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Bouchard helping to power Edmonton Oilers' playoff push: 'Getting better and better'

DALLAS — Kris Knoblauch thought he spied a weakness. The head coach of the Ontario Hockey League's Erie Otters was looking for an edge against the rival London Knights during the 2015-16 season.

May 23, 2024 2:12 PM Read more >

Toronto WNBA team arrives at 'critical moment in history' for women's sports: experts

TORONTO — The arrival of a professional women's basketball team to the Toronto sports landscape creates new opportunities to capitalize on long pent-up demand from local fans, say experts who study the business of sports.

May 23, 2024 2:05 PM Read more >

Canada coach Bev Priestman faces tough roster decisions ahead of Paris Olympics

Canada coach Bev Priestman is starting to get some of her injured talent back ahead of the Paris Olympics. And while that's good news, it also adds to the degree of difficulty in choosing her Olympic roster ahead of the July 3 deadline.

May 23, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Toronto's Spooner, Montreal's Poulin, New York's Carpenter named PWHL MVP finalists

TORONTO — Toronto's Natalie Spooner, Montreal's Marie-Philip Poulin and New York's Alex Carpenter are the Billie Jean King MVP award finalists for the Professional Women's Hockey League's inaugural season.

May 23, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Carabins quarterback Jonathan Senecal among finalists for university sport awards

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — University of Montreal quarterback Jonathan Senecal was among the finalists announced Thursday for the Canadian university sport athletes of the year awards.

May 23, 2024 12:42 PM Read more >

Canadian flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius to face Brazil's Araujo on July UFC card

TORONTO — Canadian flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius will take on Brazol's Viviane (Vivi) Araujo on a July 13 UFC Fight Night card.

May 23, 2024 12:39 PM Read more >

Veteran offensive lineman Revenberg accepting of leadership role with Ticats

HAMILTON — Like Mike Filer and Ryan Bomben before him, Brandon Revenberg has become the conscience of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' offensive line. The six-foo-three, 301-pound left guard is entering his eighth CFL season, all with Hamilton.

May 23, 2024 12:28 PM Read more >

Officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler disciplined for not having bodycam activated

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May 23, 2024 11:58 AM Read more >

Memorial Cup capsules: A look at the four teams vying for junior hockey's big prize

A chance to be at the pinnacle of junior hockey is at stake for four impressive teams.

May 23, 2024 11:21 AM Read more >

Toronto's WNBA expansion franchise touted as 'Canada's team' by owner Larry Tanenbaum

TORONTO — The WNBA isn't just coming to Toronto, it's coming to Canada.

May 23, 2024 11:17 AM Read more >