U.S. airman identified after deadly rappel fall during Texas football game
The U.S. airman who died after a rapid fall while rappelling from the rafters of a stadium before a college football game in Texas was a 15-year service member from Georgia.
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Brady Tkachuk leads NHL’s three stars of the week
Florida Panthers winger Brady Tkachuk, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and Minnesota Wild winger Kirill Kaprizov have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.
Call of the Wilde: Cole Caufield shines with two goals as the Montreal Canadiens outlast the Buffalo Sabres in overtime
For the second time in five days, the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens went to overtime at the Bell Centre.
Winnipeg Jets rally from two goals down before losing in overtime 4-3 in Chicago
Kyle Connor scored again while Neal Pionk had a three-point night but the Jets dropped their second overtime decision of the young season.
Emergency backups getting 2nd crack at NHL dream
Brendan Bonello can name every goaltender to suit up for the Toronto Maple Leafs over the last two decades.
Leafs’ Matthews named NHL’s first star of the week
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is the NHL's first star of the week.
Permanent daylight time brings quirky NHL start times to Western Canada
Some North American hockey fans may have to be night owls at points this season to see their team play, thanks to three Canadian provinces opting to stay on daylight saving time.
Hockey N.S. launches pilot program to teach young players about consent, hazing
The organization has teamed up with a local non-profit that provides services to survivors of sexual assault to create the program.
Connor’s late goal lifts Winnipeg Jets to 3-2 win over Avalanche
Kyle Connor's second of the game with 60 seconds left was the winner while Stuart Skinner was spectacular in goal, stopping 32 shots.
Stamkos continues to climb NHL’s goal list
Steven Stamkos remembers being a rookie without a point through his first seven NHL games.
Permanent daylight time shakes up NHL schedules
Alberta's move to permanent daylight time will turn the Calgary Flames and their fans into night owls a few times this NHL season.
NewsAlert: McKenna scores 1st NHL goal for Leafs
Gavin McKenna has his first NHL goal.
Shesterkin, Bouchard, Cotter earn NHL honours
New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin has been named the NHL's first star of the week.
‘Saturday Night Hockey’ debuts on Sportsnet
A new era in Canadian NHL broadcasting kicked off Saturday night on Sportsnet with a new show title, a splashy introduction, and the familiar presence of longtime host Ron MacLean.
Two former employees accused of defrauding Ajax soccer club of $650K: police
Police in Durham region say they began the fraud investigation in December 2024 after receiving reports about irregularities in the club's banking transactions.
‘Back in God’s country’: New goalie Clay Stevenson joins Winnipeg Jets
Stevenson practiced with his new team on Wednesday for the first time since being claimed off waivers from the Washington Capitals.
Canadiens down Maple Leafs in McKenna’s NHL debut
Josh Anderson and Alexandre Carrier had a goal and an assist each as the Montreal Canadiens topped the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in the regular-season opener for both teams Tuesday.
N.S. minor hockey player pleads guilty to sexually assaulting teammate
One of two minor hockey players accused of sexually assaulting a teammate last fall has changed his plea to guilty.
Rivalries renewed as fresh NHL season begins
A new NHL season kicks off tonight with some historic rivalries and the reigning Stanley Cup champions celebrating their title.
Winnipeg Jets add new goalie through waivers before making final cuts
The Jets claimed goaltender Clay Stevenson off waivers from the Washington Capitals on Monday, while also making their final two cuts.
Big contracts, young talent among NHL storylines
Sidney Crosby has seen plenty of change across his 21 NHL seasons.
Senators acquire goalie Johansson from Lightning
The Ottawa Senators have acquired goaltender Jonas Johansson from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for future considerations, the NHL club announced Friday.
Redblacks playing for pride in Stampeders rematch
Maybe this is finally the week. It's a common refrain for the Ottawa Redblacks, but remaining positive is a necessity for the 0-13 team.
Shanahan report makes 11 recommendations to improve Ontario junior hockey
A report on junior men's hockey in Ontario delivered by former NHL player and executive Brendan Shanahan made 11 recommendations to improve it.
Shanahan report urges Ontario junior hockey reform
A report on junior men's hockey in Ontario delivered by former NHL player and executive Brendan Shanahan makes 11 recommendations to improve it.
Games to circle on this season’s NHL calendar
The NHL opens its 1,344-game regular-season schedule next week. The league's 32 teams will play 84 contests each — up from 82 — for the first time since the 1993-94 campaign following pared-down training camps.
Saskatchewan mother calls for safer football helmets after son’s head injury
A Balgonie, Sask. family wants change after their son, a high school football player, collapsed and suffered a head injury during a game earlier this month.
