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NHL's first brother-for-brother swap headlines Flames trade deadline day

NHL's first brother-for-brother swap headlines Flames trade deadline day

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames' trade deadline deals Friday included the NHL's first swap of brothers. The Flames got Nick Ritchie from the Arizona Coyotes and sent his older brother Brett to the desert.
'Bittersweet' gold for Canada in women's team pursuit at speedskating worlds

'Bittersweet' gold for Canada in women's team pursuit at speedskating worlds

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands — Canadian speedskaters Isabelle Weidemann, Ivanie Blondin and Valérie Maltais claimed the world title in women's team pursuit on Friday after the Dutch team was disqualified due to a technicality.
Canadiens act as third-party broker, help AHL affiliate on quiet trade deadline day

Canadiens act as third-party broker, help AHL affiliate on quiet trade deadline day

BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens used their cap space to acquire assets and helped their American Hockey League affiliate in a quiet trade deadline day on Friday.
Oilers 'pretty close' to fulfilling wish list ahead of NHL trade deadline

Oilers 'pretty close' to fulfilling wish list ahead of NHL trade deadline

EDMONTON — Ken Holland thinks the Edmonton Oilers got "pretty close" to fulfilling their trade-deadline wish list, despite being up against the salary cap.
Nunez hits walk-off two-run single, Guerrero hurt in Jays win over Rays

Nunez hits walk-off two-run single, Guerrero hurt in Jays win over Rays

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Rainer Nunez hit a walk-off two-run single as the Toronto Blue Jays came back to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-6 on Friday in spring training baseball action.
Final Brier: Lead Colin Hodgson to retire from four-player game at end of season

Final Brier: Lead Colin Hodgson to retire from four-player game at end of season

LONDON, Ont. — Mixed emotions were at play in recent weeks as Colin Hodgson considered retirement from competitive four-player curling. The 32-year-old lead has a lot to look forward to away from the pebbled ice.
Source: Winnipeg Blue Bombers to be awarded 2025 Grey Cup game

Source: Winnipeg Blue Bombers to be awarded 2025 Grey Cup game

TORONTO — The Grey Cup game is returning to Winnipeg. According to a source, the league will award the 2025 Grey Cup to the Manitoba capital later this month.
Brown replaces Yerzy on Canada's World Baseball Classic roster

Brown replaces Yerzy on Canada's World Baseball Classic roster

OTTAWA — Outfielder Dasan Brown has been added to Canada's World Baseball Classic roster. Brown, from Oakville, Ont., replaces first baseman and catcher Andy Yerzy, who withdrew from competition at the international tournament.
Canadian middleweight looks to make impression on high-profile UFC 285 card

Canadian middleweight looks to make impression on high-profile UFC 285 card

Canadian middleweight Marc-Andre (Powerbar) Barriault looks to take advantage of a marquee stage Saturday when he takes on Julian (The Cuban Missile Crisis) Marquez on the undercard of UFC 285.
'I want an edge:' Canada's Alysha Newman finding form in a different mental space

'I want an edge:' Canada's Alysha Newman finding form in a different mental space

Alysha Newman is seeing things in a different light — and more specifically, looking for an edge. The London, Ont., native won the World Indoor Tour in Birmingham, England last Saturday, closing with a 4.78-metre performance in the pole vault — 0.
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