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Athletes to Trump: That's not how our locker room talks
MIAMI - Udonis Haslem was leading some banter with Miami Heat teammates after practice Monday, the jokes and laughter helping everyone wind down after practice. That’s how he defines locker room...
Oct 10, 2016
Forward Johnny Gaudreau signs six-year deal with Calgary Flames
CALGARY - Forward Johnny Gaudreau has a new contract in time to start the NHL regular season. The Calgary Flames and Gaudreau agreed to a six-year contract extension on Monday worth US$40.5 million - ...
Oct 10, 2016
Eskimos Maas, Reilly prepared to live with consequences of refusal to wear TV mics
MONTREAL - Edmonton Eskimos coach Jason Maas and quarterback Mike Reilly refused to wear television microphones during their victory over Montreal on Monday because they didn’t want any distract...
Oct 10, 2016
Belgium scores fastest goal in WCup qualifying: 7 seconds
BRUSSELS - Belgium scored the fastest goal in World Cup qualifying history when Christian Benteke slotted home against Gibraltar after only seven seconds Monday. The previous record since detailed tim...
Oct 10, 2016
Reilly throws for two TDs, runs one in as Esks win third straight 40-20 over Als
MONTREAL - Mike Reilly has joined some select company in Edmonton Eskimos history. A 346-yard effort on 25 completions not only helped the Eskimos post a third straight win with a 40-20 victory over t...
Oct 10, 2016
Rooney dropped from England's starting lineup for Slovenia
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia - England captain Wayne Rooney has been dropped from the starting lineup for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Slovenia. The 30-year-old Rooney was deployed in midfield i...
Oct 10, 2016
From goal crease to forward lines, youth movement is alive in Winnipeg
WINNIPEG - It’s all about the kids this season for the Winnipeg Jets. The NHL club, which opens the campaign Thursday at home against Carolina, cut down to 24 players on Monday, including nine a...
Oct 10, 2016
Vancouver Canucks eye return to the playoffs after miserable 2015-16 campaign
VANCOUVER - There won’t be any mixed messages coming from the Vancouver Canucks this season. After spending a couple of years trying to nurture young talent while remaining competitive, the club...
Oct 10, 2016
Penguins star Sidney Crosby diagnosed with concussion
Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby has been diagnosed with another concussion and there is no timetable for his return. General manager Jim Rutherford made the announcement Monday as the team...
Oct 10, 2016
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby diagnosed with concussion
PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Penguins say captain Sidney Crosby has been diagnosed with a concussion. Crosby sat out Saturday’s pre-season game against Columbus because he was not feeling well, a...
Oct 10, 2016
