The Western teams start to focus after their match-ups are finalized

The Calgary Flames will play the Dallas Stars and the Vancouver Canucks will play the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Leafs have fallen and the Jackets look sharp

Joonas Korpisalo made 33 saves as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 on Sunday to win their best-of-five qualifying round series 3-2.

Cardinals weekend series with Cubs postponed after three more positive coronavirus tests

Another member of the Cardinals has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus.

PGA Championship 2020: Cameron Tringale disqualified after signing incorrect scorecard

Cameron Tringale's PGA Championship came to an early end when he was disqualified Friday for signing for the wrong score at TPC Harding Park

Vikes LB finds heart condition after COVID-19 test

Vikings linebacker Cameron Smith will have to undergo open-heart surgery to address a congenital heart condition and will miss the 2020 season.

NFL's Derrius Guice Arrested for Domestic Violence, Cut By Washington

Washington Football Team star Derrius Guice has been arrested in Virginia on suspicion of domestic violence, TMZ Sports has learned.

Maurizio Sarri sacked as Juventus manager after one season

Italian giants Juventus sack Maurizio Sarri after their Champions League last-16 defeat by Lyon.

Mid-American Conference becomes 1st major college football conference to cancel fall season.

In many ways, the Mid-American Conference has little in common with Power Five leagues that first come to mind when fans think of major college football. There are no 75,000-seat stadiums in...

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Former Florida State center Michael Ojo dies after collapsing during training at age 27

Michael Ojo died after collapsing during training in Serbia, his former team Red Star Belgrade said.

Canucks get it done and oust the Wild in O.T.

The Vancouver Canucks overcame a third-period deficit and finished it off in overtime to eliminate the Minnesota Wild and advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs' round of 16.

Young Canadiens' upset the Pens in monumental series victory

Kiss the draft lottery goodbye, Montreal Canadiens fans. Your team is one of 16 advancing to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Leafs' finish off crazy comeback with O.T. winner

Auston Matthews delivered the overtime dagger Friday after seeing his teammates improbably score three goals in the final four minutes of regulation with Frederik Andersen on the bench for an extra attacker, securing a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets to force a deciding Game 5 in this qualifying series.

Hungry Coyotes' finish off the toothless Predators

Brad Richardson scored the series-clinching goal in overtime as the Arizona Coyotes advanced to the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday with a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 4 of their qualifying round series.

Oilers run out of gas against the 'Hawks

The Chicago Blackhawks have eliminated the Edmonton Oilers from Stanley Cup Playoffs contention with a 3-2 win in Game 4 of their Qualifier Series.

Cardboard Fan In Stable Condition After Being Hit By Foul Ball

BOSTON—Assuring Red Sox Nation that the cutout would make a full recovery, General Manager Brian O’Halloran told reporters Friday that a cardboard fan was in stable condition after being hit by a foul ball. “We were all horrified by the accident, but thankfully the fan will come away from this incident with just a few dents and crumples,” said O’Halloran, who commended paramedics for rushing to the scene and taping the cutout’s head back on before it was too late. “The safety of our fans is our top priority. We’re lucky that the cardboard man is okay after that close call. Rest assured, we’re giving him season tickets for life.” In a related report, a Nationals–Orioles game was suspended after a cardboard fan succumbed to a thunderstorm.

Injury-riddles Jets go down in Flames

The No. 8 Calgary Flames have advanced to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the No. 9 Winnipeg Jets 4-0 in Game 4 of their best-of-five Qualifier Series.

Boeser and Canucks' take a 2-1 series lead over the Wild

Jacob Markstrom stopped 27 shots as the Vancouver Canucks edged Minnesota 3-0 to put the Wild on the precipice of elimination in NHL playoff qualifying action Thursday.

The Leafs' are up against it in series vs Columbus

The Toronto Maple Leafs squandered a 3-0 lead and a golden opportunity Thursday and must beat the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday to extend this Stanley Cup qualifying series to a deciding fifth game.

The Flyers are one win away from becoming the Top Seed in the East

Scott Laughton had two goals and an assist to help the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 on Thursday.

Canucks shut out Wild in Game 3 of Cup Qualifiers, lead series

Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves, and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-0 in Game 3 to take the lead in the best-of-5 Stanley Cup Qualifiers at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Thursday.

President Trump Rips 'Disgraceful' NBA Kneelers, Doc Rivers Fires Back

The LA Clippers head coach just fired back at POTUS.

