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Canada's NHL franchises ready to get familiar with each other during 56-game sprint

Canada's NHL franchises ready to get familiar with each other during 56-game sprint

Paul Maurice was getting asked the usual training camp questions — line combinations, off-season moves, his thoughts on prospects hoping to crack the roster.
NHLers know season played in pandemic's shadow will present challenges

NHLers know season played in pandemic's shadow will present challenges

Geoff Ward predicted at the start of training camp that, despite all the precautions, the NHL would likely see COVID-19 insidiously find its way into locker rooms as the league attempts to play an un-bubbled season in the teeth of the pandemic's seco
Four swimmers included on eight-athlete academic all-Canadian team

Four swimmers included on eight-athlete academic all-Canadian team

TORONTO — Four swimmers are included on U Sports' annual list of its academic all-Canadians.
Canadian women to take part in next month's SheBelieves Cup for first time

Canadian women to take part in next month's SheBelieves Cup for first time

TORONTO — Canada will take part in the SheBelieves Cup women's soccer tournament next month alongside the host U.S., Brazil and Japan. The Feb.
Eriksson, Perry among players placed on waivers before start of NHL season

Eriksson, Perry among players placed on waivers before start of NHL season

Vancouver winger Loui Eriksson and Montreal forward Corey Perry were among the players placed on waivers by their NHL clubs Monday as teams worked to get their rosters in order before the start of the season.
Ottawa-born offensive lineman Liam Dobson transfers from Maine to Texas State

Ottawa-born offensive lineman Liam Dobson transfers from Maine to Texas State

Canadian Liam Dobson is on the move. The six-foot-three, 340-pound offensive lineman has decided to transfer to Texas State University following three seasons with the Maine Bears.
Canadians Bouchard, Marino, Polansky win first qualifying matches for Aussie Open

Canadians Bouchard, Marino, Polansky win first qualifying matches for Aussie Open

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Canadians Eugenie Bouchard, Rebecca Marino and Peter Polansky have advanced to the second round of the Australian Open qualifying draw. Bouchard, from Westmount, Que.
80% say Tokyo Olympics should be called off or won't happen

80% say Tokyo Olympics should be called off or won't happen

TOKYO — More than 80% of people in Japan who were surveyed in two polls in the last few days say the Tokyo Olympics should be cancelled or postponed, or say they believe the Olympics will not take place.
Warriors hold off Raptors 106-105 on off night by Curry

Warriors hold off Raptors 106-105 on off night by Curry

SAN FRANCISCO — Damion Lee converted the tying and go-ahead free throws with 3.
Same old Browns? Hardly. Cleveland drills Steelers 48-37

Same old Browns? Hardly. Cleveland drills Steelers 48-37

PITTSBURGH — So much for the weight of history. Or practicing. Or having your head coach on the sideline. Or your emotional leader on the field.
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