Sports

Canada cruises past Czech Republic to win Group B at world juniors

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Canada scored four power-play goals in a dominant first period Tuesday to beat the Czech Republic 7-2 and finish first in Group B at the world j...

Dec 31, 2019

GM Dorsey, Browns part ways after disappointing 6-10 season

CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Browns have parted ways with general manager John Dorsey two days after the team fired coach Freddie Kitchens. Dorsey's stunning departure on Tuesday came after he met with o...

Dec 31, 2019

Maple Leafs sign defenceman Justin Holl to $6 million, three-year extension

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Justin Holl to a three-year contract extension worth US$2 million per season. The 27-year-old from Edina, Minn, has set career-highs for games ...

Dec 31, 2019

Lafreniere won't play against Germany; world junior status up in the air

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Alexis Lafreniere flashed a smile as he watched the tail end of practice Sunday. There was also a clear sense of relief. After crumpling to the ice and clutching his left kne...

Dec 31, 2019

Los Angeles FC re-signs veteran Canadian international defender Dejan Jakovic

Los Angeles FC has re-signed Canadian international Dejan Jakovic and fellow defender Jordan Harvey. The MLS club had declined Jakovic's contract option in November while Harvey's deal was expiring. "...

Dec 31, 2019

Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli re-signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have re-signed quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, taking one of the top potential free-agent pivots off the market. A CFL source said it is a one-year deal. The source was...

Dec 31, 2019

CP NewsAlert: Canadian men's hockey team captures Spengler Cup

DAVOS, Switzerland - Canada has won the Spengler Cup for the fourth time in the past five years. The national men's hockey team defeated Trinec Ocelari of the Czech Republic 4-0 in the final of t...

Dec 31, 2019

Lightning overcome sluggish start, beat Canadiens 5-4

TAMPA, Fla. - Through 12 minutes, Tampa Bay trailed by two goals and hadn't even put a shot on net. Then the Lightning got the puck moving, and after that, Montreal couldn't keep up. Victor Hedman mat...

Dec 30, 2019

Malkin scores twice, Guentzel injured as Pens beat Senators

PITTSBURGH - Evgeni Malkin had two goals, Jake Guentzel was injured right after scoring his 20th of the season and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 5-2 Monday night. Malkin stretched h...

Dec 30, 2019

Lowry has 30 points to carry Raptors over Celtics, 113-97

BOSTON - The Toronto Raptors didn't need any speeches. That loss on Christmas was sticking in their minds the last few days. Kyle Lowry scored 30 points, Serge Ibaka had 20 and the Raptors beat Boston...

Dec 30, 2019