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NHL opts not to re-open collective bargaining agreement with Players' Association

NEW YORK — The NHL has announced it will not exercise its option to re-open the current collective bargaining agreement early. The league had the right to re-open the CBA until Sunday.

Aug 30, 2019 2:18 PM Read more >

Canada qualifies two more boats for Tokyo at worlds, Todd and Fredrickson defend title

LINZ, Austria — Canada qualified two more boats for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Friday at the world rowing championships.

Aug 30, 2019 1:13 PM Read more >

United missing Rooney for match pivotal meeting with Impact on Montreal

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact are heading into a pivotal Eastern-Conference match with one major factor on their side — they won't have to face Wayne Rooney.

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Montreal Alouettes agree to terms with veteran receiver Chris Matthews

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes agreed to terms with American receiver Chris Matthews on Friday. Matthews was released by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers earlier this week.

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NHLers keeping an eye on RFA stalemates with training camps approaching

Mark Giordano can't recall an off-season like this one.

Aug 30, 2019 12:45 PM Read more >

Honouring military important for Wolfpack coach who served in Royal Marines

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack celebrate their inaugural "Forces & Families Day" on Saturday at Lamport Stadium, honouring the military as they host Barrow Raiders in search of their 20th straight win.

Aug 30, 2019 12:36 PM Read more >

Sacramento Kings guard Cory Joseph joins Canada's World Cup team in China

DONGGUAN, China — Two NBA players. A couple of Euroleague standouts. Five Canadian university grads.

Aug 30, 2019 10:35 AM Read more >

Toronto FC looks to end history of disappointment playing in New England

Toronto FC has had little joy on the road in New England over the years, but looks to break that hoodoo Saturday as it continues its final playoff push.

Aug 30, 2019 9:57 AM Read more >

Hockey Canada backfills women's schedule with more camps, ice time

CALGARY — Hockey Canada is beefing up the national women's team's schedule to try to fill a void.

Aug 30, 2019 9:53 AM Read more >

Sacramento Kings guard Cory Joseph joins Canada's World Cup team in China

DONGGUAN, China — Cory Joseph has joined Canada's men's basketball team ahead of the FIBA World Cup. The 28-year-old from Pickering, Ont.

Aug 30, 2019 12:05 AM Read more >