2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (236+ words) HONG KONG — The Canadian women’s team locked up their first berth in the Volleyball Nations League Finals with a 3-1 win over the Dominican Republic on Sunday. Set scores were 25-20, 17-25, 25-22, 25-18. Kiera Van Ryk led Canada 21 points, while Alexa Gray added 20. Van…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (227+ words) TORONTO — Hayley Wickenheiser and the Toronto Maple Leafs are parting ways after the hockey legend spent eight seasons working in the NHL team’s front office. Wickenheiser said in an Instagram post Thursday that the move came after “several discussions” with…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (269+ words) Women’s hockey rosters for the 2030 Olympics in the French Alps are expected to include 25 players, up from 23. The change was quietly included in the event program released by organizers earlier this week. Men’s hockey has had 25-player rosters for each…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (616+ words) TORONTO — Daniel Alfredsson understands why Ottawa Senators fans might feel blindsided by his move to a bitter cross-province rival. But the Senators legend — whose No. 11 hangs from the Canadian Tire Centre rafters — believes joining the Toronto Maple Leafs is a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (521+ words) The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to put an end this week to breakdowns their special teams have been grappling with. Saskatchewan has allowed big return touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. Calgary Stampeders returner Tyreik McAllister returned a missed field goal 120 yards…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (720+ words) Ivan Demidov is staying in Montreal for the long haul. The Canadiens signed the skilled Russian forward to an eight-year, US$73.2-million contract extension that begins in the 2027-28 season, locking up another cornerstone of their talented young core as NHL…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (215+ words) With the NHL Entry Draft in the rear-view mirror, general managers are focused on getting their teams in competitive shape for next season. There’s a chance to add some talent, starting today, when free agency officially begins at noon (Eastern…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (127+ words) TORONTO — Canada’s 1-0 win over South Africa drew an average audience of 5.2 million viewers, Bell Media announced Monday. The telecommunications company said in a release that 11.8 million unique Canadian viewers tuned into Sunday’s Round of 32 match at some point across TSN,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (174+ words) TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed defenceman Troy Stecher to a two-year contract extension, the club announced Monday. The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed. Claimed off waivers last November, the 32-year-old played 58 games for the Original Six franchise…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (181+ words) VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have acquired forward Brendan Gallagher from the Montreal Canadiens for future considerations, according to multiple reports. The Canadiens are reportedly retaining 50 per cent of the remaining year on Gallagher’s contract, which carries a US$6.5-million salary-cap…...