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Hamilton Hammers name gives new AHL franchise a Steel City identity
HAMILTON - The American Hockey League team coming to Hamilton is drawing inspiration from the city's steelworking history, and its nickname, for its branding. Team owners Oak View Group (OVG), TD Coli...
The Canadian Press May 21, 2026

Canada's women's soccer squad to visit Costa Rica for friendly in June
Canada's women's soccer team will face Costa Rica in a friendly game next month. The ninth-ranked Canadians will head to San Jose, Costa Rica, for a training camp on May 31, then take on the host nati...
The Canadian Press May 21, 2026

Segaert stuns with late breakaway for his first Grand Tour stage win in Giro
NOVI LIGURE, Italy (AP) - Alec Segaert claimed his first Grand Tour stage victory and Bahrain Victorious teammate Afonso Eullio increased his overall lead of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday. The 12th st...
The Canadian Press May 21, 2026

Canada's Galarneau comes up short in French Open qualification bid
PARIS - Canada's Alexis Galarneau fell just short of clinching his first Grand Slam main draw berth after a 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 loss to Italy's Federico Cina in the third round of qualifying Thursday The 19...
The Canadian Press May 21, 2026

Rockets hoping home crowd can spark another Memorial Cup run in Kelowna
KELOWNA - Kelowna Rockets owner Bruce Hamilton isn't thinking about legacy. He is still trying to live in the moment, with the Rockets hosting the Memorial Cup for the first time since winning on home...
The Canadian Press May 21, 2026

Sinner opens French Open against wild card as he chases a career Grand Slam
PARIS (AP) - Jannik Sinner won't have the crowd on his side when he starts his quest for a career Grand Slam at the French Open this weekend. Sinner was on Thursday drawn a French opponent in the firs...
The Canadian Press May 21, 2026

Five things to get you up to speed for F1's Canadian Grand Prix
MONTREAL - Formula One's travelling circus has arrived in Montreal - a little earlier than usual. Rather than its traditional mid-June slot, the Canadian Grand Prix is set for this weekend on le Notre...
The Canadian Press May 21, 2026

Canadiens visit rested Hurricanes for Game 1 of Eastern Conference final
RALEIGH - The Montreal Canadiens are on the road once again, this time for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final. Montreal will take on the Carolina Hurricanes tonight, looking to make their first St...
The Canadian Press May 21, 2026

Taxi, ride-hailing drivers brace for World Cup traffic and antsy passengers
Weeks before global soccer fans are due to descend on Toronto and Vancouver for the World Cup, some Uber drivers were trying to score better working conditions during the tournament. At a routine meet...
The Canadian Press May 21, 2026

Trey Yesavage outduels Cam Schlittler in marquee matchup as Blue Jays top Yankees 2-1
NEW YORK (AP) - Trey Yesavage outpitched Cam Schlittler in a marquee matchup between young aces, and the Toronto Blue Jays edged the New York Yankees 2-1 on Wednesday night. Following a rain delay tha...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

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