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After testicular cancer surgery, Forge FC's Kyle Bekker wants men to 'listen to their body'
Forge FC midfielder Kyle Bekker gathered recently with teammates to inform them about his recent absence from the Canadian Premier League club. "I had surgery four weeks ago [this past] Monday to r...

Playoffs give Ingram, Barnes chance to shine
It's time for Toronto Raptors all-stars Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes to step up and they know it.

Oilers confident they’ll be serious contenders
The Edmonton Oilers will start their pursuit of a third consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup final at home on Monday and this time the Ducks are on the menu.

Savoie, McDavid lead Oilers to clutch win
Connor McDavid had four assists and rookie Matthew Savoie scored his first career hat trick as the Edmonton Oilers secured second place in the Pacific Division and home ice to start the first round...

Disappointing season ends for Winnipeg Jets with 6-1 loss to Sharks
Macklin Celebrini set a new San Jose record for points in a single season while the Jets secured the seventh-best odds of winning the draft lottery.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers finally sign QB Taylor Elgersma
The Bombers finally have Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma under contract after drafting him in the 2025 CFL Draft.

Saskatoon Blades pack their bags following playoff elimination
The Saskatoon Blades are packing their lockers after a difficult defeat against the Prince Albert Raiders. Players and management look back at the season, and ahead at the next.

Raptors must play hard versus Cavaliers forwards
Being over six-foot-seven would be considered tall in most walks of life, but in the NBA, that makes you an undersized forward.

Brett Gibson steps down as Queen’s Gaels men’s hockey coach after 20 years
After two decades and a recent trip to the U Sports national tournament, Queen's Gaels head coach Brett Gibson is stepping down to spend more time with his family.

Roughriders release Ajou Ajou following gender-based violence investigation
Saskatchewn Roughrider wide receiver, Ajou Ajou, was released by the team following the results of a third-party investigation by the CFL.

NHL announces start dates for playoff matchups
The NHL has unveiled when playoff-bound teams will begin their quests for the Stanley Cup.

Matthews noncommittal on future with Maple Leafs
Auston Matthews appeared with a brace on his surgically repaired left knee and put the onus on himself and his teammates for a surprising lost season.

Oilers aim to beat Canucks, help playoff fortunes
The Edmonton Oilers will finish their regular season tonight with one goal in mind: Beat the visiting Vancouver Canucks and avoid a first-round playoff clash with one of the Central Division heavyw...

Leafs share frustrations over disappointing season
The only silver lining in the Toronto Maple Leafs' final game of the season is that it finally ended a long year of disappointment.

Short-handed Senators do enough to beat Leafs
Despite resting six players, the Ottawa Senators wrapped up their regular season with a 3-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs Wednesday night to head into the post-season riding a high.

Canada’s junior tennis players compete for spot in world junior team finals
Boys and girls in the under-14 and under-16 categories are playing at IGA Stadium, trying to help Canada advance into the main draw.

Canadian teams look to end Stanley Cup drought as NHL playoffs begin
The Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers are all in the post-season, with fans across the country looking for a long-awaited championship run.

Winnipeg Football Club posts operating profit over $12 million
The Winnipeg Football Club had a record-breaking operating profit of $12.1 million in 2025 after selling out every game.

Vancouver mayor wants to bring a Major League Baseball team to the city
Ken Sim will bring the motion before council later this month and if it passes, staff will launch an expression of interest process to identify an ownership group.

Owners of Nakiska ski area announce plans for new summer activities in 2027
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, operators of the Nakiska ski resort west of Calgary, have announced plans to open for new activities in the summer of 2027.

Province planning to replace ‘Welcome to Alberta’ highway signs
The provincial government is planning to replace its nearly two dozen square 'Welcome to Alberta' signs with placards shaped like the province.

Yellow armband initiative boosting support for young Manitoba baseball umpires
The armband is a physical reminder for specators and players that the umpire is a youth themselves. The initiative was first introduced last year.

Commitment to defence has Edmonton Oilers looking like possible Stanley Cup contenders
The Edmonton Oilers are entering the playoffs looking like a team that might yet be capable of making the Stanley Cup final for a third straight season.

‘You don’t want any negativity’: Why most NHL goalies don’t speak on game day
While there's no official NHL policy, the vast majority of teams don't make their netminders available to media in the hours before games.

Toronto looks to charge admission to previously free FIFA World Cup parties
A report going to the city's executive committee said the costs of hosting fan-focused events at the Fort York National Historic Site and the Bentway had increased.

Claudia Sheinbaum vows to ‘defend Mexicans at every level’
During a press briefing, Claudia Sheinbaum called Mexicans' and other migrants' deaths in ICE custody 'unacceptable.'

ANALYSIS: Winnipeg Jets won’t waste time searching for solutions
Sure, Winnipeg did rally after the Olympic break, but in the end it wasn’t enough and when the Stanley Cup playoffs begin this weekend, the Jets will be on the outside looking in.

Canucks coming together late in troubled season
A new atmosphere is hanging over the Vancouver Canucks in the final days of the season.

Winnipeg Jets drop final road game of season 5-3 in Utah
Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele and Isak Rosén scored for the Jets, who now have the seventh-best odds of winning the draft lottery with one game to go in their season.

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens doubled 4-2 by Philadelphia in throwaway contest
The Canadiens were sloppy and nonchalant against the Flyers on Tuesday night, but this one didn't matter too much, anyway. Brian Wilde has more.

Vancouver mayor moves to launch bid for Major League Baseball expansion team
Vancouver's mayor says he is bringing forward a motion in council that aims to bring a Major League Baseball franchise to the city, in light of the league recently broaching the subject of expansion.

Pronger talks new book, NHL front-office interest
Chris Pronger realized there was a captive audience.

Leafs sign Sim to two-year entry-level contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Landon Sim to a two-year entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday.

Nick Suzuki becomes 1st Canadiens player in 40 years to record 100 points in a season
Nick Suzuki beat goalie Ilya Sorokin at 15:56 of the second period to give Montreal a 1-0 lead Sunday against the hometown New York Islanders, making him the first Canadiens captain in the storied...

Leafs close out home schedule with another loss
John Tavares and his teammates opened the NHL season with plenty of hope.

Winnipeg Jets fall to Vegas 6-2, eliminated from playoff contention
Mark Scheifele set a new franchise mark for points in a season, but the Jets became the fifth team to miss the playoffs the season after winning the President's Trophy.

MacKinnon scores in shootout, Avalanche top Oilers
Nathan MacKinnon scored the shootout winner as the Colorado Avalanche came away with a 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday.

Bourque powers Stars over Maple Leafs 6-5
Mavrik Bourque registered his first NHL hat trick and added an assist as the Dallas Stars came back from 3-0 and 5-3 deficits to top the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 on Monday.

Matt Dunstone completes lineup with addition of veteran Mark Nichols
Team Matt Dunstone added Mark Nichols as their new second just a week after the end of the World Championship.

Ingram named Eastern Conference player of the week
Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has been named the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week.