Canucks' Micheal Ferland ruled unfit to play for remainder of series vs Wild

Vancouver Canucks forward Micheal Ferland has been ruled unfit to play for the remainder of Vancouver's series against the Minnesota Wild, the team announced Wednesday.

Panthers stay alive with a big win over the Isles

Mike Hoffman and Brian Boyle scored 2:07 apart in the opening minutes of the third period, and the Florida Panthers avoided elimination with a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders in Game 3 of their preliminary round playoff series on Wednesday.

Coyotes have the Predators on the brink of extinction

Conor Garland and Taylor Hall each scored in the third period and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 Wednesday.

Toronto to be without Muzzin for the remainder of the series

Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Muzzin will be sidelined for the rest of the team's qualifying-round series against the Columbus Blue Jackets after he was taken off the ice on a stretcher following a collision with Oliver Bjorkstrand in Game 2

Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask expected to start Wednesday after COVID-19 scare | CBC Sports

Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask missed Saturday's practice and a disappointing 4-1 loss Sunday to the Philadelphia Flyers due to COVID-19 concerns, but the Finnish netminder is back after quarantining for two days in his hotel room.

Canucks even the score against the Wild as the series heats up

J.T. Miller's goal and assist led the Vancouver Canucks in a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, evening their qualifying series at one win apiece.

Leafs' get a vital victory over the Jackets, but lose Muzzin to an apparent neck injury

Auston Matthews scored late in the second period to finally solve Columbus goalie Joonas Korpisalo as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Blue Jackets 3-0 on Tuesday to even their best-of-five qualifying round series at one game apiece.

Preds tie up the series with a win over the 'Yotes

Ryan Johansen had a goal and an assist, Juuse Saros stopped 24 shots and the Nashville Predators beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 Tuesday to even their Stanley Cup qualifier series.

Power-play comes up big for the Flames

Calgary scored a trio of power-play goals on Tuesday en route to a 6-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets and a 2-1 lead in their qualifying series.

Winnipeg sqeaks by the Flames 3-2 to even up the series

The Winnipeg Jets recovered from a gaffe and bad luck to edge the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Monday and draw even in their qualifying-round series.

Pens' re-group and beat the Canadiens to tie the series at 1-1

Sidney Crosby, Jason Zucker and Jake Guentzel scored for the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night to tie the best-of-five qualifying series at one game apiece.

Canucks' Ferland fined $5K, avoids suspension for spear

Vancouver Canucks forward Micheal Ferland will be fined $5,000 for his spear in Game 1 of the club's qualifying round series against Minnesota. Wild forward Luke Kunin was also issued a $1,000 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct for his role in the scuffle.

Canucks become the second Canadian team of the day to be shutout

Jared Spurgeon scored twice for the Minnesota Wild in a 3-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks to start their qualifying series Sunday.

Kadri has time on his side, and hands defending Champs last-second loss

Nazem Kadri scored a buzzer-beating power-play goal to give the Colorado Avalanche a 2-1 comeback victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues in Western Conference round-robin play Sunday night.

'Jackets shutout Leafs in Game 1

Joonas Korpisalo made 28 saves in his first post-season start, Cam Atkinson scored early in the third period, and the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-0 on Sunday to take an early lead in their best-of-five qualifying round series.

Ekman-Larsson, Kessel help Coyotes hold off Predators in series opener

Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored the first of Arizona's three first-period goals, a healthy Phil Kessel had two assists and the Coyotes held on to beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 Sunday to open their Stanley Cup qualifier series.

Canucks confident Jacob Markstrom will return to form in playoff debut

Jacob Markstrom's long-awaited playoff debut is here, albeit after a long layoff and very little time to get back up to speed. But the Vancouver Canucks are confident he'll step up when the pressure is on, as Markstrom has proven throughout the season.

Blackhawks' Caggiula suspended one game for illegal hit on Ennis

Chicago Blackhawks forward Drake Caggiula has been suspended for one game for an illegal check to the head on Edmonton Oilers forward Tyler Ennis, the department of player safety announced on Sunday.

Isles top Panthers in tight 2-1 win in Game 1

Semyon Varlamov stopped 27 shots and the New York Islanders opened their best-of-five playoff series with a 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Saturday in the NHL's return following a 4 1/2-month break.

