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McDavid, Oilers itching to get after Blackhawks and erase past playoff failures

McDavid, Oilers itching to get after Blackhawks and erase past playoff failures

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid may be the best hockey player in the world, but his body language these days resembles a guy with a big chip on his shoulder and something to prove.
MLS ponders options for future play with border issue front and centre

MLS ponders options for future play with border issue front and centre

TORONTO — Canadian MLS teams may get to see a lot of each other in the coming weeks. As the MLS is Back Tournament continues in Florida, Major League Soccer continues to review its options for resuming play in home markets. The Canada-U.S.
Criminal case opened against FIFA president Gianni Infantino

Criminal case opened against FIFA president Gianni Infantino

GENEVA — A criminal case against FIFA president Gianni Infantino was opened by a Swiss special prosecutor on Thursday, plunging the soccer body into a new scandal and potentially threatening the tenure of the man who was brought in to restore its tar
Keefe, Tortorella set to match wits as Maple Leafs prepare to meet Blue Jackets

Keefe, Tortorella set to match wits as Maple Leafs prepare to meet Blue Jackets

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe didn't play for long under John Tortorella in Tampa Bay — just 93 of his 125 NHL games.
Saudis' Newcastle bid ends after piracy, human rights issues

Saudis' Newcastle bid ends after piracy, human rights issues

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund withdrew its bid to buy English Premier League club Newcastle on Thursday after the process was stalled by concerns about piracy by the kingdom and human rights complaints.
Lee Anna Osei honouring brother through Black Canadian Coaches initiative

Lee Anna Osei honouring brother through Black Canadian Coaches initiative

Lee Anna Osei's brother Samuel would have turned 32 on May 26 — the day after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer, sparking an American uprising. It was an emotional time for the St.
Leafs' Mitch Marner joins ownership group of esports company OverActive Media

Leafs' Mitch Marner joins ownership group of esports company OverActive Media

TORONTO — Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner has joined the ownership group of OverActive Media, the parent company of the Overwatch League's Toronto Defiant and Call of Duty League's Toronto Ultra esports teams.
Rugby Canada faces 'brutally tough' 2020 thanks to global pandemic

Rugby Canada faces 'brutally tough' 2020 thanks to global pandemic

Rugby Canada reported a deficit of $41,336 for the year ending Dec 31, 2019, down from $178,610 the previous year. And thanks to the magic of accounting, factoring in amortization costs on the Al Charron National Training Centre in Langford, B.C.
Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games MLB American League Chicago White Sox 4 Cleveland 0 Detroit 5 Kansas City 4 N.Y. Yankees 9 Baltimore 3 Seattle 10 L.A.
Connor Hellebuyck backstops Jets to 4-1 win over Canucks in NHL exhibition play

Connor Hellebuyck backstops Jets to 4-1 win over Canucks in NHL exhibition play

EDMONTON — The Winnipeg Jets backed by the razor sharp goaltending of Connor Hellebuyck, overcame a sloppy first period to beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 in an NHL exhibition play Wednesday.