Sports

Canada junior star Lafreniere first among draft-eligible North American skaters

NEW YORK - Alexis Lafreniere, who was named most valuable player of the 2020 world junior hockey championship after helping Canada capture a gold medal, is the top North American skater in the NHL's m...

Jan 15, 2020

Toronto FC teenage forward Jayden Nelson continues to turn heads with Canada

It's been a dizzying ride of late for Jayden Nelson. Last year, the young forward from Brampton, Ont., made his pro debut with Toronto FC 2, turned 17, represented Canada at the FIFA U-17 World Cup an...

Jan 15, 2020

Alouettes hire University of Montreal coach Danny Maciocia as GM

MONTREAL - After 19 years, Danny Maciocia is coming "back home" - and he likes who he sees there. Maciocia, returning to the Montreal Alouettes as general manager, says he would have fully b...

Jan 15, 2020

Vancouver Whitecaps part ways with Spanish midfielder Jon Erice after a year

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have parted ways with former captain Jon Erice. The Spanish midfielder arrived in Vancouver last January from Spanish club Albacete Balompie. He had two assists in ...

Jan 15, 2020

Golden Knights fire Gallant, name DeBoer new coach

The Vegas Golden Knights fired former NHL coach of the year Gerard Gallant on Wednesday amid a four-game losing streak and replaced him with Peter DeBoer. General manager Kelly McCrimmon announced the...

Jan 15, 2020

Toronto Wolfpack unveil new Super League uniforms ahead of pre-season opener

TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack unveiled their new uniforms Wednesday ahead of their pre-season debut Sunday. The transatlantic rugby league team, which started play in England's third tier in 2017, vi...

Jan 15, 2020

AP Source: NHL All-Star game to feature women 3-on-3 event

The NHL is increasing its promotion of women's hockey by adding a three-on-three game between U.S. and Canadian national team members to its All-Star festivities later this month in St. Louis.. The wo...

Jan 15, 2020

Australian Open qualifiers battling extreme conditions because of wildfires

ADELAIDE, Australia - Tennis players competing in the Australian Open qualifying tournament finally got some relief Wednesday from the tiny, noxious smoke particles that made many feel like their...

Jan 15, 2020

Leon Draisaitl's two goals lead Edmonton Oilers past Nashville Predators 4-2

EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers emerged with a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Josh Archibald also scored and ...

Jan 14, 2020

Hellebuyck sets Jets record with 18 career shutouts as Winnipeg blanks Canucks

WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves for his fourth shutout of the season as the Winnipeg Jets ended a six-game losing streak at home with a 4-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. It...

Jan 14, 2020