Jets lose Game 1 and two major pieces against Flames

The Winnipeg Jets lost two important players to injury in Saturday's Game 1 against the Calgary Flames and head coach Paul Maurice said both Mark Scheifele and Patrik Laine will see specialists on Sunday.

Price and underdog Canadiens upset Pens in game 1 O.T. stunner

Jeff Petry scored at 13:57 of overtime, Carey Price made 39 saves, and the underdog Montreal Canadiens stunned the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Saturday to open their best-of-five qualifying round series as the NHL raised the curtain on the restart to its pandemic-halted season.

Matt Dumba makes speech condemning racism, kneels for U.S national anthem

Minnesota Wild defenceman Matt Dumba became the first NHL player to kneel for a national anthem during the league's restart on Saturday.

Maybe they'll play better when they go on the road. Oh, wait......

Rookie winger Dominik Kubalik scored two goals and added three assists, leading the Chicago Blackhawks to a 6-4 win over the host Edmonton Oilers in the opener of their best-of-five qualifying round series on Saturday.

Rangers' Fast leaves game vs. Hurricanes after Skjei hit

New York Rangers forward Jesper Fast left Game 1 of the team's Stanley Cup Qualifiers series against the Carolina Hurricanes and is not expected to return.

NHL makes ruling on pick conditions for Neal-Lucic trade

The NHL has made a ruling on the conditions in the July 2019 trade involving James Neal and Milan Lucic, as well as the Feb. 5 trade between the Los Angeles Kings and Toronto Maple Leafs involving Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford.

NHL makes ruling on pick conditions for Neal-Lucic trade

The NHL has made a ruling on the conditions in the July 2019 trade involving James Neal and Milan Lucic, as well as the Feb. 5 trade between the Los Angeles Kings and Toronto Maple Leafs involving Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford.

And they're back!! Aho leads Hurricanes to win over Rangers in NHL's return

Sebastian Aho scored a goal and set up another in the Carolina Hurricanes' 3-2 win over the New York Rangers on Saturday in the NHL's opening playoff game following a 4 1/2-month pause.

Curve Ball: Trump Reportedly Wasn't Invited For Yankees Pitch Date He Cancelled

Trump came up with his own date just as Dr. Anthony Fauci was about to grab the limelight with his wonky opening-day pitch, according to The New York Times.

John McNamara, manager of the 1986 Red Sox, dies at 88

McNamara managed six teams in a career that spanned three decades

Oilers’ Ethan Bear jersey with Cree nameplate selling out

An Edmonton Oilers jersey emblazoned in Cree with Ethan Bear’s last name has sold out after the defenceman wore it during the game Tuesday night.Bear, who was raised in the Ochapowace Cree Na…

This day in sports: NFL ordered to pay USFL $3 in damages

A look at some of the most memorable moments in sports history to occur on July 29.

Nuggets talk to Michael Porter Jr. about his coronavirus 'population control' comments

Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly spoke to Michael Porter Jr. about his coronavirus 'population control' comments.

The NBA wants to talk about race. Is the US ready?

Basketball is perhaps the sport best placed to challenge racial inequality. Is the NBA doing it right?

The Rise of the Superpest: The NHL's Skillful Agitators

The NHL has a long history of the irksome, irritating and downright annoying players who happily dwell under the skin of their opponents, but now a more evolved breed combines antics with artistry—an invaluable combo during the high-stakes playoffs.

Re-Previewing the (Rest of) the NBA Season

The league you'll see today is a warped, morphed version of what we left in March. Here's what has changed since COVID-19 hit—and how it will alter the endgame.

Power Rankings and NBA Championship Odds for Every Team in Orlando

The NBA is back. No more tune-up scrimmages. There are actual stakes attached to these bubble-based battles now as the league starts the seeding games with a two-tilt slate Thursday night...

Senior Men’s Team Training to Resume July 6

National team news, press releases, and contacts from the association which governs volleyball in Canada.

In the latest sports reaction, the Blackhawks ban headdresses from the United Centre

After announcing earlier this month that they would be keeping their current name but pledging more support to the Native American community, the Chicago Blackhawks detailed more of those plans Wednesday.

Jets make it 11 straight over the Canucks with a win in NHL exhibition play

The Winnipeg Jets, backed by the razor-sharp goaltending of Connor Hellebuyck, overcame a sloppy first period to beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 in exhibition play Wednesday.

Montreal Alouettes’ cheerleading squad will be back next season

he Montreal Alouettes will have cheerleaders on the field this upcoming CFL season.

Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje Set for October 24

UFC president Dana White has confirmed the date for a lightweight title unification bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje.

Flyers knock off Penguins in OT in NHL's first exhibition action

Pittsburgh's Conor Sheary scored the first-ever NHL goal in the month of July, but his Penguins lost 3-2 in overtime to the Philadelphia Flyers in exhibition play on Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena.

Kerfoot scores twice, Maple Leafs down Canadiens in exhibition play

Morgan Rielly had a goal and two assists, Alexander Kerfoot scored twice, and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in their exhibition matchup Tuesday as the NHL's restart to its pandemic-hit 2019-20 season got into full swing.

Seattle Kraken reveal nickname for NHL expansion team

The Seattle Kraken released their name, logo and colors in an online presentation Thursday.

Former Winnipeg Jets star Dale Hawerchuk fighting cancer again | CBC News

Hockey Hall of Famer and former Jets star Dale Hawerchuk is once again fighting cancer after completing his first round of chemotherapy back in April.

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Edmonton mayor: Storm causes damage but Oilers arena structurally sound - Sportsnet.ca

Edmonton's mayor says a preliminary assessment shows storm damage to Rogers Place is not structural and the arena will be able to hold upcoming National Hockey League games.

Quick Shifts: How Tortorella is preparing for Keefe's Leafs - Sportsnet.ca

Sheldon Keefe and John Tortorella already taking different approaches to do-or-die series | Kyle Dubas disapproves of Auston Matthews report | Some very aggressive play-in round picks | Leafs playoff lines? + 8 more NHL goodies.

Calgary Flames 'have a lot to prove' in critical playoff run

After being "embarrassed" by the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of last year's playoffs, some doubt whether or not this group can win a Stanley Cup. There's a lot on the line in 2020 for the Flames, and another early exit could lead to big change.

Hughes, Makar and Kubalik named finalists for Calder

Defencemen Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar, of the Vancouver Canucks and Colorado Avalanche, respectively, and left winger Dominik Kubalik of the Chicago Blackhawks have been named the three finalists for the 2019‑20 Calder Memorial Trophy, the league announced Wednesday.

NHL unveils exhibition schedule, start times for Stanley Cup Qualifiers

The NHL has announced the schedule for 12 exhibition games and the starting times for match-ups in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.

Cheaters never prosper......Lol

In their quest to make the best of this unprecedented summer training camp, the Toronto Maple Leafs inadvertently went offside.

Lightning's Stamkos to be limited in camp due to new lower-body injury

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos will be a limited participant in training camp but is expected to play in the playoffs after suffering a lower-body injury during Phase 2 skates.

Canucks' are up against it.......

The NHL's stagnant cap of $81.5 million could remain flat for a while and exacerbates what was already going to be a serious budgeting problem for the Vancouver Canucks.

The schedule as we know it so far......

Much of the NHL’s adjusted critical dates calendar is still considered tentative, but the potential look the league released Friday night as part of its return-to-play package certainly painted a chaotic picture about how it intends to finish the 2019-20 season and transition to 2020-21 in an expedited fashion.

Canucks say Sven Baertschi is opting out of NHL's return

Vancouver Canucks forward Sven Baertschi has opted out of returning to play, the team confirmed in a statement.

Flames' Travis Hamonic opts out of NHL's return, citing family reasons

Calgary Flames defenceman Travis Hamonic has opted out of the NHL's return-to-play program.

NHL is back in business with ratification of CBA, return-to-play plan

Call it all systems go on the league’s summer restart following Friday’s ratification of protocols governing the return-to-play plan and an extension to the collective bargaining agreement running through September 2026.

What life in NHL's 'secure zone' could look like when season restarts

The NHL's protocols — still subject to ratification by NHL players and owners — offer the clearest picture yet of what a 24-team playoff tournament might look like in lockdown, assuming that can be pulled off. Chris Johnston breaks down all the details.

Canucks' Tanev chomping at the bit to get back at

As the NHL's return inches closer, Canucks defenceman Chris Tanev is eager for his first taste of the playoffs in five seasons.

NHL, NHLPA tentatively agree to CBA extension, return-to-play plan

The NHL and the NHLPA have agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding on an extension to the collection bargaining agreement and a separate agreement on returning to play, both sides announced Monday.

Four Blues players, one coach have tested positive for COVID-19, per source

The problems may have started at a bar in Clayton where several team members gathered more than a week ago.

