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Blue Jays forced to pivot to other free agents after missing out on Shohei Ohtani

Blue Jays forced to pivot to other free agents after missing out on Shohei Ohtani

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have been forced to pivot after missing out on two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, who agreed to a US$700-million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers last week.
B.C. Lions say coaching staff returning for 2024, Phillips gets assistant coach role

B.C. Lions say coaching staff returning for 2024, Phillips gets assistant coach role

SURREY, B.C. — B.C. Lions head coach Rick Campbell says his entire coaching staff from the 2023 season will return next year.
Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Rimouski Océanic to host 2025 Memorial Cup

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Rimouski Océanic to host 2025 Memorial Cup

RIMOUSKI, Que. — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Rimouski Océanic will host the 2025 Memorial Cup, the Canadian Hockey League announced Monday.
All-star punter Richie Leone signs extension with Ottawa Redblacks

All-star punter Richie Leone signs extension with Ottawa Redblacks

OTTAWA — All-star punter Richie Leone signed a one-year extension with the Ottawa Redblacks on Monday. Leone earned his fifth all-star nod this year after punting for 4,399 yards on 117 attempts.
Team Rachel Homan in top form entering Grand Slam of Curling's Masters

Team Rachel Homan in top form entering Grand Slam of Curling's Masters

After tinkering with positions in the first season of the quadrennial after the arrival of Tracy Fleury, Rachel Homan is back in the house and has skipped her team to the top of the Canadian rankings.
NHL roundup: Oilers win seventh straight by beating Devils 4-1

NHL roundup: Oilers win seventh straight by beating Devils 4-1

EDMONTON, Alta. (AP) — Calvin Pickard made 26 saves for his first National Hockey League victory in almost two years and the Edmonton Oilers ran their winning streak to seven, beating the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday.
Vilardi scores late to lift Jets past Ducks 4-2

Vilardi scores late to lift Jets past Ducks 4-2

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Gabe Vilardi broke a tie with 1:42 left with the third as the Winnipeg Jets edged the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 on Sunday.
Habs prospect Owen Beck ready to share wisdom at Canada's world junior selection camp

Habs prospect Owen Beck ready to share wisdom at Canada's world junior selection camp

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Owen Beck got a taste of the big stage in Halifax. The centre was cut by Canada heading into last year's world junior hockey championship on home soil before being summoned ahead of the medal round as an injury replacement.
Colton Sissons scores twice as Predators hold off Canadiens for 2-1 win

Colton Sissons scores twice as Predators hold off Canadiens for 2-1 win

MONTREAL — Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette believes Sunday night's 2-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens was a good example of how far his team has come.
WHL roundup: Blades knock off Hitmen 2-1 in defensive battle

WHL roundup: Blades knock off Hitmen 2-1 in defensive battle

SASKATOON — Egor Sidorov's goal at 19:55 of the first period, stood up as the winner as the Saskatoon Blades edged the visiting Calgary Hitmen 2-1 in a Western Hockey League defensive battle on Sunday.