National Sports

Elks may be looking to sell to private owners after 75 years of community ownership

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks may be looking to sell to a private ownership group for the first time in the franchise's 75-year history.

Mar 14, 2024 12:43 PM Read more >

PWHL Toronto's Brittany Howard suspended one game for cross-check

TORONTO — The Professional Women's Hockey League handed Toronto forward Brittany Howard a one-game suspension on Thursday for a cross-checking incident in Toronto's 3-0 win over Montreal last Friday.

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Vancouver Whitecaps renew rivalry with Los Angeles FC, this time in Leagues Cup play

The Vancouver Whitecaps will renew acquaintances with Los Angeles FC, which ended their MLS playoff and CONCACAF Champions League campaigns last year, on July 30 at BMO Stadium in the Leagues Cup this season.

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Canada's earlier Olympic mixed doubles curling trials puts athletes in hurry-up mode

For mixed doubles curlers in Canada, the next Olympic Games are coming fast.

Mar 14, 2024 10:31 AM Read more >

Calgary Flames sign defenceman Hunter Brzustewicz to entry-level contract

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Hunter Brzustewicz to a three-year entry-level contract. The average annual value of the deal is US$950,000. Calgary acquired Brzustewicz from Vancouver on Jan.

Mar 14, 2024 10:25 AM Read more >

Blue Jays star Bo Bichette kicks up training regimen by adding Muay Thai to the mix

An avid mixed martial arts fan, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette turned to a traditional combat sport for a new training technique in the off-season.

Mar 14, 2024 9:22 AM Read more >

NFL considers rule changes that include challenges for penalties

The Indianapolis Colts are proposing a rule change that would allow coaches to challenge any penalty call for the first time.

Mar 14, 2024 8:45 AM Read more >

Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads stolen en route to Pittsburgh. Giveaway postponed

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jaromir Jagr is missing. Well, the bobbleheads of the former NHL star are anyway. The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Thursday that a shipment carrying bobbleheads of the franchise icon was stolen after arriving in California.

Mar 14, 2024 8:38 AM Read more >

After 50 years, Tommy John surgery is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return

NEW YORK (AP) — Tommy John surgery, like baseball itself, is evolving to increase success and sometimes speed return. Dr. Jeffrey R.

Mar 14, 2024 6:15 AM Read more >

Tommy John surgery can work once, twice - even 3 1/2 times - for major league pitchers

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani , Jacob deGrom and Walker Buehler found out Tommy John surgery is no longer a rarity but now routine.

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