National Sports

NHL to broadcast Stanley Cup Final games in American Sign Language, a 1st for a major sports league

While interpreting the annual pre-Stanley Cup Final state of the NHL address into American Sign Language for the first time in 2022, Brice Christianson worried that it was a one-time thing, his only chance to open the door to hockey for the Deaf comm

Jun 5, 2024 11:42 AM Read more >

Maple Leafs add former Islanders head coach Lambert to Berube's staff

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired former New York Islanders head coach Lane Lambert as an associate coach on Craig Berube's staff. The 59-year-old Lambert posted a 61-46-20 record as Islanders head coach.

Jun 5, 2024 11:23 AM Read more >

Canadian flyweight Denis Puric no stranger to tough fights in Thailand

Having survived a fight in a Thai prison, there isn't much that fazes Canadian kickboxer Denis (The Bosnian Menace) Puric. The 39-year-old Puric, now fighting under the One Championship banner, has seen it all.

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NBA advocates for federal regulatory gambling framework in wake of Porter ban

The NBA's deputy commissioner and chief operating officer says the league wants a strong federal regulatory framework for legalized gambling in the United States.

Jun 5, 2024 10:35 AM Read more >

Veteran Bo Levi Mitchell returns to Calgary with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Bo Levi Mitchell is finally returning to Calgary to face the Stampeders. The veteran quarterback is scheduled to start for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night when they visit the Stampeders in the CFL opener for both teams.

Jun 5, 2024 9:50 AM Read more >

Perry gets another chance at second Stanley Cup 17 years after winning his first

EDMONTON — Corey Perry won his first Stanley Cup in his second NHL season while with the Anaheim Ducks. Seventeen years later, he’s still looking for ring No. 2. It’s not for lack of trying.

Jun 5, 2024 9:24 AM Read more >

Alouettes, Bombers set to kick off '24 CFL season with Grey Cup rematch

TORONTO — The start of the regular season couldn't come at a better time for the CFL. The 2024 campaign kicks off Thursday night in Winnipeg with the Blue Bombers hosting the Montreal Alouettes in a Grey Cup rematch.

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Coco Gauff reaches the French Open semifinals in doubles in addition to singles

PARIS (AP) — Coco Gauff reached the French Open semifinals in doubles on Wednesday, a day after getting that far in singles. Gauff, the reigning U.S.

Jun 5, 2024 7:52 AM Read more >

Labatt signs to deal to make Budweiser an official beer of the NHL in Canada

TORONTO — Labatt Breweries of Canada and the National Hockey League have announced a deal that will see Budweiser become an official beer of the NHL in Canada. Financial terms of the multi-year agreement were not immediately available.

Jun 5, 2024 7:48 AM Read more >

Conte confirmed as Napoli coach, becomes team's 5th manager in just over a year

MILAN (AP) — Antonio Conte was confirmed as the new Napoli coach on Wednesday, making him the team’s fifth manager in little more than a year for the deposed Serie A champion.

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