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Maple Leafs only NHL team on Forbes list of most valuable sports franchises
The Maple Leafs are the only NHL team on Forbes’s list of the 50 most valuable franchises in sports, checking in at No. 26.
Canucks sign restricted-free-agent forward Linden Vey to one-year contract
VANCOUVER – After giving up a second-round draft pick for his rights last month, the Vancouver Canucks have signed restricted-free-agent forward Linden Vey to a one-year contract.
As head of Hockey Canada, Renney has different task at hand than Nicholson
Tom Renney joked that on his first day as Hockey Canada president and CEO, his first challenge was finding his new office.
Director of player development Brisebois leaves Canadiens for personal reasons
MONTREAL – Patrice Brisebois is leaving the Montreal Canadiens for personal reasons, a source tells The Canadian Press.
AP sources: Bon Jovi part of Toronto group looking to buy NFL’s Buffalo Bills
Rocker Jon Bon Jovi is part of a Toronto group that has retained a banking firm and submitted paperwork expressing interest in buying the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, three people who have reviewed documents regarding the sale process told The Associated Press on Friday.
People familiar with sale documents to AP: Bon Jovi part of Toronto group looking to buy team
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Rocker Jon Bon Jovi is part of a Toronto group that has retained a banking firm and submitted paperwork expressing interest in buying the Buffalo Bills, three people who have reviewed documents regarding the sale process told The Associated Press on Friday.
Game, set and scratch: Kirilenko ices engagement to Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin
MOSCOW – Another sports power couple’s engagement is off.
Dominic Moore’s Smashfest charity event earning more exposure in third year
TORONTO – Dominic Moore has come a long way in a short period of time.
Shanahan begins changing direction of Leafs by hiring Dubas as assistant GM
TORONTO – Change was on Brendan Shanahan’s mind when he took over as president of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
After LeBron went home, Stamkos understands but ignores Leafs speculation
TORONTO – LeBron James going home to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers led to speculation about whether a star NHL player might do the same in the near future.
NHL free-agent defenceman Cory Sarich injured in cycling accident; extent of injuries unclear
DENVER – Free-agent NHL defenceman Cory Sarich is recovering in a Calgary hospital after a cycling accident this week.
Leafs assistant GM at 28, Kyle Dubas has been on fast track through hockey
TORONTO – Growing up with hockey in his blood, Kyle Dubas learned an important lesson from his grandfather.
Canucks sign first-round pick Jared McCann to entry-level contract
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks have signed centre Jared McCann to an entry-level contract.
Canadiens avoid arbitration, sign centre Lars Eller to four-year deal
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens avoided arbitration with centre Lars Eller, agreeing to terms of a four-year contract with the 25-year-old Thursday that reportedly pays him an average of US$3.5 million a season.
Argos, Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment partner on new practice facility
TORONTO – The issues of ownership and playing at BMO Field remain unresolved but the Toronto Argonauts and Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment are at least business associates.
Person close to situation: Bon Jovi group studied Toronto sites; to meet with NY developers
BUFFALO, N.Y. – A Buffalo Bills prospective ownership group that includes rocker Jon Bon Jovi has conducted a feasibility study into buying the NFL franchise and building a stadium in Toronto, a person close to the situation said.
Couture physically and mentally slow to recover from Sharks’ playoff collapse
TORONTO – Logan Couture doesn’t have to look far to be reminded of the San Jose Sharks’ playoff collapse against the Los Angeles Kings.
Field hockey captain says it was hard to ignore criticism of famous father
GLASGOW, Scotland – Kate Gillis says it was difficult to block out the noise.
Canadiens star defenceman P.K. Subban keeps quiet about contract negotiations
MONTREAL – Star defenceman P.K. Subban is keeping quiet about negotiations on a new contract with the Montreal Canadiens.
Massive Calgary camp kicks off Hockey Canada’s under-17 renovations
CALGARY – Hockey Canada begins an overhaul of its under-17 men’s program this week by bringing together more than 100 of the country’s best 16-year-olds for a new camp.
NCAA proposed head-injury settlement raises tough medical questions for doctors and athletes
CHICAGO – A key feature of a proposed settlement of a head-injury lawsuit against the NCAA is the creation of a $70 million fund to pay for medical evaluations of current and former college players in several sports. The provision raises some sticky medical questions. Here are some of them:
Jake Gardiner agrees to 5-year deal worth $20.25, million deal with Maple Leafs
TORONTO – Jake Gardiner and the Maple Leafs have agreed to deal that will keep the restricted-free-agent defenceman in Toronto for the long haul.
Montreal Canadiens hire Lacroix, Ramage to coaching staff
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens hired Dan Lacroix as assistant coach and Rob Ramage as player development coach, and also gave new responsibilities to some management personnel on Wednesday.
Trump’s attorney confirms ‘The Donald’ selected to advance in Bills’ sale process
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Donald Trump remains in the running to purchase the Buffalo Bills.