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Blue Jays right-hander Hoffman finds 'comfort in the chaos' of ninth-inning spots

Right-hander Jeff Hoffman finds "comfort in the chaos" when he's on the mound with the game on the line. It's a role the new Toronto Blue Jays reliever is the favourite to land this year. Hoffman, who...

Jan 15, 2025

Interim tag removed for Swimming Canada CEO Suzanne Paulins

OTTAWA - Suzanne Paulins has been named chief executive officer of Swimming Canada after serving as interim CEO since last year. Paulins, from Brantford, Ont., took over as acting CEO in May when Ahme...

Jan 15, 2025

Stars' Pete DeBoer reflects on win-filled coaching career: 'Fantastic journey'

Pete DeBoer was the NHL's youngest coach and unsure how long he would last. The Florida Panthers had just hired the 40-year-old from the Ontario Hockey League's Kitchener Rangers in June 2008, passing...

Jan 15, 2025

The idea of hitting the free-agent market isn't a concerning one for veteran Ellis

Avery Ellis has been down this road before. The veteran American defensive lineman is slated to become a CFL free agent Feb. 11. Ellis, 30, would like to remain with the Montreal Alouettes, but if tha...

Jan 15, 2025

Simon Fraser University confirms football won't be returning to the B.C. school

BURNABY, B.C. - It's official: Football won't be returning to Simon Fraser University. The Burnaby, B.C., school announced Wednesday that football, discontinued in 2023 after the Texas-based Lone Star...

Jan 15, 2025

Jets acquire Phillips from Blackhawks for Kuzmin in swap of defencemen

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have acquired defenceman Isaak Phillips from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenceman Dmitry Kuzmin, the NHL club announced Wednesday. Phillips, 23, has scored a ...

Jan 15, 2025

Fraser stresses need for unity, hard work and pride as he takes charge of Toronto FC

TORONTO - Toronto FC formally introduced Robin Fraser as its 15th head coach Wednesday, hoping the former TFC assistant coach can lead the club back to its former glory. The 58-year-old Fraser was a k...

Jan 15, 2025

Struggling Penguins to place 2-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry on waivers

PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Penguins could be moving on from two-time All-Star goaltender Tristan Jarry. The club announced it would place Jarry on waivers Wednesday afternoon. The 29-year-old Ja...

Jan 15, 2025

Recently married and soon to be a dad, Jets' Connor enjoying life on and off the ice

WINNIPEG - Kyle Connor laughs when asked what was more difficult - preparing for his wedding last summer or the hockey season? The Winnipeg Jets star left-winger married longtime girlfriend Ally Petac...

Jan 15, 2025

Redblacks sign quarterback Dru Brown to one-year contract extension

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks signed American quarterback Dru Brown to a one-year contract extension Wednesday. The deal leaves Brown under contract with Ottawa through the 2026 season. Brown appeared...

Jan 15, 2025