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Canada preps for quarterfinal showdown with Czech Republic at world junior tournament

Canada did the work to top its pool at the world junior men's hockey championship and earn an advantageous quarterfinal matchup with the Czech Republic.

Jan 1, 2021 4:10 PM Read more >

Former Toronto Wolfpack star forward Darcy Lussick signs with the Salford Red Devils

SALFORD, United Kingdom — Former Toronto Wolfpack star forward Darcy Lussick has joined the Salford Red Devils on a one-year contract. The move reunites the Australian prop with former Wolfpack teammates Andy Ackers and Kallum Watkins.

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats announce coaching staff for 2021 CFL season

Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach Orlondo Steinauer will have a familiar staff for the next CFL season. The Ticats announced their 2021 coaching staff Friday, and seven of Steinauer's assistants from the 2019 season are set to return.

Jan 1, 2021 8:42 AM Read more >

Canada tops pool at world junior hockey championship, meets Czechs in quarterfinal

EDMONTON — Dylan Cozens applied grit and goals to Canada's 4-1 win over Finland at the world junior men's hockey championship Thursday. The Canadian co-captain scored twice, including a hard-working empty-net goal.

Dec 31, 2020 9:24 PM Read more >

Trevor Zegras' three-point game leads U.S. to 4-0 win over Sweden

EDMONTON — A 4-0 win over Sweden moved the United States to the top of Pool B at the world junior hockey championship in Edmonton on Thursday.

Dec 31, 2020 9:20 PM Read more >

VanVleet, Lowry combine for 45 points to earn Raptors first win of season

TAMPA, Fla. — It took four games, and the benching of Pascal Siakam to reinforce the message of team culture, but the Toronto Raptors finally looked like themselves on Thursday.

Dec 31, 2020 8:47 PM Read more >

Raptors' Siakam benched against Knicks reportedly as disciplinary move

TAMPA, Fla. — Pascal Siakam has apparently paid the price for his late-game unsportsmanlike behaviour. The Raptors chose not to play Siakam on Thursday against the visiting New York Knicks, starting Norman Powell in place of the struggling forward.

Dec 31, 2020 4:41 PM Read more >

Alberta approves NHL games, Manitoba and B.C. still in discussions

Alberta is the first province to officially say the NHL can play games in its arenas for the upcoming season, while at least two of its counterparts say they are working on the issue.

Dec 31, 2020 4:21 PM Read more >

Calgary Flames sign first-round draft pick Connor Zary

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Connor Zary to a three-year entry level contract.

Dec 31, 2020 2:12 PM Read more >

'They have to earn it': Sens GM Dorion says young players won't be handed NHL job

Pierre Dorion tackled the final question fired his way in French. After answering, and to make sure there wasn't any confusion, the Ottawa Senators general manager switched languages to hammer the point home a second time.

Dec 31, 2020 2:11 PM Read more >