Hubba, Hubba.......Toronto and Edmonton look to be the centre of the NHL for this season

As the NHL and NHLPA continue to hammer out details for the league's Return to Play plan, it's expected that Toronto and Edmonton will be announced as hub cities.

The Olympics are apparently also on the table as part of the ongoing NHL/NHLPA CBA negotiations

As negotiations between the NHL and NHLPA hit critical mass, word is spreading that Olympic participation is part of the agreement.

Happy Canada Day from HockeyCircles!! Here's hoping that we get our Game back soon!

As the NHL and NHLPA continue to hammer out details for the league's Return to Play plan, it's expected that Toronto and Edmonton will be announced as hub cities.

Escrow it goes in ongoing CBA talks.....

As the NHL and NHLPA work towards an agreement on returning to play, the two sides are also trying to strike a deal on a CBA extension. Elliotte Friedman reports that those discussions have included a cap on escrow and a salary deferral for the players.

Detroit holds an 18.5% chance of landing the 1st overall pick in NHL's "unusual" draft lottery

In a world dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic — one where life for countless people and businesses has been turned upside down — the NHL will hold the most unusual draft lottery in its history the same night the first round was originally supposed to go ahead in Montreal.

Iginla, Hossa, Holland headline 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame class

The Hockey Hall of Fame announced its 2020 class of inductees on Wednesday.

More people in BC died from overdoses in May alone than have died from it all year, but virus keeps hockey out of Vancouver.

The NHL could not agree on contingency plans should a player test positive for COVID-19 during a proposed playoff tournament in Vancouver which means the city will not host the league's restart.

Flyers' Lindblom skates with team as chemo treatments near end

Philadelphia Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom skated with team Tuesday in one of the few times he's hit the ice since he was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.

Canucks' Benning hopes players return to Vancouver this week as camp looms

Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning is trying to get enough players to return to the city for the team to re-open its training facilities.

NHL drops another contender from hub city short list

The NHL has informed the Pittsburgh Penguins that the city of Pittsburgh is no longer being considered for one of the two hub cities in the league's return to play plan.

Canucks forward Nikolay Goldobin signs with KHL's CSKA Moscow

Vancouver Canucks forward Nikolay Goldobin has signed a two-year deal with CSKA Moscow in the KHL.

Devils forward Nico Hischier staying sharp as a knife

With the New Jersey Devils missing out on the NHL's 24-team return from the pause caused by the novel coronavirus, centre Nico Hischier is putting his extended off-season to good use.

Feds approve NHL cohort quarantine plan for potential Canadian hub cities

The cohort quarantine, which keeps players separate from the general public, would allow the NHL to bypass the traditional 14-day quarantine for anyone entering Canada.

Bernie Saunders, NHL’s fifth Black player, opens up on racial discrimination

Bernie Saunders left hockey behind just two years after his NHL debut. Now he's speaking out against discrimination for current and future generations of Black players.

Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews tests positive for COVID-19

Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews has tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19, two National Hockey League sources outside Toronto have confirmed to the Toronto Sun.Matthews, 22, has appare…

Former NHL first-rounder Nikita Filatov retires, chooses new career path

Nikita Filatov, a former sixth overall draft pick in the NHL and a once highly touted prospect, has retired from

Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) Tweeted: It’s my understanding one NHL club has had to temporarily close its training facilities during Phase Two because multiple players and some staff have tested positive for Covid-19.

CCM AS3 Pro Skate Review

The Super Tacks AS3 Pro skate brings a lot of refinement and an impressive new feature to the table for the 2020 season.

Eugene Melnyk responds to Ottawa Sun allegations, Sun paper apologizes

Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk issued a statement on Friday in response to a pair of Ottawa Sun stories about Melnyk's involvement with the Sens Foundation and Organ Project charities.

Canadian teams expect easing of quarantine policy as they vie for NHL Hubs

The three Canadian teams vying to become hub cities are expecting news on Friday that the Canadian government’s quarantine restrictions have been loosened.

NHL, NHLPA announce training camps to open July 10

The NHL and its players’ association announced on Thursday that Phase 3 of the league’s return-to-play plan will open on July 10.

Inside Vancouver's NHL hub city bubble: no Roxy, no family, no autograph sessions | CBC News

According to the proposal to make Vancouver an NHL hub city, teams will have to stay in the quarantine bubble beyond 14 days if they are still actively playing games.