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Small group of Cherry supporters protest his firing outside Rogers headquarters

TORONTO - About 20 people gathered peacefully outside Rogers headquarters on Wednesday afternoon to protest the firing of hockey commentator Don Cherry. Some Cherry supporters stood silently on the si...

Nov 13, 2019

Trevor Harris big wildcard for Edmonton in East Division final versus Hamilton

It's hard to forget the last time Trevor Harris faced the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Harris had a CFL playoff-record six touchdown passes in last year's East Division final. Of course, that was while h...

Nov 13, 2019

'Miracle, Baby' shows how Cory Conacher overcame diabetes to make NHL

If opening his life up helps inspire one child with diabetes, Cory Conacher will be a happy man. "Miracle, Baby," a documentary about how Conacher overcame diabetes to become a professional hockey pla...

Nov 13, 2019

Captain Michael Bradley says he's optimistic about staying in Toronto

Toronto FC captain Michel Bradley, breaking his silence on his contract situation, reiterated Wednesday his desire to stay at the MLS club. He says there have been "some good discussions" between his ...

Nov 13, 2019

Canada's Milos Raonic will miss Davis Cup Finals due to back injury

TORONTO - Canada will not have Milos Raonic on its roster for the inaugural Davis Cup Finals next week in Madrid because of a back injury. The veteran pro from Thornhill, Ont., has struggled with...

Nov 13, 2019

Wiggins transitioning from late-game zero to clutch hero in Minnesota

The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the early surprises of this NBA season, and a good deal of the credit goes to the clutch play of Andrew Wiggins. Yes, that Andrew Wiggins. The same guy who was bo...

Nov 13, 2019

Hertl scores in 4th straight game, Sharks top Oilers 6-3

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Tomas Hertl scored and extended his point streak to four games on his 26th birthday, Evander Kane added his team-leading 11th goal of the season and the San Jose Sharks beat the Edm...

Nov 12, 2019

Elias Pettersson scores twice, Canucks beat Preds to snap slump

VANCOUVER - Elias Pettersson celebrated his 21st birthday with a pair of goals as the Vancouver Canucks ended a four-game winless streak with a 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators Tuesday. Tanner Pea...

Nov 12, 2019

Adam Werner shines in NHL debut, MacKinnon with four points as Avs beat Jets 4-0

WINNIPEG - Adam Werner made 40 saves in his NHL debut and Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and two assists as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-0 on Tuesday for their third straig...

Nov 12, 2019

Kane, Lehner lead fast-starting Blackhawks past Maple Leafs

CHICAGO - Patrick Kane got the Chicago Blackhawks off to a fast start. Robin Lehner kept them ahead at the finish. Kane had two goals and an assist, Lehner made 53 saves and the Blackhawks struck earl...

Nov 12, 2019