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Gallagher helps Canadiens start fast, beat Islanders 6-2

NEW YORK - Brendan Gallagher had a goal and an assist in Montreal's three-goal first period, and the Canadiens went on to a 6-2 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. Joel Armia also had a ...

Mar 03, 2020

4-time Iditarod champion sidelined by medical emergency

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Emergency surgery has sidelined a four-time winner of Alaska's famed Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race days before he was set to compete in his 30th race. Jeff King withdrew Tuesday ove...

Mar 03, 2020

Oilers GM Ken Holland on Hart Trophy race: 'I'm glad I don't have a vote'

BOCA RATON, Fla. - Ken Holland doesn't have a vote. And if he did, the general manager of the Edmonton Oilers wouldn't be able to pick between Leon Draisaitl or Connor McDavid in the Hart Trophy race....

Mar 03, 2020

Impact sign midfielder Wanyama from Tottenham as designated player

MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact have signed midfielder Victor Wanyama as a designated player from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. Wanyama joined the Thierry Henry-led side through a free transfe...

Mar 03, 2020

Kyle Dubas pleased with Leafs' response after losing to Zamboni driver

BOCA RATON, Fla. - Kyle Dubas avoided a knee-jerk reaction following one of the most embarrassing defeats in Toronto Maple Leafs' history. Although it's a small sample size, his pl...

Mar 03, 2020

Toronto FC looks for Jozy Altidore to lead the way in absence of Michael Bradley

Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney had options when he surveyed his roster for someone to step in as captain for the injured Michael Bradley. Canada's Jonathan Osorio has captained both club and country. Om...

Mar 03, 2020

Veteran trainer Casse urges horse-racing industry to ban use of Clenbuterol

Mark Casse wants the drug Clenbuterol out of horse racing. Casse, who's been named Canada's top thoroughbred trainer an unprecedented 11 times, called for the drug's use to be stop...

Mar 03, 2020

Canadiens GM Bergevin says head coach Julien will be back next season

Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin says that he will keep Claude Julien as head coach for next season. Bergevin gave Julien his vote of confidence in interviews Tuesday on TVA and RDS fr...

Mar 03, 2020

Slumping Vancouver Canucks missing three key players at practice

VANCOUVER - Three Vancouver Canucks players missed practice as the team returned home from a rough road trip on Tuesday. Defenceman Quinn Hughes and Tyler Myers and forward Jay Beagle all did not take...

Mar 03, 2020

Canadians Giguere, Roque among finalists for NCAA women's hockey award

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Elizabeth Giguere of Quebec City and Abby Roque of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., were among the three finalists announced Tuesday for the top individual award in NCAA Div...

Mar 03, 2020