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Hockey NB latest to withhold fees to Hockey Canada amid sex assault scandal

Hockey NB latest to withhold fees to Hockey Canada amid sex assault scandal

HALIFAX — Hockey New Brunswick is the latest provincial governing body to suspend its $3-per-player participant fee to Hockey Canada while the national governing body is under independent review.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers expect 'street fight' with last-place Edmonton Elks

Winnipeg Blue Bombers expect 'street fight' with last-place Edmonton Elks

WINNIPEG — Jermarcus Hardrick is going to ensure his helmet is buckled on tight when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Edmonton Elks on Saturday.
'It's just mind-blowing:' Experts baffled by Hockey Canada's scandal response

'It's just mind-blowing:' Experts baffled by Hockey Canada's scandal response

Experts say Hockey Canada's "scorched-earth" response to criticism over its mishandling of alleged sexual assaults could sink the sport's national governing body as we know it today.
Calgary Flames sign defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to eight-year, $50-million extension

Calgary Flames sign defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to eight-year, $50-million extension

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to an eight-year, US$50-million contract extension.
Nike joins sponsors pulling Hockey Canada support over handling of alleged assaults

Nike joins sponsors pulling Hockey Canada support over handling of alleged assaults

TORONTO — Sportswear giant Nike has suspended its partnership with Hockey Canada, pausing all support for the sport's national governing body amid an increasing backlash over its mishandling of alleged sexual assaults.
TFC's Kaye says latest Canada Soccer offer to players shows some improvements

TFC's Kaye says latest Canada Soccer offer to players shows some improvements

TORONTO — Canada Soccer's recent revised compensation proposal to its players is a sign of progress but a deal has yet to be reached, says Canadian international Mark-Anthony Kaye. "There are some improvements in it.
Mets, back in playoffs, have highest TV viewers since 2008

Mets, back in playoffs, have highest TV viewers since 2008

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets drew their most average viewers on SNY since 2008 as the team returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
CF Montreal watching TFC regular-season finale in Philadelphia with interest

CF Montreal watching TFC regular-season finale in Philadelphia with interest

Toronto FC holds no love for CF Montreal. But it can do its biggest rival a huge solid Sunday as MLS wraps up the regular season. Toronto (9-17-7, 34 points) was eliminated from playoff contention on Sept. 17 in a 4-0 loss at Orlando City SC.
Vancouver Whitecaps continue improbable quest for playoff position

Vancouver Whitecaps continue improbable quest for playoff position

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps know onlookers have counted them out for weeks. Losses to Nashville and San Jose and Colorado appeared to snuff out the club's playoff hopes last month.
Plenty of Canadian content on display on and off the field at MLS Next Pro Cup

Plenty of Canadian content on display on and off the field at MLS Next Pro Cup

Toronto FC II's run in the MLS Next Pro playoffs ended last weekend in a wild 4-3 extra-time loss to Columbus Crew 2. But there will still be plenty of Canadian — and ex-TFC — content on display Saturday when the Columbus reserve side takes on St.