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Canadian senior lacrosse leagues ask American pro league to relax player contracts

Canadian senior lacrosse leagues ask American pro league to relax player contracts

Canada's two senior lacrosse leagues are asking a professional league based in the United States to loosen restrictions on its player contracts.
Canada drawn with France, Nigeria and South Korea at FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

Canada drawn with France, Nigeria and South Korea at FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

Canada has been drawn in a group with France, Nigeria and South Korea at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica this summer. The 16-team tournament runs Aug. 10-28 with games in San Jose and Alajuela.
Halifax, Moncton to host 2023 world junior hockey championship

Halifax, Moncton to host 2023 world junior hockey championship

Halifax and Moncton, N.B., will host the 2023 world junior hockey championship, giving Canada the unique distinction of hosting the event twice in a span of four months.
Matthews, Marner primed for tougher matchup as Leafs head south

Matthews, Marner primed for tougher matchup as Leafs head south

TORONTO — Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner have been flying for the Maple Leafs to open the playoffs. After some disappointing statistical showings in recent years, that's the good news. The bad news? Things are about to get a lot tougher.
Frontenacs centre Wright top North American skater in final NHL draft rankings

Frontenacs centre Wright top North American skater in final NHL draft rankings

NEW YORK — Shane Wright took top spot among North American skaters as the NHL's Central Scouting Bureau released its final rankings for the league's 2022 entry draft Thursday.
Grizzlies Brooks suspended one game for flagrant on Payton

Grizzlies Brooks suspended one game for flagrant on Payton

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies star Dillon Brooks has been suspended for one game without pay by the NBA for making “unnecessary and excessive contact” that resulted in a fractured elbow for Golden State's Gary Payton II in Game 2 of the the
Canadian fighters Rory MacDonald, Julia Budd set to kick off 2021 PFL campaigns

Canadian fighters Rory MacDonald, Julia Budd set to kick off 2021 PFL campaigns

Canadians Julia (The Jewel) Budd and Rory (Red King) MacDonald, both former Bellator champions, kick off their Professional Fighters League season Friday, the first step hopefully toward a world title and US$1-million payday.
Calgary turns to intimidating Flames winger Milan Lucic for traffic safety

Calgary turns to intimidating Flames winger Milan Lucic for traffic safety

CALGARY — Milan Lucic is fine with his broad shoulders employed as a public safety message.
Canadian men's rugby team to host Belgium, French Barbarians this summer

Canadian men's rugby team to host Belgium, French Barbarians this summer

TORONTO — The Canadian men's rugby team will host Belgium and the French Barbarians this summer. The 21st-ranked Canadians will play No.
'He's no fun to go up against': Oilers' Yamamoto a popular linemate, pesky opponent

'He's no fun to go up against': Oilers' Yamamoto a popular linemate, pesky opponent

EDMONTON — He's far from the biggest player in the Oilers' lineup, but Kailer Yamamoto is making his presence felt in Edmonton's first-round series against the L.A. Kings.