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Edmonton Oilers hire retired defenceman Duncan Keith for player development role

Edmonton Oilers hire retired defenceman Duncan Keith for player development role

EDMONTON — Duncan Keith didn't stay away from the NHL very long. The Edmonton Oilers announced Friday the three-time Stanley Cup winner has been named to a player development role with the organization.
Canadian forward Jonathan David scores twice for Lille, leads all Ligue 1 goal-scorers

Canadian forward Jonathan David scores twice for Lille, leads all Ligue 1 goal-scorers

STRASBOURG, France — Canadian Jonathan David scored twice in Lille's 3-0 win over Strasbourg on Friday to lead the French league with nine goals in 11 games this season.
Guardians rally past Yankees 4-2 in 10 innings, tie ALDS 1-1

Guardians rally past Yankees 4-2 in 10 innings, tie ALDS 1-1

NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar Gonzalez singled in the go-ahead run with Cleveland’s second straight bloop hit in the 10th inning, and the Guardians overcame a two-run deficit to beat the New York Yankees 4-2 Friday and even their best-of-five AL Division Ser
Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness tests positive for COVID-19

Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness tests positive for COVID-19

WINNIPEG — Head coach Rick Bowness will have to wait a little longer to make his regular-season debut with the Winnipeg Jets.
Maple Leafs, Senators looking to rekindle dormant Battle of Ontario: 'It was awesome'

Maple Leafs, Senators looking to rekindle dormant Battle of Ontario: 'It was awesome'

TORONTO — D.J. Smith was so far down the Maple Leafs depth chart in the early 2000s, he didn't even travel during the playoffs.
Elmore looks to reclaim Canadian record at Toronto Marathon

Elmore looks to reclaim Canadian record at Toronto Marathon

TORONTO — Malindi Elmore has had the Canadian marathon championships in Toronto on her bucket list since 2012, when she first "came up with this crazy idea of running marathons.
Susan Auch out as chief executive officer of Speed Skating Canada

Susan Auch out as chief executive officer of Speed Skating Canada

Susan Auch was "shocked and deeply saddened" to learn that she was out as chief executive officer of Speed Skating Canada, ending a long tenure with the organization for the Olympic medallist and member of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.
After worst-to-first season, Atletico Ottawa hopes to make mark in CPL playoffs

After worst-to-first season, Atletico Ottawa hopes to make mark in CPL playoffs

Atletico Ottawa continues its worst-to-first season Saturday with its first visit to the Canadian Premier League playoffs, taking on defending champion Pacific FC on Vancouver Island in semifinal play.
Canadian angler Cooper Gallant qualifies to compete on Elite Series in 2023

Canadian angler Cooper Gallant qualifies to compete on Elite Series in 2023

For the first time this year, Cooper Gallant will fish totally for fun. There'll be no pressure on the 24-year-old Bowmanville, Ont.
Elks welcome Argonauts, still looking for first home victory of CFL season

Elks welcome Argonauts, still looking for first home victory of CFL season

EDMONTON — Sooner or later, the Edmonton Elks are going to win a home game. The Toronto Argonauts would rather it be later. The Elks (4-12) enter Saturday’s game with the East-leading Argos (9-6) on a CFL-record 15-game home losing streak.