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Professor questions value as Sportsnet Premium streaming price jumps 30 per cent

Professor questions value as Sportsnet Premium streaming price jumps 30 per cent

Sportsnet failed to clearly communicate with fans ahead of a significant price hike to its premium streaming service, a professor says. The broadcaster, owned by Rogers, is raising the price of its Sportsnet+ Premium streaming service starting Sept.
Coffey won't return as Oilers assistant coach, Schwartz out as goaltending coach

Coffey won't return as Oilers assistant coach, Schwartz out as goaltending coach

EDMONTON — A shakeup behind Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch had the NHL club changing goalie coaches and Hall of Fame defenceman Paul Coffey shifting from behind the bench to an upstairs adviser role.
NFL legend John Elway won't be charged in golf cart accident that killed former agent Jeff Sperbeck

NFL legend John Elway won't be charged in golf cart accident that killed former agent Jeff Sperbeck

LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — NFL Hall of Famer John Elway won't be charged after his business partner Jeffrey Sperbeck was fatally injured falling out of his golf cart at a Southern California golf resort community last April, authorities said.
Yates wins Tour de France's first mountainous stage and Healy takes yellow jersey

Yates wins Tour de France's first mountainous stage and Healy takes yellow jersey

LE MONT-DORE, France (AP) — British rider Simon Yates won the first mountainous stage of the Tour de France on Monday and Irish rider Ben Healy was consoled by taking the yellow jersey.
England's thrilling 22-run victory over India at Lord's seals 2-1 series lead

England's thrilling 22-run victory over India at Lord's seals 2-1 series lead

LONDON (AP) — England took a slow-burning Lord's test from India on Monday and it didn't matter to the winner that it fluked it in the end. India was chasing 193 to win and turned the fifth and final day from imminent defeat to victory in sight.
Panthers' 2nd Stanley Cup banner raising set for Oct. 7 before hosting Blackhawks to open NHL season

Panthers' 2nd Stanley Cup banner raising set for Oct. 7 before hosting Blackhawks to open NHL season

NEW YORK (AP) — The Florida Panthers are set to raise their second consecutive Stanley Cup banner before beginning the NHL season against the Chicago Blackhawks. The back-to-back champions play at 5 p.m. EDT on Oct.
Winnipeg Jets sign forward Morgan Barron to two-year, US$3.7M extension

Winnipeg Jets sign forward Morgan Barron to two-year, US$3.7M extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Morgan Barron to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$1.85 million, the club announced Monday.
Rodeo winners' circle filled with Albertans at Stampede

Rodeo winners' circle filled with Albertans at Stampede

CALGARY — Shelby Boisjoli-Meged will go down in the history books as the inaugural winner of the breakaway roping competition at the Calgary Stampede rodeo. Boisjoli-Meged was one of three Albertans who won championship titles on Showdown Sunday.
Lions pounce on Elks 32-14 for second straight win

Lions pounce on Elks 32-14 for second straight win

EDMONTON — The B.C. Lions looked like a team in complete control on Sunday.
Blue Jays pick shortstop JoJo Parker with eighth pick in MLB draft

Blue Jays pick shortstop JoJo Parker with eighth pick in MLB draft

ATLANTA — The Toronto Blue Jays selected shortstop JoJo Parker eighth overall in the first round of Major League Baseball's draft on Sunday. The 6-foot-2 Parker, 18, attended Purvis High School in Mississippi.
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