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Canada tuning out noise around expectations at FIBA Women's World Cup

Canada tuning out noise around expectations at FIBA Women's World Cup

Canada's women's basketball team shouldered weighty expectations at the Tokyo Olympics. After back-to-back Olympic quarterfinal appearances, many surmised a medal was next — an assumption that may have played a part in Canada's crushing early exit.
AP source: MacKinnon signs 8-year deal, highest paid in NHL

AP source: MacKinnon signs 8-year deal, highest paid in NHL

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche are making Nathan MacKinnon the highest-paid player in the NHL’s salary cap era. MacKinnon, who just turned 27 earlier this month, signed an eight-year contract that is worth $100.
Maple Leafs add Dairy Farmers of Ontario logo to jerseys for upcoming season

Maple Leafs add Dairy Farmers of Ontario logo to jerseys for upcoming season

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs will sport a "Milk" patch on their jersey this season after reaching a partnership with Dairy Farmers of Ontario.
Media set to return to NHL locker rooms for first time since March 2020

Media set to return to NHL locker rooms for first time since March 2020

Trevor Zegras had no idea things were done any other way. The slick, camera-friendly centre with a toolbox full of on-ice tricks made his NHL debut for the Anaheim Ducks in February 2021 as the NHL navigated life alongside COVID-19.
Longtime NHL defenceman Zdeno Chara, 45, retires as a Boston Bruin

Longtime NHL defenceman Zdeno Chara, 45, retires as a Boston Bruin

BOSTON — Zdeno Chara announced his retirement Tuesday after playing 21 seasons in the NHL and captaining the Boston Bruins to the Stanley Cup in 2011. The 6-foot-9 defenceman from Slovakia is calling it a career at age 45.
Evans, Cornelius and Thomas named CFL's top weekly performers

Evans, Cornelius and Thomas named CFL's top weekly performers

TORONTO — Quarterbacks Dane Evans and Taylor Cornelius and linebacker Matthew Thomas were named the CFL's top performers for Week 15 on Tuesday. Evans was named the No.
MLSE's Larry Tanenbaum re-elected chair of NBA board of governors

MLSE's Larry Tanenbaum re-elected chair of NBA board of governors

NEW YORK — Toronto Raptors governor Larry Tanenbaum has been unanimously re-elected as chairman of the NBA board of governors.
Woodbine Mile victory earns Modern Games spot in NTRA thoroughbred poll

Woodbine Mile victory earns Modern Games spot in NTRA thoroughbred poll

TORONTO — An impressive victory in the $1-million Ricoh Woodbine Mile has earned Modern Games a spot in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's top three-year-old thoroughbred poll.
P.K. Subban announces retirement after 13 NHL seasons

P.K. Subban announces retirement after 13 NHL seasons

P.K. Subban has announced his retirement. The former Norris Trophy winner as the NHL's top defenceman shared the news on his social media channels Tuesday morning.
Canucks' Hughes on Boudreau: 'You want to run through a brick wall for him'

Canucks' Hughes on Boudreau: 'You want to run through a brick wall for him'

Quinn Hughes has a long history with his head coach. The Vancouver Canucks star defenceman was a kid in the mid-2000s when Bruce Boudreau patrolled the bench for the American Hockey League's Manchester Monarchs.