Category Archives: Sports
Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer
WASHINGTON (AP) - After NHL career goal-scoring leader Alex Ovechkin appeared in an ad for Vladimir Putin's United Russia party that came to light this week, the Washington Capitals said their long-ti...
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Blazers release 2026-27 promotional schedule; Teddy Bear Toss game set for Dec. 4
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers have released their promotional schedule for the first half of the 2026-27 WHL season, and you'll want to have your teddy bears bagged and ready for early December.The ...
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NHL teams rush to sign players to eight-year contracts before the new CBA deadline
The clock is ticking toward an unusual deadline in the NHL, and teams with players relevant to it are rushing to beat the final horn. The new collective bargaining agreement goes into effect at midnig...
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5 major sports leagues and players associations ask for protections from sports bettors' threats
ATLANTA (AP) - Five professional sports leagues and their players associations have aligned forces to ask for protections for players and staff who face threats and harassment from sports bettors. The...
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Ungerer, Beverette, Hatcher named CFL's top players of Week 15
TORONTO - Toronto Argonauts receiver David Ungerer III, Montreal Alouettes linebacker Tyrice Beverette and B.C. Lions receiver Keon Hatcher Sr. have been named the CFL's top players for Week 15. Unger...
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Davies, Crepeau to miss Canada's World Cup homecoming games in Toronto, Montreal
The head coach of Canada's men's soccer team says he's balancing his top players' needs as he names a squad for a pair of World Cup homecoming games. Captain Alphonso Davies was not on the 26-man rost...
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Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard becomes second-youngest captain in franchise history
CHICAGO (AP) - Connor Bedard has been the central figure for Chicago since he was selected by the Blackhawks with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft. A single capital "C" had been heading toward the fro...
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Red Wings to open training camp with leaders in limbo, interim GM and saying no one is captain
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings will start training camp this week with leaders of the front office and the team in limbo. The Red Wings named Shawn Horcoff as interim general manager and shifted...
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CF Montreal, Whitecaps square off with Canadian Championship final at stake
MONTREAL - For all that's gone wrong for CF Montreal this season, a trophy remains tantalizingly close. Montreal entertains the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday with a spot in the Canadian Championshi...
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'Going to be different': NHLers talk new training camp realities
Sidney Crosby navigated the gruelling physical tests many times. The strength challenges. The long, lung-busting skates. The stationary bike rides where players pushed to the limit. Set to enter his 2...
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