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Elks in must-win territory against Riders after struggling to close out tight games
EDMONTON — After struggling to close out tight games this season, the reality for the…
Edmonton owner Larry Thompson dies at age 65 just over a year after buying Elks
EDMONTON — Larry Thompson, the former season-ticket holder who became owner of the Edmonton Elks,…
Curling hub network expands to B.C., Saskatchewan, Ontario, another in Alberta
Curling Canada is expanding regional high-performance training hubs to Victoria, Okotoks, Alta., Moose Jaw, Sask.,…
Seattle Kraken defeat Edmonton Oilers 4-1 in NHL pre-season
EDMONTON — Luke Morrison and Ben Meyers had a goal and an assist each as…
Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin takes leave of absence after father’s death
EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin is taking a leave of absence after his…
Starter Alexander poised to return for Montreal Alouettes to face Calgary Stampeders
It appears the Montreal Alouettes have their starter back. Quarterback Davis Alexander, who has missed…
Canadian women’s hockey team to host United States in Edmonton in Rivalry Series
EDMONTON — Canada will host the United States in a pair of women’s hockey games…
Nine NHL teams have a new coach. Here’s what to expect from the changes
When Mike Sullivan’s time in Pittsburgh came to an end after nearly a decade behind…
NHL pre-season roundup: Pinto paces Senators to 3-2 overtime win over Maple Leafs
TORONTO — Shane Pinto scored a power-play goal with two minutes left in the third…
Alouettes QB Davis Alexander expects to start Friday after practising with first team
MONTREAL — Davis Alexander expects to be ready to return Friday. And this time, he…
Veteran quarterback Nick Arbuckle back taking starting reps with Toronto Argonauts
TORONTO — Nick Arbuckle could be back as the Toronto Argonauts starting quarterback. Arbuckle missed…
Edmonton Oilers sign forward Vasily Podkolzin to three-year contract extension
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Vasily Podkolzin to a three-year contract extension,…
Shorter field, single-point restrictions among changes coming to CFL
TORONTO — CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston hopes he’s trading field goals for touchdowns. On Monday,…
Pietrangelo hopes to avoid surgery, possibly play for Golden Knights this season
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Defenseman Alex Pietrangelo has not ruled out playing again for the…
Alberta RCMP deem death of amateur fighter not suspicious, conclude investigation
EDMONTON — The criminal investigation into the death of an amateur fighter following a mixed…
Health advocates call on Liberals to keep pharmacare promise ahead of budget
OTTAWA — Health care advocates say they’re worried the Liberal government will backtrack on its…
Evander Kane brings edge, experience to hometown Vancouver Canucks
PENTICTON — Evander Kane still remembers watching the Vancouver Canucks as a kid. He has…
How Israel could retaliate against the growing push for recognition of a Palestinian state
France and Saudi Arabia hope to use this year’s gathering of world leaders at the…
NHL pre-season roundup: Maple Leafs hold off Senators rally for 4-3 win
OTTAWA — The Toronto Maple Leafs jumped out to a 3-0 first-period lead and held…
WHL roundup: Dean, O’Neil lead Oil Kings to 4-1 win over Rebels
EDMONTON — Dylan Dean and Andrew O’Neil each had a goal and assist as the…
Liegghio’s 41-yard field goal earns Hamilton Tiger-Cats 29-27 win over Edmonton Elks
HAMILTON — With the game on the line, Scott Milanovich wasn’t tempting fate. Marc Liegghio’s…
‘Draw the Line’ rallies across Canada challenge elements of Carney’s agenda
TORONTO — Canadians in several major cities demonstrated Saturday against elements of the Liberal government’s…
Canada’s Marco Arop takes bronze men’s in 800 metres at world athletics championships
TOKYO — Marco Arop missed out on a gold-medal repeat. The Canadian track star also…
WHL roundup: Brown scores twice, Warriors down Wheat Kings 6-4
BRANDON — Casey Brown scored twice as the Moose Jaw Warriors topped the Brandon Wheat…