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Ottawa Senators announce that owner Melnyk has died at the age of 62

Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has died at the age of 62. The Senators made the announcement Monday night. The cause of death was not immediately known. In 2015, Melnyk had a liver transplant at the Toronto General Hospital.

Mar 29, 2022 10:04 AM Read more >

Canadian men's soccer team will be armed when it goes to Qatar for the World Cup

TORONTO — The Canadian men's soccer team is going to the World Cup and it will be armed this November in Qatar. John Herdman's team travels with a sword these days.

Mar 29, 2022 8:24 AM Read more >

Thousands to commemorate Warne, cricket's 'box office' star

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Shane Warne mixed with Mick Jagger and Elton John, bowled to Ed Sheeran in the practice nets at the spiritual home of cricket, and for a while was engaged to be married to Liz Hurley.

Mar 29, 2022 2:59 AM Read more >

McLeod has two goals, assist as Edmonton Oilers earn 6-1 win over Arizona Coyotes

EDMONTON — Going back to the drawing board produced a much more positive picture for Ryan McLeod and the Edmonton Oilers. McLeod had two goal and an assist to lead Edmonton to a 6-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday night.

Mar 29, 2022 12:09 AM Read more >

Raptors end Celtics' six-game win streak with thrilling 115-112 OT victory

TORONTO — Nick Nurse has insisted he's not watching what other teams are doing in a tightly packed Eastern Conference and only a handful of games left in the regular season.

Mar 28, 2022 11:02 PM Read more >

Canadian men's soccer team earns standing ovation during Raptors game

TORONTO — Canada's World Cup-bound men's soccer team earned a standing ovation during the Toronto Raptors game Monday. Twenty-three players took centre-court with high-fives from The Raptor mascot following a video tribute.

Mar 28, 2022 8:06 PM Read more >

Dubas on lack of calls for Matthews: 'We wish the way that he played would draw more'

MANALAPAN, Fla. — Kyle Dubas flashed a smile. "Officiating," he added with a laugh before a brief pause. "Everything's great with officiating.

Mar 28, 2022 6:29 PM Read more >

Canadian gymnasts calling for investigation into abusive practices, toxic culture

TORONTO — Longtime rhythmic gymnast Rosie Cossar remembers a particular Canadian team practice that was scheduled to last five hours but went well past that. She said couple of her teammates collapsed from exhaustion.

Mar 28, 2022 5:12 PM Read more >

Canada sets roster for women's soccer celebration tour in B.C.

Bev Priestman is becoming something of a juggler as she prepares Canada's women's soccer team for its next chapter.

Mar 28, 2022 4:57 PM Read more >

Sheldon Kennedy addresses NHL general managers on safety, respect

MANALAPAN, Fla. — Sheldon Kennedy never envisioned a moment like this two decades ago. Kim Davis didn't see it coming as recently as 2018.

Mar 28, 2022 4:54 PM Read more >