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Injured Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones suspended 20 games by the NHL for violating PED policy
NEW YORK (AP) - The NHL suspended injured Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones for 20 games on Wednesday for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. Jones,...
The Canadian Press Feb 04, 2026

Ottawa set to scrap EV mandate, launch $1.5 billion investment fund: sources
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce a national automotive strategy tomorrow which will scrap the electric vehicle sales mandate in favour of new vehicle emissions standards and...
The Canadian Press Feb 04, 2026

Report: Raptors avoid luxury tax with three-team deal for veteran guard Chris Paul
TORONTO - Head coach Darko Rajakovic named the elephant in the room during a team meeting with his Toronto Raptors. "'Listen, we've got to acknowledge the trade deadline is around the corner. I don't ...
The Canadian Press Feb 04, 2026

LA Kings acquire high-scoring Artemi Panarin in a trade with the New York Rangers
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Artemi Panarin needed a new home after 6 1/2 seasons with the New York Rangers. The Los Angeles Kings have needed a scorer of Panarin's stature for a whole lot longer than that. And...
The Canadian Press Feb 04, 2026

Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series for the Detroit Tigers, dies at 85
DETROIT (AP) - Mickey Lolich, who had three complete-game victories for the Detroit Tigers in the 1968 World Series, the last Major League Baseball pitcher to post the incredible feat, died Wednesday....
The Canadian Press Feb 04, 2026

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign veteran CFL middle linebacker Wynton McManis
HAMILTON - Wynton McManis wasn't unemployed long. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed the veteran middle linebacker Wednesday, a day after he was released by the Toronto Argonauts. McManis joining the Tica...
The Canadian Press Feb 04, 2026

Blazers blow out Royals 11-1 in first of two games in Victoria
KAMLOOPS - It was smooth sailing for the Kamloops Blazers during their first stop of a five-game road trip. After surrendering the first goal of Tuesday's (Feb. 3) game against the Victoria Royals sho...
Pattison Media Feb 04, 2026 (Image Credit: Victoria Royals)

Canadian Willson reflects upon the highs, lows that come for players in Super Bowl
The Seattle Seahawks can help ease Luke Willson's pain. Seattle faces New England in the Super Bowl on Sunday. It's the first championship meeting between the two teams since the Patriots' epic 28-24 ...
The Canadian Press Feb 04, 2026

Curling championship creates community for visually impaired athletes
EDMONTON - The crash of rocks and the scratch of brooms has long been part of Natalie Morin's life. She first stepped onto the pebbled ice of a curling rink as a kid more than 45 years ago, but the sp...
The Canadian Press Feb 04, 2026

'We were really starting to click there': Leafs enter Olympic break on win streak
EDMONTON - Matthew Knies is of two minds when it comes to the NHL's upcoming Olympic break. While the Toronto Maple Leafs winger and teammates could use some time off, the pause in play comes at an in...
The Canadian Press Feb 04, 2026

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