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Former NBA Commissioner David Stern dies at 77

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern dies at 77

NEW YORK — David Stern had basketball as a passion and law as a profession, one he figured he could return to if a job at the NBA didn’t work out. He never did.
Chelsea denied by overhead kick; Arsenal beats Man United

Chelsea denied by overhead kick; Arsenal beats Man United

LONDON — Having finally ended a goal drought, Alireza Jahanbakhsh is now celebrating the greatest strike of his career. With an acrobatic overhead kick, the Brighton forward stunned not just Chelsea but his own team, too.
Wild at Target: 2021 NHL Winter Classic headed to Minnesota

Wild at Target: 2021 NHL Winter Classic headed to Minnesota

DALLAS — The 2021 NHL Winter Classic will be hosted by the Minnesota Wild at Target Field, the home stadium of the MLB's Twins.
CP NewsAlert: NBA says former commissioner David Stern has died at age 77

CP NewsAlert: NBA says former commissioner David Stern has died at age 77

NEW YORK — NBA says former commissioner David Stern has died at age 77 nearly three weeks after suffering brain hemorrhage. More coming. The Canadian Press
'I just love it more': Habs pick Cole Caufield on his goal-scoring acumen

'I just love it more': Habs pick Cole Caufield on his goal-scoring acumen

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Cole Caufield is getting used to the attention.
Perry gets game misconduct for elbow in Winter Classic

Perry gets game misconduct for elbow in Winter Classic

Dallas Stars forward Corey Perry got a game misconduct penalty, taking him out of the Winter Classic after an elbow to the head of Nashville Predators defenceman Ryan Ellis less than three minutes into Wednesday's game.
Canada's women advance to under-18 world final with 4-1 win over Finland

Canada's women advance to under-18 world final with 4-1 win over Finland

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Jenna Buglioni had the game-winning goal and added an assist as Canada beat Finland 4-1 on Wednesday in the semifinal of the under-18 women's world hockey championship.
Blue Bombers release defensive back Marcus Sayles to pursue NFL opportunities

Blue Bombers release defensive back Marcus Sayles to pursue NFL opportunities

WINNIPEG — Defensive back Marcus Sayles was released by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Wednesday so he can pursue opportunities in the NFL. The 25-year-old international player had several tryouts with NFL players last month.
Canada's Alexis Lafreniere to return from knee injury at world juniors

Canada's Alexis Lafreniere to return from knee injury at world juniors

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Alexis Lafreniere started by weaving back and forth on the edges of his skates. Next up was a series of twists and turns as he continued to test what is, at this moment, Canada's most famous knee.
The Canadian Press examines some hockey storylines to watch out for in 2020

The Canadian Press examines some hockey storylines to watch out for in 2020

From the continued fallout of hockey's so-called social reckoning, Don Cherry's potential replacement, the shaping of Seattle's NHL franchise and the uncertain future of the women's game, The Canadian Press takes a look at some hockey storylines to w