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Canadian women step up in class in taking on top-ranked U.S. in Washington, D.C.

After struggling to corral No. 43 Costa Rica before pouring in four late goals in a 4-1 win, Canada steps up in class Wednesday when it faces the top-ranked U.S. in Washington, D.C. Eighth-ranked Cana...

Jul 01, 2025

Senators sign forward Nick Cousins to one-year contract worth US$825,000

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators signed forward Nick Cousins to a one-year contract worth US$825,000 on Tuesday. Cousins had 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 50 regular-season games for Ottawa in 20...

Jul 01, 2025

Marner bolts for Vegas, Demko and Boeser stay in Vancouver as NHL free agency opens

A star winger on the move. A star goaltender and sniper staying put. NHL general managers were hard at work before the league's free agency mad dash began Tuesday. Mitch Marner inked an eight-year, US...

Jul 01, 2025

Edmonton Oilers deal winger Viktor Arvidsson to Boston Bruins for 2027 draft pick

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have dealt left-winger Viktor Arvidsson to the Boston Bruins for a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NHL entry draft. The Oilers announced the deal just before the league's f...

Jul 01, 2025

Canadiens trade defenceman Logan Mailloux to Blues for forward Zack Bolduc

BROSSARD - The Montreal Canadiens traded defenceman Logan Mailloux to the St. Louis Blues for forward Zack Bolduc on Tuesday before NHL free agency opened. Mailloux produced 12 goals and 21 assists in...

Jul 01, 2025

Blue Jays recall Leo Jiménez, option Jonatan Clase to Triple-A Buffalo

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled infielder Leo Jimnez from Triple-A Buffalo and set to be active for the team's Canada Day game against the New York Yankees. In a corresponding move, Toro...

Jul 01, 2025

Wimbledon: Defending champ Barbora Krejcikova comes back to beat Alexandra Eala of the Philippines

LONDON (AP) - Barbora Krejcikova needed a comeback to avoid becoming the second consecutive Wimbledon women's champion to lose in the first round a year later at the All England Club, eventually elimi...

Jul 01, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander agrees to massive 4-year extension with NBA champion Thunder, AP source says

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed on a record-setting 4-year, $285 million extension that would give him the highest single-season average salary i...

Jul 01, 2025

Canada's Denis Shapovalov suffers first-round loss at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON - Denis Shapovalov, of Richmond Hill, Ont., was upset in the first round at Wimbledon on Tuesday, falling 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-4 to Argentina's Mariano Navone. The 27th seed double-faulted 11 ti...

Jul 01, 2025

Calgary Flames sign defenceman Joel Hanley to two-year extension

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have extended defenceman Joel Hanley's contract by two years. The deal announced Tuesday by the Flames carries an average annual value of US$1.75 million. The 34-year-old ...

Jul 01, 2025