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Former Maple Leafs coach, Hershey Bears star Mike Nykoluk dead at 87

TORONTO — Mike Nykoluk, who captained the Toronto Marlboros to a Memorial Cup title and went on to coach the NHL's Maple Leafs for three and a half seasons, has died. He was 87. The Maple Leafs confirmed Nykoluk's death on Twitter.
Liam Gill to replace injured Derek Livingston on Canadian snowboard team

Liam Gill to replace injured Derek Livingston on Canadian snowboard team

Canada's Derek Livingston will not compete in men's snowboard halfpipe at the Beijing Olympics after sustaining a lower-body injury during a recent training run. Livingston, from Aurora, Ont., will be replaced by Calgary's Liam Gill in the event.

Ticats sign veteran Canadian receiver Lemar Durant to CFL contract

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed free-agent Canadian receiver Lemar Durant on Monday. Durant, 29, was released by the B.C. Lions on Jan. 21. Durant played nine games with B.C.

Veteran offensive lineman Figueroa signs extension with Lions

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions signed veteran American offensive lineman Joel Figueroa to a contract extension Monday. Figueroa, 32, was slated to become a free agent next week. Figueroa is entering his ninth CFL season and fourth with B.C.
Barcelona bids to sign Aubameyang and sell Dembélé

Barcelona bids to sign Aubameyang and sell Dembélé

MADRID (AP) — The last day of the winter transfer window arrived in Spain on Monday with Barcelona hoping to seal the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and find a buyer for Ousmane Dembélé.
Veteran third Emma Miskew filling big shoes at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Veteran third Emma Miskew filling big shoes at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Before this week's Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Emma Miskew had curled one game in 27 years without Rachel Homan.
Patrik Laine scores twice, Blue Jackets send Canadiens to 6th straight defeat

Patrik Laine scores twice, Blue Jackets send Canadiens to 6th straight defeat

MONTREAL — Patrik Laine scored twice and Joonas Korpisalo made 32 saves as the Columbus Blue Jackets doubled up the league-worst Montreal Canadiens 6-3 on Sunday.
Dempsey, Solo, Boxx elected to US Soccer Hall of Fame

Dempsey, Solo, Boxx elected to US Soccer Hall of Fame

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Clint Dempsey, Hope Solo and Shannon Boxx were among six people elected Sunday to the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame.
Canadian men turn heads as they beat the U.S. to near qualification for Qatar 2022

Canadian men turn heads as they beat the U.S. to near qualification for Qatar 2022

HAMILTON — Canada continued its march to Qatar 2022 on Sunday, bundling the 11th-ranked United States out of its way in a 2-0 victory.
Canadiens goalie Carey Price hopes to play this season despite 'setbacks'

Canadiens goalie Carey Price hopes to play this season despite 'setbacks'

MONTREAL — While Carey Price faced a series of challenges since the 2021 Stanley Cup final that kept him off the ice and away from his teammates, the star goaltender knows he wants to keep blocking shots for the Montreal Canadiens in the near future.