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Two years, and three teams later, Arbuckle excited to start for Argonauts

TORONTO — It's been two years, three different teams and a new baby since Nick Arbuckle last started in the CFL.
"It's time": Star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist retires at 39

"It's time": Star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist retires at 39

WASHINGTON — The King has called it a career. Henrik Lundqvist, one of the greatest goaltenders of his generation, announced his retirement Friday less than nine months after heart surgery.
Vancouver Whitecaps set to play in front of home fans for first time in 539 days

Vancouver Whitecaps set to play in front of home fans for first time in 539 days

VANCOUVER — When Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Marc Dos Santos referred to his group as "road warriors" on Wednesday, he wasn't exaggerating. The club hasn't played a game at home since March 2020.
Elks play spoilers, down Lions 21-16 for first win of 2021 CFL season

Elks play spoilers, down Lions 21-16 for first win of 2021 CFL season

VANCOUVER — A new local owner in attendance. Fans back in the stands. There were plenty of reasons to party at B.C. Place on Thursday. But the festive energy that accompanied The first B.C. Lions' first home game since Nov.
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime through to quarterfinals in Cincinnati

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime through to quarterfinals in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime clinched his spot in the quarterfinals of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati Thursday with a 6-4, 6-3 win over No. 5 seed Matteo Berrettini of Italy.

Upcoming season will be Arizona Coyotes' last in Glendale

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The upcoming season will be the Arizona Coyotes' final one at Gila River Arena. The city of Glendale announced Thursday that it will not renew its agreement with the franchise beyond the 2021-22 season.
Bombers expect Argos to remain true to their offensive identity even with new starter

Bombers expect Argos to remain true to their offensive identity even with new starter

Toronto will have a new starter under centre, but Winnipeg defensive back Brandon Alexander isn't expecting wholesale changes when the Blue Bombers visit the Argonauts on Saturday.
Glendale not renewing Coyotes' arena lease, leaving future in Arizona in doubt

Glendale not renewing Coyotes' arena lease, leaving future in Arizona in doubt

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The City of Glendale says it is not renewing its operating agreement with the Arizona Coyotes beyond the upcoming NHL season, leaving the team's future in the state in doubt.
TFC striker Altidore undergoes foot surgery, midfielder Priso done for season

TFC striker Altidore undergoes foot surgery, midfielder Priso done for season

Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore has undergone surgery on his right foot and his recovery is expected to take up to six weeks. Toronto FC said in a release that the surgery was carried out Thursday at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
CONCACAF announces two new major women's soccer tournaments

CONCACAF announces two new major women's soccer tournaments

Two major women's tournaments for teams in North and Central America and the Caribbean will debut over the next three years, the region's governing body of soccer announced Thursday.