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Phoenix Suns fire coach Mike Budenholzer after one dismal season with high-priced roster

PHOENIX (AP) - The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with veteran coach Mike Budenholzer following one dismal season that featured a fast start before a maddening slide out of postseason contention for a ...

Apr 14, 2025

Matheson's vision becomes a reality this week as the Northern Super League kicks off

Diana Matheson has been waiting for Wednesday for a long time. That's when vision turns into reality as the new Northern Super League kicks off with a high-profile opener at B.C. Place Stadium between...

Apr 14, 2025

Slugger Guerrero and Toronto Blue Jays celebrate long-term contract extension

TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says he's always going to remember this day. Friends, family, teammates and members of the team's front office joined him at Rogers Centre for...

Apr 14, 2025

Oilers defenceman Ekholm to miss first-round playoff series against Kings

EDMONTON - Defenceman Mattias Ekholm will not be available for Edmonton's first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings, Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said Monday. Ekholm returned to action F...

Apr 14, 2025

Jet Greaves, Connor McDavid and Connor Hellebucyk named NHL’s Three Stars of the week

NEW YORK - Goaltenders Jet Greaves of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets and Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid were named the NHL's Three Stars on Monday. Greaves...

Apr 14, 2025

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Quinn Hutson to two-year entry level contract

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers signed forward Quinn Hutson to a two-year entry level contract Monday. Hutson, 23, has spent the last three seasons with Boston University, registering 114 points (56 go...

Apr 14, 2025

Top prospect Ivan Demidov to make Canadiens debut against Blackhawks

MONTREAL - Top prospect Ivan Demidov will make his highly anticipated NHL debut Monday when the Montreal Canadiens host the Chicago Blackhawks with a chance to clinch a playoff spot. Demidov skated on...

Apr 14, 2025

Winnipeg Jets capture franchise-first Presidents' Trophy despite 4-1 loss to Oilers

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets claimed the franchise's first Presidents' Trophy on Sunday even though they lost 4-1 to the Edmonton Oilers. The Jets captured the crown for most points in the NHL regular...

Apr 13, 2025

Winnipeg Jets aiming for more than the franchise’s first Presidents' Trophy

WINNIPEG - Dylan DeMelo wants to bring Canadian hockey fans more than a Presidents' Trophy. The Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise's first Presidents' Trophy Sunday for most points in the NHL regula...

Apr 13, 2025

Flames still burning thanks to Sharangovich's new diet and big night

CALGARY - After a tough start to the season, a dietary change has Yegor Sharangovich tasting success again. Sharangovich scored twice including the game-winner on Sunday night as the Calgary Flames ke...

Apr 13, 2025