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Court hears legal arguments in sex assault case of five hockey players

Court hears legal arguments in sex assault case of five hockey players

LONDON, Ont. — Lawyers in the sexual assault case of five members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team began what are expected to be several weeks of legal arguments on Monday, ahead of next year's trial.
Vancouver Whitecaps fire head coach Vanni Sartini after three-plus seasons in charge

Vancouver Whitecaps fire head coach Vanni Sartini after three-plus seasons in charge

VANCOUVER — Head coach Vanni Sartini paid the price Monday for the Vancouver Whitecaps' mediocre results this past season and subsequent first-round playoff exit.
Utah NHL team walks to arena after bus gets stuck in Toronto traffic

Utah NHL team walks to arena after bus gets stuck in Toronto traffic

TORONTO — Utah’s NHL team was forced to walk to their game against the Maple Leafs after their bus got stuck in Toronto traffic Sunday night, prompting Premier Doug Ford to call the city’s gridlock “embarrassing.
Rock On! Top-flight curling returns to St. John's for first time since 2017 Brier

Rock On! Top-flight curling returns to St. John's for first time since 2017 Brier

Brett Gallant still gets a little choked up when he thinks back to the last time he played at the Mary Brown's Centre in 2017.
US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer

US goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer

U.S. women's national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher is retiring from international soccer. Naeher is on the team's roster for a pair of upcoming matches in Europe but those games will be her last after a full 11 years playing for the United States.
Judge rejects request to sideline a San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender

Judge rejects request to sideline a San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender

A judge on Monday rejected a request to block a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she is transgender. Monday’s ruling by U.S. Magistrate Judge S.
Judge rejects request to sideline a San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender

Judge rejects request to sideline a San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender

A judge on Monday rejected a request to block a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she is transgender. Monday’s ruling by U.S. Magistrate Judge S.
Werenski, Rantanen, Woll named NHL's three stars of the week

Werenski, Rantanen, Woll named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Columbus defenceman Zach Werenski, Colorado right-wing Mikko Rantanen and Toronto goaltender Joseph Woll have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week.
Canada forward Evelyne Viens sidelined by injury ahead of Canada friendlies in Spain

Canada forward Evelyne Viens sidelined by injury ahead of Canada friendlies in Spain

AS Roma forward Evelyne Viens has pulled out of upcoming Canada games against Iceland and South Korea due to injury. Viens has been replaced by Clarissa Larisey, who plays her club football in Sweden for BK Häcken.
Canadiens shuffle lines after recalling Roy, Laine skates in regular jersey

Canadiens shuffle lines after recalling Roy, Laine skates in regular jersey

BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens shuffled their forward lines at practice on Monday. The Canadiens recalled forward Joshua Roy from the American Hockey League, while winger Patrik Laine skated in a regular jersey.