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Calgary Flames winger Blake Coleman suspended two games for boarding

Calgary Flames winger Blake Coleman suspended two games for boarding

NEW YORK — Calgary Flames winger Blake Coleman has been suspended for a pre-season game and a regular-season game for boarding Wednesday in Winnipeg.
Premier League club Newcastle bought by Saudi sovereign fund

Premier League club Newcastle bought by Saudi sovereign fund

LONDON (AP) — Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund completed a buyout of Premier League club Newcastle on Thursday, giving hope to fans dreaming of a first title in almost a century but concerning human rights activists that the kingdom had gained a
Court says Ronaldo rape lawsuit in Vegas should be dismissed

Court says Ronaldo rape lawsuit in Vegas should be dismissed

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal magistrate judge in Nevada has sided with Cristiano Ronaldo’s lawyers against a woman who sued for more than the $375,000 in hush money she received in 2010 after saying the international soccer star raped her in Las Vegas.
We the North: Yellowknife-based skip Kerry Galusha posting strong results this season

We the North: Yellowknife-based skip Kerry Galusha posting strong results this season

A decision to travel to more events this season has paid immediate dividends for Yellowknife skip Kerry Galusha and her curling team.
Price's decision to enter NHL/NHLPA assistance program supported by family, team

Price's decision to enter NHL/NHLPA assistance program supported by family, team

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price voluntarily entered the NHL and NHL Players' Association's joint assistance program on Thursday, and his decision was supported by family, former teammates and others in the NHL.
Canada adds Ardron, Parfrey for second leg of Rugby World Cup qualifier in Chile

Canada adds Ardron, Parfrey for second leg of Rugby World Cup qualifier in Chile

Coach Kingsley Jones has made two changes to his starting lineup for Canada's weekend rematch with Chile in their Rugby World Cup qualifying series. The 21st-ranked Canadian men hold a one-point edge over No.
Friends, rivals Collaros and Harris set to clash when Bombers host Elks

Friends, rivals Collaros and Harris set to clash when Bombers host Elks

WINNIPEG — Quarterbacks Zach Collaros and Trevor Harris may be foes on the football field, but they’re also friends who support each other.
Sens sign Tyler Ennis; Colin White out 4-6 months with shoulder injury

Sens sign Tyler Ennis; Colin White out 4-6 months with shoulder injury

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators signed winger Tyler Ennis to a one-year contract worth US$900,000 Thursday, and announced centre Colin White will miss up to six months with a dislocated shoulder that requires surgery.
Queen Elizabeth launches baton relay for Commonwealth Games

Queen Elizabeth launches baton relay for Commonwealth Games

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II held her first major engagement at Buckingham Palace since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic a year and a half ago, as she presided Thursday over the launch of the baton relay for next year's Commonwealth Games in
Canada has history at Azteca Stadium, but little of it has been good

Canada has history at Azteca Stadium, but little of it has been good

Azteca Stadium has been a house of horrors for most visitors. But no one can deny the venerable Mexico City soccer venue has history.