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QMJHL cancels Maritimes prospect event due to concerns over COVID-19

QMJHL cancels Maritimes prospect event due to concerns over COVID-19

MONTREAL — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has cancelled a Maritimes-based prospects event, citing concerns over COVID-19. The second leg of the QMJHL Cup was scheduled to be held Feb. 3-6 in Dartmouth, N.S., but will not take place.
Andrew Olivieri to oversee Canada men's youth soccer program

Andrew Olivieri to oversee Canada men's youth soccer program

TORONTO — Canada Soccer has put Andrew Olivieri in charge of the Canadian men's youth teams. The move allows coach John Herdman to focus on the senior side and World Cup qualification.
Three Canadians taken in first round of MLS SuperDraft

Three Canadians taken in first round of MLS SuperDraft

Canadians Tani Oluwaseyi, O'Vonte Mullings and Mo Omar went in the first round of the MLS SuperDraft on Tuesday. Oluwaseyi, a forward from St.
Veteran forwards Poulin, Johnston lead Canada's bid to reclaim Olympic hockey gold

Veteran forwards Poulin, Johnston lead Canada's bid to reclaim Olympic hockey gold

CALGARY — Marie-Philip Poulin and Rebecca Johnston will represent Canada in Olympic women's hockey for a fourth time in their careers after winning gold in both 2010 and 2014, and silver in 2018.
Canada's 2022 Olympic women's hockey team roster

Canada's 2022 Olympic women's hockey team roster

CALGARY — Canada's Olympic women's hockey team roster for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing from Feb. 4 to Feb. 20, with hometown and club team. Goaltenders Kristin Campbell, Brandon, Man., (PWHPA); Ann-Renée Desbiens, La Malbaie, Que.
Oilers GM Ken Holland on Evander Kane: 'I believe in second chances'

Oilers GM Ken Holland on Evander Kane: 'I believe in second chances'

Ken Holland isn't closing the door on Evander Kane. In fact, he might end up rolling out the red carpet.
Veteran trainer Casse has three solid prospects for 2022 Kentucky Derby

Veteran trainer Casse has three solid prospects for 2022 Kentucky Derby

TORONTO — It's still early in the process, but trainer Mark Casse once again has some solid Kentucky Derby prospects in his stable.
Djokovic back into swing in Australia, visa questions linger

Djokovic back into swing in Australia, visa questions linger

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic held a practice session on Tuesday, a day after he left immigration detention, focusing on defending his Australian Open title even while he still faces the prospect of deportation because he’s not vaccinate
Veteran defensive back T.J. Lee III signs extension with B.C. Lions

Veteran defensive back T.J. Lee III signs extension with B.C. Lions

VANCOUVER — Defensive back T.J. Lee III signed a contract extension with the B.C. Lions on Tuesday. Lee, the Lions' long-serving player, was set to become a free agent Feb. 8. Lee has appeared in 94 career games with B.C.
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign offensive lineman Vaughn to contract extension

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign offensive lineman Vaughn to contract extension

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed American offensive lineman Terran Vaughn to a contract extension Tuesday. The six-foot-three, 305-pound Vaughn missed the 2021 season due to a shoulder injury.