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Leafs forward Johnsson out for season after undergoing knee surgery

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without forward Andreas Johnsson for the rest of the season. The Maple Leafs announced Wednesday that Johnsson is expected to miss six months after ...

Feb 19, 2020

Virologist: Tokyo Olympics probably couldn't be held now

TOKYO - A respected Japanese virologist on Wednesday said if the Tokyo Olympics were tomorrow, the games probably couldn't be held because of the fast-spreading virus from Wuhan, China. "We need to fi...

Feb 19, 2020

Toronto Wolfpack get temporary roster relief in French international Tony Gigot

Low on bodies, the Toronto Wolfpack have got some temporary roster help with the signing of French international Tony Gigot. The 29-year-old, who played for Catalan Dragons last season, join...

Feb 19, 2020

Hinchcliffe gets Indy 500 ride, 3 total races with Andretti

INDIANAPOLIS - James Hinchcliffe will return to Andretti Autosport for three races this season, including the Indianapolis 500. Hinchcliffe in January landed enough sponsorship to run both of the May ...

Feb 19, 2020

Coronavirus fears similar to what Vancouver Olympic organizers faced with H1N1

Dr. Mike Wilkinson is well-versed in viruses threatening Olympic Games. Wilkinson will be the Canadian team's chief medical officer at this summer's Tokyo Olympics, which are the subject of concern du...

Feb 19, 2020

Nathan Beaulieu's first goal of the season lifts Jets over Blackhawks

WINNIPEG - After Winnipeg Jets defenceman Nathan Beaulieu scored his first goal of the season Sunday, he made the gesture of throwing a monkey off his back. It wasn't surprising, considering he was on...

Feb 18, 2020

Crosby's four points leads Penguins past Maple Leafs, 5-2

PITTSBURGH - Sidney Crosby had a goal and three assists to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Tuesday night. Bryan Rust had a goal and two assists, and Jason Zucker, Tedd...

Feb 18, 2020

Blake Wheeler scores twice, leads Jets over Kings 6-3

WINNIPEG - Captain Blake Wheeler scored twice and added an assist in his 700th game with the Jets franchise, and Winnipeg defeated the Los Angeles Kings 6-3 on Tuesday. Nikolaj Ehlers had a goal and t...

Feb 18, 2020

NHL-worst Red Wings beat Canadeins 4-3, sweep season series

DETROIT - Andreas Athanasiou scored his second goal with 5:15 remaining in regulation to cap Detroit's three-goal third period and the Red Wings rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 Tuesday nigh...

Feb 18, 2020

Sabres score 3 third-period goals in 5-2 win over Toronto

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Sabres captain Jack Eichel has become familiar with "Go, Leafs Go"-chanting Maple Leafs fans taking over Buffalo's home rink. Sending them back across the border unhappy? "I enjoy it,"...

Feb 18, 2020