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ECHL approves sale of Lions, new owners say they are committed to Trois-Rivières

ECHL approves sale of Lions, new owners say they are committed to Trois-Rivières

SHREWSBURY, N.J. — The ECHL's board of governors has approved the sale of the Trois-Rivières Lions to Spire Hockey, the hockey league announced Tuesday.
PWHL announces playoff arenas for Toronto, Montreal to start their semifinal series

PWHL announces playoff arenas for Toronto, Montreal to start their semifinal series

TORONTO — The Professional Women's Hockey League's first four playoff games will be played in Toronto's Coca-Cola Coliseum and Place Bell in Laval, Que.
When it comes to NHL player injury transparency, mum's still the word

When it comes to NHL player injury transparency, mum's still the word

DENVER — Upper-body injury? Lower-body injury? Or perhaps the ultimate in vagueness: general body soreness? Much to the chagrin of hockey fans yearning for information on NHL player injuries, teams remain steadfast in keeping such details close to th
Elks take linebacker Mauga-Clements first overall in CFL global draft

Elks take linebacker Mauga-Clements first overall in CFL global draft

TORONTO — The Edmonton Elks selected linebacker Eteva Mauga-Clements first overall in the CFL's global draft Tuesday. The six-foot-four, 218-pound Mauga-Clements, from American Samoa, last played football at the University of Nebraska in 2022.
Bedard, Faber, Hughes named finalists for NHL's rookie of the year award

Bedard, Faber, Hughes named finalists for NHL's rookie of the year award

NEW YORK — Chicago Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard, Minnesota Wild defenceman Brock Faber and New Jersey Devils defenceman Luke Hughes are the finalists for this season's Calder Memorial Trophy.
Canadians Mike Woods, Riley Pickrell to race in Giro d'Italia for Israel-Premier Tech

Canadians Mike Woods, Riley Pickrell to race in Giro d'Italia for Israel-Premier Tech

Canadian rider Michael Woods is headed to his third Giro d'Italia and 11th Grand Tour race.
"In the biggest moment, he rises," Canada's Jamal Murray delivers again for Nuggets

"In the biggest moment, he rises," Canada's Jamal Murray delivers again for Nuggets

DENVER — Taped to the wall beside Jamal Murray's stall in the Denver Nuggets' locker-room is a picture of Bruce Lee with a quote from the martial arts legend. "Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do," it reads.
Project ACL launched to help understand, reduce knee injuries in women's footballers

Project ACL launched to help understand, reduce knee injuries in women's footballers

A three-year study dubbed Project ACL launched Tuesday with the goal of reducing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injuries in women's soccer.
Storm's Quinn: 'We stand on the shoulders of giants' ahead of WNBA game in Edmonton

Storm's Quinn: 'We stand on the shoulders of giants' ahead of WNBA game in Edmonton

Noelle Quinn can't wait to bring the WNBA to Western Canada.
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets are facing elimination tonight from the marathon that is the NHL playoffs. Both were considered Cup "favourites" by popular betting firms just 11 short days ago.