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Oilers' Skinner stays on even keel as his roller-coaster career reaches a new high

Oilers' Skinner stays on even keel as his roller-coaster career reaches a new high

EDMONTON — Stuart Skinner was born and raised in Edmonton as a die-hard Oilers fan. Even in his wildest dreams, he could not have imagined that he’d break a team record held by Hall of Famer Grant Fuhr.
Canada's Grondin picks up second World Cup snowboard cross victory of the season

Canada's Grondin picks up second World Cup snowboard cross victory of the season

SAINT MORITZ, Switzerland — Canadian snowboard cross racer Eliot Grondin picked up his second World Cup victory of the season Friday The 22-year-old from Sainte-Marie, Que.
Elaine Chuli pays tribute to Montreal with 'Ken Dryden theme' PWHL goalie mask

Elaine Chuli pays tribute to Montreal with 'Ken Dryden theme' PWHL goalie mask

MONTREAL — Elaine Chuli never saw Ken Dryden play. The 29-year-old can still appreciate the Hall of Fame goaltender's exploits between the pipes for the Montreal Canadiens. And that's despite growing up a fan of the archrival Toronto Maple Leafs.

Canadian Soccer Business, Mediapro trade accusations in Ontario court filings

TORONTO — The opening blows have been delivered in a court battle that could have major implications for how Canadian soccer fans view the domestic brand of the beautiful game.
Bruising forward Wayne Simmonds calls time on NHL career: 'I'm done'

Bruising forward Wayne Simmonds calls time on NHL career: 'I'm done'

TORONTO — The Wayne Train has made its final stop. After 15 hard-nosed NHL seasons where he filled the net and threw plenty of fists, Wayne Simmonds has called time on his playing career.
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas asks CAS to overturn race ban rules as discrimination

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas asks CAS to overturn race ban rules as discrimination

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has asked a Swiss sports court to overturn rules imposed by World Aquatics that stop her competing in elite women’s races and she says are discrimination.
Former CFL defensive back Kelly Malveaux, a two-time East all-star, dead at 47

Former CFL defensive back Kelly Malveaux, a two-time East all-star, dead at 47

MONTREAL — Kelly Malveaux, a defensive back who played 10 seasons in the CFL and was a Grey Cup champion and two-time East Division all-star, has died at 47.
Argonauts sign all-star linebacker Wynton McManis to extension

Argonauts sign all-star linebacker Wynton McManis to extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have signed all-star linebacker Wynton McManis to a contract extension, the CFL team announced Friday.

Canadian cyclist permanently banned for code of conduct violations

Cycling Canada has banned Alexander Amiri from its activities and events after an Abuse-Free Sport adjudicative panel found the road cyclist breached the organization's code of conduct.
Canadian rugby sevens women qualify for Cup quarterfinals in Perth tournament

Canadian rugby sevens women qualify for Cup quarterfinals in Perth tournament

PERTH, Australia — The Canadian women's rugby sevens team has made the Cup quarterfinals of the HSBC Perth Sevens, bouncing back from a narrow 14-12 loss to Britain to defeat South Africa 26-7 on the first day of play Friday.
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