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Canadian women take on the U.S. as they start their journey toward Rugby World Cup

The Canadian women open defence of their Pacific Four Series title against the U.S. in Kansas City on Friday, the first step on their journey to the Rugby World Cup in England this summer. The America...

May 01, 2025

Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl adds to banner season as Hart Trophy finalist

EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl is on the verge of rarefied territory as a Hart Trophy finalist. The winner of the NHL award judged "most valuable to his team" in 2020 can become the third Oiler with multip...

May 01, 2025

Scotland edges Canada in extra end in curling mixed doubles round-robin finale

FREDERICTON - Canada's Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant will head into the playoffs of the world mixed doubles curling championship as the third-ranked team in Group A after losing 8-7 in an extra e...

May 01, 2025

Golden Knights leading goal scorer Pavel Dorofeyev out for Game 6 against the Wild

Pavel Dorofeyev, who led the Vegas Golden Knights with 35 goals this season, will not play Thursday night in Game 6 at Minnesota because of an undisclosed injury. Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy said after ...

May 01, 2025

Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele out for Game 6 against St. Louis Blues

WINNIPEG - Winnipeg forward Mark Scheifele will not play in Game 6 when the Jets hope to eliminate the St. Louis Blues with a road victory. Speaking today during a media availability at the Winnipeg a...

May 01, 2025

Leafs go with same lineup for Game 6, Pacioretty to play with Tavares, Nylander

OTTAWA - Craig Berube is standing pat - with a slight adjustment. The Maple Leafs head coach will go with the same lineup for Game 6 of his team's first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senator...

May 01, 2025

Tyler Mazereeuw named Canadian Elite Basketball League president

TORONTO - Tyler Mazereeuw has been named the new president of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Mazereeuw will focus on leading and strengthening the league's sales and marketing efforts to elevat...

May 01, 2025

Draisaitl, Hellebuyck and Kucherov named Hart Trophy finalists

NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck are finalists for the Hart Trophy, the NHL announced Thursday. Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucher...

May 01, 2025

Canada Basketball names B.C.'s Gordie Herbert next men’s head coach

TORONTO - Gordie Herbert will take over as head coach of the senior men's national team in 2026, Canada Basketball announced Thursday. The Penticton, B.C., native led Germany to a FIBA World Cup title...

May 01, 2025

NBA House to be set up in Calgary for league finals June 5-8

CALGARY - NBA House, an immersive basketball experience and fan event, will return to Canada in downtown Calgary. The exhibit will be held June 5 through June 8 at the same time as the NBA Finals. NBA...

May 01, 2025