Murray Wood: Drop in reading rates a sad trend to see
New data suggests people are spending less time reading for pleasure. Murray Wood says it's sad that people are drawn to...
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Montreal Canadiens sign forward Joel Armia to four-year, US$13.6-million extension
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have locked up Joel Armia, signing the Finnish forward to a four-year extension. The Habs say the deal, announced Tuesday, has an average annual value of US$3.4 milli...
Jul 27, 2021
NBC's Tokyo Olympics viewership gets off to rough start
NEW YORK (AP) - If there's going to be a surge in viewership interest in the Tokyo Olympics, NBC Universal is still waiting. For three straight nights, viewership for the Tokyo Games has been down mor...
Jul 27, 2021
From great goalies to feisty forwards, lots of talent to be found in NHL free agency
A wild off-season continues for NHL general managers this week as they hunt for deals on the free agent market. From veteran goaltenders to burly defenceman and celebrated snipers, several big talents...
Jul 27, 2021
Pats acquire for goaltender Maddocks from Victoria
The Regina Pats got some added help in the crease by acquiring 18-year-old goaltender Keegan Maddocks from the Victoria Royals Tuesday. Regina sent 20-year-old Carter Massier to Victoria in the exchan...
Jul 27, 2021
Bauer's administrative leave extended through Aug 6
NEW YORK (AP) - Trevor Bauer's administrative leave was extended by 10 days through Aug. 6 on Tuesday by Major League Baseball and the players' association while the sport's investigators check into a...
Jul 27, 2021
Colorado acquires Canadian Mark-Anthony Kaye in million-dollar deal with LAFC
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. - The Colorado Rapids acquired Canadian international midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye in a million-dollar deal with Los Angeles FC on Tuesday. The Rapids sent LAFC US$1 million in ge...
Jul 27, 2021
Canucks goalie Braden Holtby, Oilers forward James Neal set for buyouts
The Vancouver Canucks have placed goalie Braden Holtby on waivers ahead of a buyout. The 31-year-old netminder came to Vancouver in free agency last year, signing a two-year deal with an average annua...
Jul 27, 2021
Vancouver Canucks sign forward Conor Garland to five-year, US$24.75-million deal
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have locked up one of their latest acquisitions, signing forward Conor Garland to a five-year contract. The club says the deal comes with an average annual value of U...
Jul 27, 2021
Jamie Nye: Canadiens controversial draft choice is par for the course in pro sports
The Montreal Canadiens faced criticism for their first round draft pick, and deservedly so. They selected Logan Mailloux, who is coming off a criminal charge in Sweden. He took a photo during sex and ...
Jul 27, 2021
Trudeau says Canadiens' selection of Logan Mailloux shows 'lack of judgment'
MONTREAL - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday he's not happy with the Montreal Canadiens' draft selection of a player convicted of a sex-related offence. "As a lifelong Habs fan, I have to say...
Jul 27, 2021
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Evan talks with Premier Moe about his trip to China and the current state of canola tariffs, Ray Wilgenbusch about the M...