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Calgary Flames sign Martin Pospisil to three-year contract extension
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Martin Pospisil to a three-year contract extension…
Winnipeg Jets sign defenceman Dylan Samberg to three-year extension
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Dylan Samberg to a three-year contract extension…
Mavericks hire Ethan Casson in new role as president under CEO Rick Welts
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks hired Ethan Casson in a new role as president…
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred confronted by Bryce Harper during meeting, AP source says
CHICAGO (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper had a…
Longtime Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is resuming his hockey career with Brynas IF in Sweden
GAVLE, Sweden (AP) — Nicklas Backstrom is resuming his hockey career back in his native…
Montreal Canadiens sign defenceman Jayden Struble to two-year deal
MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens defenceman Jayden Struble has signed a two-year, one-way contract extension through…
Following Venus Williams’ comment on health insurance, here’s what to know about athlete coverage
Venus Williams’ recent singles win at the D.C. Open showcased her longevity and brought attention…
The latest as judge acquits five hockey players in sexual assault trial
LONDON — An Ontario judge has delivered her ruling in the sexual assault trial for…
Calls for hockey culture change continue after decision in sexual assault trial
The spotlight on Canadian hockey culture dimming with the acquittal of five players of sexual…
Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake signs 8-year, $45 million contract extension
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake signed an eight-year, $45 million contract…
Judge acquits 5 former Canadian junior hockey players in sexual assault case that rattled the nation
LONDON, Ontario (AP) — An Ontario judge acquitted five former members of Canada’s world junior…
NHLPA pushes back after NHL says five players acquitted of sexual assault ineligible
The five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team were acquitted in the high-profile…
A timeline of sexual assault allegations against former Hockey Canada junior players
A timeline of events that led to former Canada world junior hockey team players Michael…
Rogers looks for cost savings in sports portfolio after becoming MLSE majority owner
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. hopes to find “revenue and cost synergies” in its expanded…
Judge set to deliver ruling after turbulent sexual assault trial of five hockey players
Seven years after an encounter that put sports culture under a national microscope and sparked…
A timeline of sexual assault allegations against former Hockey Canada junior players
A timeline of events that led to former Canada world junior hockey team players Michael…
Kraken sign forward Kaapo Kakko to three-year contract
SEATTLE (AP) — Forward Kaapo Kakko signed a three-year contract with the Seattle Kraken on…
Kraken sign forward Kaapo Kakko to three-year contract
SEATTLE (AP) — Forward Kaapo Kakko signed a three-year contract with the Seattle Kraken on…
The sexual assault case against 2018 Canada world junior players nears a verdict
LONDON, Ontario (AP) — A judge is set to deliver her verdict Thursday in the…
NHL, NHLPA announce content partnership with Italy’s Serie A ahead of 2026 Olympics
TORONTO — The NHL and NHLPA announced a content partnership with top-flight Italian soccer league…
Flyers No. 6 overall pick Porter Martone says he’s joining Michigan State next season
TORONTO — Another high-profile junior hockey player is making the jump to U.S. college hockey.…
Jets’ Vilardi glad to have avoided arbitration, calls extension ‘inevitable’
Gabriel Vilardi said his contract extension was “inevitable” and he was glad to avoid arbitration.…
Jon Cooper’s championship-winning staff from 4 Nations returns for 2026 Olympics
CALGARY — After leading Canada to victory at this year’s 4 Nations Face-Off, head coach…
Stars captain Benn fined for sucker-punching Jets centre Scheifele
NEW YORK — The NHL has fined Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn US$5,000 for punching…