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Connor Hellebuyck, Auston Matthews receive top weekly honours from NHL

NEW YORK — Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is the NHL's first star of the week. Hellebuyck went 3-0-0 with a 1.67 goals-against average, a .938 save percentage and one shutout to lead the Jets into second place in the North Division.

Apr 12, 2021 11:13 AM Read more >

CFL continuing talks with federal government about return to field in '21

The CFL has continued talks with the federal government about securing financial assistance in an effort to return to the field this season. A source confirmed talks are ongoing.

Apr 12, 2021 10:15 AM Read more >

Bruins bolster playoff push, acquire Taylor Hall from Sabres

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The banged-up Boston Bruins got a boost for their playoff push Monday by acquiring forward Taylor Hall in a trade Monday with the Buffalo Sabres.

Apr 12, 2021 9:06 AM Read more >

Nguyen, Daleman headline Canada's figure skating team competing in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan — In a season all but erased by COVID-19, a handful of Canadian figure skaters will have one last chance to compete at this week's World Team Trophy in Osaka, Japan.

Apr 12, 2021 8:39 AM Read more >

Men's world curling championship in Calgary concludes amid COVID scare

CALGARY — Niklas Edin's fifth world men's curling title was memorable not only because of the history the Swede made.

Apr 12, 2021 1:44 AM Read more >

'You're playing poker': NHL teams navigating pandemic trade deadline

Ken Holland has experienced both sides of the NHL trade deadline.

Apr 11, 2021 10:43 PM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Crnkovic has goal, assist as Blades edge Wheat Kings 3-2

REGINA — Nolan Maier registered 42 saves, leading the Saskatoon Blades to a 3-2 win over the Brandon Wheat Kings in Western Hockey League action on Sunday.

Apr 11, 2021 10:32 PM Read more >

Knicks recover after blown lead to beat Raptors 102-96

NEW YORK — Julius Randle scored 26 points and the New York Knicks recovered after blowing an 18-point lead to beat the Toronto Raptors 102-96 on Sunday night. RJ Barrett added 19 as the Knicks (27-27) won their second straight to get back to .500.

Apr 11, 2021 9:30 PM Read more >

Maple Leafs acquire veteran forward Nick Foligno from Columbus in three-team deal

TORONTO — Nick Foligno vividly recalls walking home from Maple Leaf Gardens with his family one memorable night in the spring of 1993.

Apr 11, 2021 9:28 PM Read more >

Flames deal goalie David Rittich to Leafs for third-round pick in 2022

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs are fortifying their crease, acquirring goalie David Rittich from the Calgary Flames.

Apr 11, 2021 9:17 PM Read more >