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NHL’s plan to return face possible border restriction hurdle
The NHL is still more than a week away from determining a return-to-play format, a…
Calgary, Brooks to learn Friday if restaurants, hair salons can reopen
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says Calgary and the city of Brooks will get…
Leafs UFA D Tyson Barrie: ‘It’s a weird time to be heading into free agency’
TORONTO – Tyson Barrie is trying to keep things in perspective. More than 80,000 people…
Rimouski forward Alexis Lafreniere captures second straight league MVP award
Rimouski Oceanic captain Alexis Lafreniere has added some more hardware to his collection. Lafreniere —…
Jets’ Laine on post-quarantine hockey: ‘My game is probably gonna look terrible’
Patrik Laine is eager to get back on the ice. The Winnipeg Jets sniper also…
NHLPA executive board authorizes more talks with NHL on a return to play
The NHL and its players are going to keep talking. The NHL Players’ Association announced…
As nation approaches 100,000 dead, NY continues downtrend
NEW YORK – The daily coronavirus death toll increased slightly though the trend continues down,…
The Latest: Russell wins virtual F1 Monaco GP; Leclerc 3rd
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___…
NHL hoping to move to Phase 2 of return-to-play protocol in early June
TORONTO – The NHL hopes to have players back in team facilities soon — with…
B.C. reports no COVID-19 deaths, 11 new cases as restart enters second week
VICTORIA – British Columbia didn’t report any new deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday, but there…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
US nears 100,000 pandemic deaths: Does Trump feel your pain? WASHINGTON (AP) — In the…
Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto vying to be NHL hubs, but there’s a catch
Tim Shipton lets out a deep breath. A laugh quickly follows. The Edmonton Oilers senior…
Kenney, Horgan differ on NHL hub takes as league looks for host cities
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney wants the federal government to help clear the way for NHL…
Canucks GM says team could hold camp in U.S. due to Canada’s quarantine rules
Jim Benning says his team might take its show on the road — south of…
Tam: NHL proposal being ‘reviewed,’ mandatory quarantine remains in place
OTTAWA – Canada’s top health official says proposals are being reviewed from sports leagues looking…
USMCA poised for star turn and protests in Minneapolis; In The News for May 29
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
Raptors’ Ujiri says conversations about racism can no longer be avoided
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri says conversations about racism can no longer be avoided in…
Trump threatens military force and Snowbird crash investigation; In The News for June 2
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart…
GMs embrace ‘unique’ time in NHL history: ‘We’re excited we have an opportunity’
Kyle Dubas has spent enough of his still-young career as an NHL executive worrying about…
Canadiens part ways with two communications team members due to COVID-19
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens have parted ways with two veteran members of their communications…
Subban donates US$50K to charity for George Floyd’s daughter, says NHL matched
New Jersey Devils defenceman P.K. Subban says he’s donated US$50,000 to a GoFundMe page set…
Ontario Premier Ford says tests of NHL players would be handled in private labs
TORONTO – Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the NHL plans to use private labs to…
Olympiques with three of top four picks, Wildcats look to restock cupboard at draft
TORONTO – Moncton Wildcats director of hockey operations Ritchie Thibeau knew he would be rebuilding…
Pittsburgh Penguins player tests positive for COVID-19
PITTSBURGH – A member of the Pittsburgh Penguins has tested positive for COVID-19. The team…