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Ceci on the other side of Oilers-Stars battle as NHL's west final gets underway

Ceci on the other side of Oilers-Stars battle as NHL's west final gets underway

DALLAS — Cody Ceci's on the other side now. The Dallas Stars defenceman and the Edmonton Oilers are frenemies in the NHL's Western Conference final.
Battle-tested Minnesota Frost confident despite dropping Game 1 to Ottawa Charge

Battle-tested Minnesota Frost confident despite dropping Game 1 to Ottawa Charge

OTTAWA — The Minnesota Frost have been here before, and with that comes a sense of familiarity.
Towering offensive lineman Dankwah standing out with Toronto Argonauts

Towering offensive lineman Dankwah standing out with Toronto Argonauts

GUELPH — Even by football standards, Anim Dankwah stands out. At six foot eight and 350 pounds, the Toronto Argonauts' rookie offensive lineman isn't hard to find, on or off the football field. Surprisingly, though, the native of Brampton, Ont.
Andreescu among the Canadian casualties in French Open qualifying

Andreescu among the Canadian casualties in French Open qualifying

PARIS — Bianca Andreescu's comeback hit a snag Wednesday when she was bounced from the second round of the French Open qualifying tournament. The 17th seed from Mississauga, Ont., had match point against Japan's Nao Hibino up 5-3 in the second set.
Ghost of Gizmo: Leake hoping to be special teams star that has eluded Elks

Ghost of Gizmo: Leake hoping to be special teams star that has eluded Elks

EDMONTON — There was a time, ages ago, when fans in Commonwealth Stadium rose and roared in unison as Henry (Gizmo) Williams picked his way through a horde of defenders to return another kick for another touchdown.
Canada invites Manchester United teenager to take part in camp as training player

Canada invites Manchester United teenager to take part in camp as training player

Canada coach Jesse Marsch believes he may have found another Jonathan David in 18-year-old Manchester United academy forward Gabe Biancheri.
Docuseries on Edmonton Oilers dynasty coming from Ryan Reynolds' production house

Docuseries on Edmonton Oilers dynasty coming from Ryan Reynolds' production house

TORONTO — The Edmonton Oilers' NHL reign in the 1980s will be the subject of a new docuseries from Ryan Reynolds' production house Maximum Effort.
Pacific Four Series title up for grabs as Canada women wrap up tournament play

Pacific Four Series title up for grabs as Canada women wrap up tournament play

Canada takes on Australia in its Pacific Four Series rugby finale Friday at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, knowing a bonus-point win may not be enough to retain its title. The second-ranked Canadian women (1-0-1) and No.
Pacific Four Series title up for grabs as Canada women wrap up tournament play

Pacific Four Series title up for grabs as Canada women wrap up tournament play

Canada takes on Australia in its Pacific Four Series rugby finale Friday at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, knowing a bonus-point win may not be enough to retain its title. The second-ranked Canadian women (1-0-1) and No.
Oilers aim to outshine Stars in West final rematch beginning tonight in Texas

Oilers aim to outshine Stars in West final rematch beginning tonight in Texas

DALLAS — The Edmonton Oilers, a.k.a. Canada's last team standing in the 2025 NHL playoffs, open the Western Conference final tonight at American Airlines Center facing a Dallas Stars' squad bent on retribution.