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A quick look at Calgary Flames, city financial proposals on new NHL arena

A quick look at Calgary Flames, city financial proposals on new NHL arena

CALGARY — A quick look at what the City of Calgary and the Calgary Flames are offering to build a new NHL arena: City of Calgary — an equal three-way split of $185 million each from the city, Flames and a ticket surcharge paid by users for a total of
Lions searching for answers on offence ahead of critical matchup with Tiger-Cats

Lions searching for answers on offence ahead of critical matchup with Tiger-Cats

VANCOUVER — Simply put, Jonathon Jennings can't explain it. The B.C.
NHL PREVIEW: Oilers, Hawks, Jets among intriguing teams to watch this season

NHL PREVIEW: Oilers, Hawks, Jets among intriguing teams to watch this season

Hours before they were to host their very first NHL draft, the Chicago Blackhawks turned their team upside down.
Montreal chosen host city for 2020 world figure skating championships

Montreal chosen host city for 2020 world figure skating championships

Montreal has been selected to host the 2020 world figure skating championships. Skate Canada made the announcement Thursday, saying the event will be held March 16-22, 2020, at the Bell Centre.
Veteran defensive back Grymes returns to Edmonton Eskimos after time in NFL

Veteran defensive back Grymes returns to Edmonton Eskimos after time in NFL

EDMONTON — Aaron Grymes is back with the Edmonton Eskimos. The veteran defensive back re-signed with the CFL club after being among the final cuts of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles.
At The Turn: Get thee to the Presidents Cup, where watching golf is good for you

At The Turn: Get thee to the Presidents Cup, where watching golf is good for you

OTTAWA — So there's good news and there's bad news, golf fans: the good news is that watching golf can significantly improve your health and reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke or diabetes. The bad news: watching it on TV doesn't count.
Bernie Casey, pro football player turned actor, dies

Bernie Casey, pro football player turned actor, dies

LOS ANGELES — Bernie Casey, a professional football player turned poet, painter and actor known for parts in films such as "Revenge of the Nerds" and "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka," has died. He was 78.
Young girl hospitalized by 105 mph foul at Yankee Stadium

Young girl hospitalized by 105 mph foul at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK — A young girl at Yankee Stadium was injured by a 105 mph foul ball off the bat of Todd Frazier during Wednesday's game against Minnesota, leading some players to call for protective netting to be extended.
Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games MLB American League Kansas City 15 Toronto 5 N.Y. Yankees 11 Minnesota 3 Oakland 3 Detroit 2 Boston 9 Baltimore 0 Houston 4 Chicago White Sox 3 Cleveland 6 L.A. Angels 5 Texas 8 Seattle 6 National League Miami 9 N.Y.
Canucks erase early two-goal deficit, beat Flames 5-3 in pre-season play

Canucks erase early two-goal deficit, beat Flames 5-3 in pre-season play

CALGARY — It was a rough first NHL shift Wednesday night for Jalen Chatfield, but the Canucks defenceman bounced back nicely.