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Draisaitl, Chiasson spark Oilers

December 6, 2019

EDMONTON — It wasn’t the flashy kind of win the Edmonton Oilers are used to getting with their high-end talent. Leon Draisaitl and Alex Chiasson each had a goal and an ...

Thompson scores late in 3rd, Canadiens beat Rangers 2-1

December 6, 2019

NEW YORK — The Montreal Canadiens are hoping their season is back on track.After suffering eight straight losses, Friday night's 2-1 win over the New York Rangers gave ...

Knicks fire David Fizdale, make Mike Miller interim coach

December 6, 2019

NEW YORK — David Fizdale was the latest coach tasked with trying to turn around the New York Knicks.He was given barely 100 games before the longtime losers decided it was ...

Halifax Thunderbirds set to make National Lacrosse League debut on Saturday

December 6, 2019

Cody Jamieson has played lacrosse his whole life, including suiting up for the Knighthawks the past nine years in Rochester, N.Y. Now he gets to show Halifax what the sport ...

Keefe facing 1st real test with Maple Leafs as struggling Toronto hits the road

December 6, 2019

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe's tenure as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs couldn't have started any better.A re-energized roster blasted out of the gate with a trio of road ...

All downhill for Ledecka at Lake Louise

December 6, 2019

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — Ester Ledecka proved her versatility on snow again winning the season-opening women's World Cup downhill Friday in Lake Louise, Alta. The Czech skier...

Impact re-sign goalkeeper Clement Diop to one-year deal with option for 2021

December 6, 2019

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact have signed French goalkeeper Clement Diop to a one-year contract with an option for 2021.The 26-year-old has spent the last two Major League ...

Staff report rejects proposed site for potential Halifax CFL stadium

December 6, 2019

HALIFAX — A report prepared for Halifax Regional Council recommends the rejection of a proposed CFL stadium in the city's Shannon Park neighbourhood, but also says a one-time...

Navigating the Grey Area: Hockey pushes coaching styles into spotlight

December 6, 2019

Longtime hockey pro Sean McMorrow knew what was coming after his team's particularly poor showing in a blowout loss back in his junior days.Hockey sticks would not be needed ...

Calgary Stampeders re-sign defensive back Jamar Wall

December 6, 2019

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed defensive back Jamar Wall.The eight-year veteran from Lubbock, Texas, has played 128 career regular-season games for the ...

Drury wins World Cup ski cross opener to highlight three-medal day for Canada

December 6, 2019

VAL THORENS, France — Kevin Drury won gold as Canada kicked off the ski cross World Cup season with a three-medal performance Friday.Drury, from Toronto, came from behind in ...

Blondin wins, Weidemann takes third in World Cup 5,000m speedskating race

December 6, 2019

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan — Ivanie Blondin won gold and fellow Ottawa native Isabelle Weidemann claimed bronze in the women's 5,000 metres Friday at a World Cup speedskating ...

Regina teenager Alex Gonzalez named Vancouver Whitecaps esports gamer

December 6, 2019

Alex Gonzalez, an 18-year-old who turned heads ...

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Andreas Johnsson goes on long-term injury list

December 6, 2019

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Andreas Johnsson has ...

Jason Maas joins Saskatchewan Roughriders as offensive co-ordinator

December 6, 2019

REGINA — Craig Dickenson is thrilled to have a ...

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Saskatchewan rig count climbs to 45, similar to last year

December 4, 2019

Estevan – Drilling activity has picked up in Saskatchewan, with 45 rigs now working as of Dec. 4, according to Rig Locator (riglocator.ca). That’s a substantial jump from...

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Yes, there are jobs out there. The service rigs are hiring

December 3, 2019

We’ve been hearing about this for a while, and this month, it was time to do something about it. Almost every service rig company we’ve spoken to in the province could ...