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Wayne Gretzky says he has 'no political power' over the president or prime minister
TORONTO (AP) - Retired NHL great Wayne Gretzky downplayed his influence on Donald Trump in his first public comments since the U.S. president began his second term and began making references to makin...
Apr 08, 2025
After stellar playing career, Beitashour happy to be back with Toronto FC as a coach
TORONTO - As a player, Steven Beitashour lifted trophies with Toronto FC. Now an assistant coach, he hopes to help bring the ailing MLS franchise back to its glory years. Beitashour, who retired in De...
Apr 08, 2025
A team-by-team look at women's world hockey championship field
ESK BUDJOVICE - A capsule look at the 10 countries competing in the 2025 women's world hockey championship April 9-20 in Ceske Budejovice, Czechia. Listed according to IIHF 2024 world ranking: POOL A ...
Apr 08, 2025
Top prospect Ivan Demidov signs entry-level contract with Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL - Top prospect Ivan Demidov is coming to Montreal earlier than expected. Demidov, the Canadiens' fifth-overall pick in last year's NHL draft, signed a three-year entry-level contract Tuesday ...
Apr 08, 2025
Composure key for Whitecaps as they face Pumas in CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal
VANCOUVER - Defender Ranko Veselinovic says the Vancouver Whitecaps must stay composed and not be intimidated by a loud hometown crowd, or any antics on the field, when they face Mexican powerhouse Pu...
Apr 08, 2025
Nuggets fire coach Malone and won't extend GM Booth in stunning move as postseason looms
Michael Malone, who coached the Denver Nuggets to the NBA title in 2023 and has led the team to eight consecutive winning seasons, was fired Tuesday in a stunning move that comes with less than a week...
Apr 08, 2025
Nuggets fire coach Michael Malone and oust GM Calvin Booth in stunning move as postseason looms
Michael Malone, who coached the Denver Nuggets to the NBA title in 2023 and has led the team to eight consecutive winning seasons, was fired Tuesday in a stunning move that comes with less than a week...
Apr 08, 2025
Toronto Raptors have different feel than last year as NBA season winds down
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have missed the playoffs again and will be about 20 games below .500 when the regular season wraps up on Sunday, but something feels different this year. Stars RJ Barrett...
Apr 08, 2025
Canada determined, but dented, heading into women's world hockey championship
ESK BUDJOVICE - Canada is battle-tough, a bit beat up and leaning on its veterans again at the 2025 women's world hockey championship. Canada opens defence of the gold medal Thursday against Finland i...
Apr 08, 2025
Manitoba government commits up to $300,000 for Jets whiteout rallies
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is ponying up cash to help rally support for the hometown high-flying Winnipeg Jets as the NHL playoffs loom. Premier Wab Kinew says the province will contribute up ...
Apr 08, 2025