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NHL, NHLPA in 'really good shape' on talks for new CBA: Bettman

EDMONTON - NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says the league and its union are in "really good shape" with negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement. Speaking ahead of Game 1 of the Stanley Cu...

Jun 04, 2025

PWHL Vancouver signs former Frost defender Thompson as club's first player

VANCOUVER - Vancouver's new Professional Women's Hockey League team has signed its first player, nabbing defender Claire Thompson from the Minnesota Frost. The two-time Walter Cup champions left the 2...

Jun 04, 2025

Rogers gets all necessary league approvals to buy Bell's MLSE stake

TORONTO - Rogers Communications has received all necessary league approvals to buy out rival Bell's 37.5 per cent stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, the telecommunications company said We...

Jun 04, 2025

McIlroy defends media snub after leak about non-conforming driver at PGA Championship

CALEDON - Rory McIlroy rarely skips his media responsibilities, but at the PGA Championship, he was nowhere to be seen. McIlroy explained Wednesday at the RBC Canadian Open why he skipped media duties...

Jun 04, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal to Nations League final with 2-1 win over Germany

MUNICH (AP) - Cristiano Ronaldo scored again as Portugal came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in their Nations League semifinal on Wednesday. The 40-year-old Ronaldo captained Portugal and scored his ...

Jun 04, 2025

Oklahoma City mayor appreciates Canadian fans supporting Thunder in NBA Finals

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt wants Canadian basketball fans to know that they've been represented at Paycom Center, the home of the NBA's Thunder, for decades. Holt spoke about the impact of NBA MVP...

Jun 04, 2025

Alberta Premier Smith says she's invited Prime Minister Carney to Oilers game

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has invited Prime Minister Mark Carney to watch an Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Final game. Smith says she's waiting to see if Carney will join her fo...

Sheldon Spackman Jun 04, 2025

All-Canadian trio of Taylor, Pendrith and Hughes to draw crowds at RBC Canadian Open

CALEDON - It's always a busy week for Canada's top male golfers ahead of the RBC Canadian Open, with more media appearances and sponsor events than other PGA Tour events. But on Tuesday, as Nick Taylo...

Jun 04, 2025

Canada drawn with Nigeria, France and Samoa at FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Canada has been drawn in Group D with Nigeria, France and newcomer Samoa at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco. The expanded 24-country competition, up from 16 teams, runs Oct. 17 to Nov....

Jun 04, 2025

Rory McIlroy chasing third title as Robert MacIntyre looks to repeat at Canadian Open

CALEDON - Rory McIlroy and Robert MacIntyre don't just love playing golf, they're students of the history of the game. That's why they're both set on once again capturing the RBC Canadian Open and blo...

Jun 04, 2025