NHLers reflect league’s cash-infused off-season
Leo Carlsson was in the car with his dad when the phone rang.
A look at some of the NHLers changing addresses
The NHL off-season saw some significant names switch teams. A veteran head coach, meanwhile, is back in the spotlight. The Canadian Press takes a look at some of the notable changes to postal codes ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
Road closure detours for hockey fans heading to Saddledome Farewell season
With hockey season fast approaching, fans are being warned about a series of road closures surrounding the Saddledome as Scotia Place construction continues. Bella Finn reports.
NHL alters start times for Winnipeg Jets home games after province dumps time change
With the province of Manitoba recently announcing the move to permanent Daylight Saving Time, the NHL has changed the start times for 12 home games this season.
Australian crocodile habitat will be Olympic rowing venue in 2032 Games
Saltwater crocodiles live in Queensland and can be found in rivers, lagoons, swamps, waterholes, mangroves, estuaries, beaches, coral reefs and the ocean.
Jets GM to speak after Winnipeg suspends goaltender Hellebuyck
The general manager of the Winnipeg Jets will speak to reporters Thursday after the team suspended its star goaltender for failing to report to training camp.
Winnipeg native Ryan Reaves retires after 16 NHL seasons
Reaves announced his retirement on social media after 16 NHL seasons with seven different teams.
No testing, shorter camps the new norm for NHLers
Sidney Crosby navigated the gruelling physical tests many times.
25-year-old New Brunswick town crier to compete at world tournament in the U.K.
A 25-year-old New Brunswick woman only a few months into her new job as a town crier is getting ready to compete at a world tournament of her peers — many of them twice her age.
Former NHL exec Brian Burke makes cameo in ‘I Play Rocky’
"I Play Rocky" is about the making of the classic boxing movie, but hockey fans may recognize a familiar face in the film, too.
Canadian boxing icon George Chuvalo, known for his two Ali fights, dies at 89
George Chuvalo was a Canadian amateur champion at 17, held the national title as a pro for almost 20 years and was ranked as high as No. 2 in the world.
Goaltender Connor Ingram retires from NHL
Connor Ingram has called it a career.
Winnipeg Jets goalie Skinner focuses on preparation as Hellebuyck uncertainty continues
Stuart Skinner is preparing as if a bigger job could land on him at any moment. Connor Hellebuyck has asked the Winnipeg Jets for a trade, and that request puts Skinner one step from the number one role. The goalie says he is focusing on his own routine instead of the trade chatter swirling around the team. For now the crease in Winnipeg still belongs to Hellebuyck, though maybe not for long.
New Winnipeg goalie Skinner excited to be a Jet
Stuart Skinner is well aware that he could very well become the Winnipeg Jets' starting goaltender this season.
Ontario hit 58% of 2025 housing goal, even after adding long-term care, student beds
A briefing note shows that, even by its own modified definition of new housing, the province only achieved 58 per cent of its 2025 target.
Prime unveils ‘Wednesday Night Hockey’ schedule
Prime Video has laid out the schedule for the first season of Wednesday Night Hockey. The Amazon streaming service will carry NHL matchups on Wednesday nights under the new weekly package. The lineup marks the company's first run producing the weekly hockey broadcast.
NBA awaits Raptors, Clippers to submit Kawhi trade
The NBA is still waiting for the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers to submit the Kawhi Leonard trade for approval.
NBA clears way for Leonard-Raptors deal
The NBA has declined to suspend Kawhi Leonard or void his contract after its salary-cap circumvention investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, clearing a major hurdle for his proposed return to the Toronto Raptors.
Vancouver Whitecaps continue chase for historic fifth Canadian Championship title
Vancouver Whitecaps are chasing a fifth Canadian Championship title. They host CF Montreal at home in the first leg of a two-game semifinal on Wednesday. It's a big step in their quest.
Winnipeg Jets sign Altona’s Cole Kehler to be full-time EBUG
The Winnipeg Jets have signed Cole Kehler from Altona as their full-time emergency backup goalie. Kehler will travel with the team for every game this season, a new league requirement. The move gives the Jets a familiar face in the net if a regular goalie goes down.
Alouettes sign Maciocia, Maas to new extensions
The Montreal Alouettes locked up their top football leadership. General manager Danny Maciocia and head coach Jason Maas each received two-year contract extensions on Tuesday. The moves keep the pair in place through the 2027 season.
‘I was actually in shock’: Tickets for Flames’ Saddledome finale quickly sell out
Tickets for the Calgary Flames' final season at the Saddledome sold out almost immediately. The arena, built in 1983, will host its last NHL games this season. The Flames move to the new Scotia Place next year. One fan said they were in shock at how fast tickets went.