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Rivalries, repeats and slump-busters: what to watch for in the NHL playoffs
From rivalries to repeats, there'll be a lot on the line when the NHL playoffs begin on Wednesday. Here's a look at some of the storylines to watch for: LIGHTING STRIKES After a historic season...
Apr 09, 2019
Montreal Impact face D.C. United to cap long stretch on road to open season
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact have been logging some serious air miles to start the Major League Soccer season and some of the players are beginning to feel the effects. The Impact (2-2-1) cap t...
Apr 09, 2019
Vladimir Tarasenko Pekka Rinne, Alexander Radulov named three stars of week
NEW YORK - St. Louis Blues winger Vladimir Tarasenko, Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne and Dallas Stars winger Alexander Radulov are the NHL's three stars for the week. Tarasenko l...
Apr 09, 2019
Panthers move fast, hire Joel Quenneville as next coach
SUNRISE, Fla. - Dale Tallon and Joel Quenneville are together again, and the Florida Panthers are ready for them to recreate their magic. Quenneville - who is second on the NHL's all-time victory list...
Apr 09, 2019
Raptors' Siakam makes his case as NBA's most improved player
Pascal Siakam confidently launches shots he may not have dared attempt in previous seasons. He makes plays during times of the game when he would have been sitting on the bench. The Toronto Raptors fo...
Apr 09, 2019
Montreal businessman Clifford Starke to issue "intent to purchase" Alouettes
TIORONTO, Ont. - Montreal businessman Clifford Starke will formally announce Thursday his "intent to purchase" the Montreal Alouettes. Brad Smith, a former CFL receiver with the Toronto Argonauts...
Apr 09, 2019
Baylor's title win caps exciting women's basketball season
TAMPA, Fla. - Baylor and Notre Dame capped the women's college basketball season with a thrilling championship game. The sport now has had a different champion in the past four years, with the Lady Be...
Apr 09, 2019
Edmonton CEO Bob Nicholson looks for new GM after another lost season
EDMONTON - The fact the Edmonton Oilers have missed the playoffs in 12 of the last 13 seasons isn't all CEO Bob Nicholson's fault, but it certainly is his problem as he begins an overhaul of the ...
Apr 09, 2019
Toronto's Nickeil Alexander-Walker entering NBA draft
BLACKSBURG, Va. - Virginia Tech guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker is the latest Canadian to declare he is entering the NBA draft. The Toronto native tweeted on Sunday night he will sign with an agent and...
Apr 09, 2019
Ottawa Senators looking forward to better things after awful season
Ottawa Senators defenceman Mark Borowiecki is looking at the bright side. As players cleaned out their lockers and prepared to go their separate ways following a last-place finish in the NHL standings...
Apr 09, 2019