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Wife: David Ortiz in good condition, out of intensive care

BOSTON — David Ortiz's wife says he has moved out of intensive care.

Jun 22, 2019 5:10 PM Read more >

Subban, Marleau among the players traded on busy second day of NHL draft

VANCOUVER — Ray Shero knew he'd be leaving the West Coast with star centre Jack Hughes. The New Jersey Devils general manager was less sure about his other big target until Saturday morning.

Jun 22, 2019 4:53 PM Read more >

NHL salary cap set at US$81.5 million for 2019-20 season, floor at $60.2 million

TORONTO — The NHL's salary cap has been set at US$81.5 million for the 2019-20 season after the league and its players' association reached an agreement on Saturday. A lower limit of $60.2 million and an adjusted midpoint of $70.

Jun 22, 2019 4:29 PM Read more >

Canadian teams add talent to prospect pools with NHL draft

VANCOUVER — Nicolas Robertson has long wanted to wear the Toronto Maple Leafs logo on his chest. The 18 year old finally pulled on a Leafs jersey with his name emblazoned on the back on Saturday after Toronto picked him 53rd overall at the NHL draft.

Jun 22, 2019 4:23 PM Read more >

Canadian women expect tight struggle against Sweden at Women's World Cup

PARIS — The last time Stephanie Labbe faced Sweden, she led Canada to a 6-5 penalty shootout win for third place at the Algarve Cup. The 32-year-old goalkeeper from Stony Plain, Alta.

Jun 22, 2019 1:48 PM Read more >

Cape Breton town writes to prime minister opposing funds for airport

PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — The mayor of a Cape Breton town has formally advised the Prime Minister's Office about her "grave concerns" over a proposal to fund an airport that would service a major golf resort on the island's west coast.

Jun 22, 2019 1:34 PM Read more >

Canucks acquire forward J.T. Miller from Lightning

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks made a splash at their home draft on Saturday, acquiring forward J.T. Miller from the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Jun 22, 2019 1:20 PM Read more >

Worthington helps lead Wolfpack over Olympiques in rugby league play

TORONTO — Greg Worthington scored a pair of tries to lead the Toronto Wolfpack to a 28-16 victory over the Toulouse Olympiques on Sunday in rugby league action.

Jun 22, 2019 1:17 PM Read more >

Auger-Aliassime falls to Lopez in semifinals of Queen's Club tournament

LONDON — Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime fell just short of reaching his fourth ATP final of the season, losing in three sets to veteran Feliciano Lopez on Saturday in the semifinals of the Queen's Club tournament.

Jun 22, 2019 12:47 PM Read more >

Predators send defenceman P.K. Subban to Devils for Santini, picks

VANCOUVER — P.K. Subban is leaving Music City. The Nashville Predators traded the 30-year-old defenceman to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday ahead of the second round of the NHL draft.

Jun 22, 2019 11:53 AM Read more >