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Panthers win home opener, hold off Toronto 3-1 in playoff rematch

Panthers win home opener, hold off Toronto 3-1 in playoff rematch

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Stenlund got his first goal as a member of the Florida Panthers, then ended the night with a bit of blood coming from a little cut on the left side of his face.
Adam Ruzicka scores the go-ahead goal for the Flames, who beat the sloppy Sabres 4-3

Adam Ruzicka scores the go-ahead goal for the Flames, who beat the sloppy Sabres 4-3

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Adam Ruzicka scored the go-ahead goal on a bad-angle shot 4:35 into the third period, and the Calgary Flames overwhelmed the sloppy Buffalo Sabres and rookie goalie Devon Levi in a 4-3 win on Thursday night.
Retornaz routs Olympic champion Edin 8-2 at Grand Slam Tour Challenge

Retornaz routs Olympic champion Edin 8-2 at Grand Slam Tour Challenge

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Italian skip Joel Retornaz remained undefeated at the Grand Slam's HearingLife Tour Challenge with an 8-2 dismantling of defending Olympic champion Niklas Edin on Thursday.
Cam Atkinson scores twice, leading the Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Oilers

Cam Atkinson scores twice, leading the Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Oilers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cam Atkinson scored twice and Sean Walker added his first goal with Philadelphia as the Flyers beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Thursday night.
Canada captain Christine Sinclair posts teaser short video on social media

Canada captain Christine Sinclair posts teaser short video on social media

One day after Canada coach Bev Priestman gingerly handled a question about Christine Sinclair's future, the Canada captain offered a hint on social media Thursday.
Flames draft pick Topi Ronni under investigation in Finland after accusation of rape

Flames draft pick Topi Ronni under investigation in Finland after accusation of rape

Calgary Flames draft pick Topi Ronni is under investigation in his native Finland after being accused of rape.
Vernon Adams Jr. shrugs off injury concerns ahead of Stampeders tilt

Vernon Adams Jr. shrugs off injury concerns ahead of Stampeders tilt

SURREY, B.C. — Despite the odds stacked against them, the B.C. Lions are aiming for finishing top of the CFL's Western Division. The road to that is complicated. A B.C.
Actor Donald Sutherland shares frustration with the Toronto Blue Jays

Actor Donald Sutherland shares frustration with the Toronto Blue Jays

Even famed Canadian actor Donald Sutherland is frustrated with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Toronto Raptors rookie Gradey Dick's music video debut with Drake happened by chance

Toronto Raptors rookie Gradey Dick's music video debut with Drake happened by chance

TORONTO — In his first ever NBA pre-season, forward Gradey Dick promised himself to put in long hours at the Toronto Raptors' training facilities and do whatever his coaches asked of him.
Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, a proving ground for Canadian athletes

Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, a proving ground for Canadian athletes

SANTIAGO, Chile — One of three jewels in the multi-sport triple crown for a Canadian athlete is the Pan American Games. Athletes who have already worn the Maple Leaf in Olympic and Commonwealth Games want to complete the set.