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Release the Kraken: Seattle unveils name for NHL franchise

SEATTLE - The NHL's newest team finally has its name: the Seattle Kraken. The expansion franchise unveiled its nickname Thursday, ending 19 months of speculation about whether the team might lean trad...

Jul 23, 2020

Release the Kraken: Seattle unveils name for NHL franchise

SEATTLE - The NHL's newest team finally has its name: the Seattle Kraken.The expansion franchise unveiled its nickname Thursday, ending 19 months of speculation about whether the team might lean tradi...

Jul 23, 2020

Toronto Arrows re-sign fly half Tayler Adams and 4 other players for 2021 season

TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have re-signed New Zealand fly half Tayler Adams and four other players. The Major League Rugby team has also brought Manuel Diana, Guiseppe du Toit, Leandro Leivas and Be...

Jul 23, 2020

Indians to meet with Native Americans on potential new name

CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Indians will consult with Native American groups as they consider changing the name of their franchise for the first time since 1915. Owner Paul Dolan gave more details on th...

Jul 23, 2020

Vancouver Whitecaps, Chicago Fire forced off the field in Florida weather delay

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The weather forced the Vancouver Whitecaps and Chicago Fire SC off the field Thursday at the MLS is Back Tournament. Tied 0-0, the game was halted in the 64th minute as lightn...

Jul 23, 2020

Toronto Wolfpack want to become the Green Bay Packers of rugby. Help is needed

TORONTO - David Argyle has a dream. And he's looking for help to make it happen. The majority owner of the Toronto Wolfpack reluctantly put his transatlantic rugby league team on the shelf Monday, at ...

Jul 23, 2020

Olympic rowing champ McBean reminds athletes that they're writing their story

TORONTO - Marnie McBean has a message for Canada's Olympic athletes: however they navigate these turbulent times will be part of a story they'll tell for the rest of their lives. Friday marks one year...

Jul 23, 2020

Chicago Red Stars down Sky Blue 3-2 to earn berth in Challenge Cup final

SANDY, Utah - Canadian Bianca St. Georges and Rachel Hill scored early and the Chicago Red Stars held off determined Sky Blue 3-2 on Wednesday night to earn a spot in the Challenge Cup final. The Red ...

Jul 23, 2020

Fox taking fans to the ballgame with a virtual crowd

LOS ANGELES - Fox will be taking viewers out to the ballgame by adding a virtual crowd in parks during its baseball telecasts this season. The network revealed on Thursday that it will include compute...

Jul 23, 2020

NHL players eager to chase the Cup, but saying 'goodbye' to family isn't easy

Bo Horvat bid an emotional farewell to his wife and newborn son earlier this month. The captain of the Vancouver Canucks then got on a plane and headed west, unsure of when he'll see them ne...

Jul 23, 2020