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Capitals winger Tom Wilson banned 20 games for preseason hit

Capitals winger Tom Wilson banned 20 games for preseason hit

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson was banned 20 games by the NHL on Wednesday for a blindside hit to the head of an opponent during a preseason game, the latest and most severe punishment in what the league called an "unprecedented" series of su
Bounce Back: Carey Price looks sharp in Habs' 3-2 overtime loss to Leafs

Bounce Back: Carey Price looks sharp in Habs' 3-2 overtime loss to Leafs

TORONTO — For 60 minutes Carey Price looked like the Vezina Trophy winner that dominated the NHL and won the Hart Trophy as league MVP in 2015. Unfortunately for him and the Montreal Canadiens, Wednesday's game went to overtime.
Athletics Canada bans Desai Williams for life following investigation

Athletics Canada bans Desai Williams for life following investigation

TORONTO — Athletics Canada has banned coach and former Olympic sprinter Desai Williams for life for violating the organization's sexual harassment policy.
Messi masterful as Barcelona renews love affair with Wembley

Messi masterful as Barcelona renews love affair with Wembley

GENEVA — Lionel Messi and Neymar put on separate masterclasses in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Mohamed Salah lacked the spark to lift Liverpool.
Former ski coach Bertrand Charest seeks to have sentence halved by appeal court

Former ski coach Bertrand Charest seeks to have sentence halved by appeal court

MONTREAL — Former national ski coach Bertrand Charest is seeking to have his sexual-assault sentence reduced by at least half.
Kelowna Rockets beat Kamloops, Lethbridge, in bid to host 2020 Memorial Cup

Kelowna Rockets beat Kamloops, Lethbridge, in bid to host 2020 Memorial Cup

CALGARY — The Western Hockey League's Kelowna Rockets will host the Memorial Cup in 2020. The WHL announced today that the 102nd edition of the Canadian Hockey League national championship will be held May 22-31, 2020 at Prospera Place in Kelowna, B.
Maurice tinkers with forward lines before Jets open season at St. Louis

Maurice tinkers with forward lines before Jets open season at St. Louis

WINNIPEG — Mathieu Perreault is looking forward to feeding the puck to Patrik Laine. The veteran is part of two newly formed lines Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice is testing out when the team opens its season Thursday in St. Louis.
Ex-girlfriend of Bills' McCoy alleges physical abuse

Ex-girlfriend of Bills' McCoy alleges physical abuse

ATLANTA — LeSean McCoy's ex-girlfriend says in a new court filing that the Buffalo Bills running back physically abused her and orchestrated a home invasion that left her beaten and bloodied.
Shanahan says Leafs expect their young stars to take less money to stay together

Shanahan says Leafs expect their young stars to take less money to stay together

TORONTO — Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan says the team expects its star players to make financial sacrifices to be part of what's hoped will be a long championship window in Toronto. And that begins with the still-unsigned William Nylander.
Ottawa Senators set to start post-Karlsson era without a captain

Ottawa Senators set to start post-Karlsson era without a captain

OTTAWA — With Erik Karlsson now lacing up his skates on the other side of the continent, the Ottawa Senators are going into the first year of their rebuild without a captain.