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I have ‘no political power’ over Donald Trump or Mark Carney: Wayne Gretzky

Retired NHL great Wayne Gretzky downplayed his influence on Donald Trump in his first public comments since the U.S. president began his second term and began making references to making Canada the 51st state.

Nuggets fire coach Michael Malone and oust GM Calvin Booth in stunning move as postseason looms

Michael Malone, who coached the Denver Nuggets to the NBA title in 2023 and has led the team to eight consecutive winning seasons, was fired Tuesday in a stunning move that comes with less than a week in the regular season.

Why is the NBA eyeing Europe?

The NBA has said it is “exploring” the creation of a professional basketball league in Europe, but the plans remain vague and raise many questions.

Jets eyeing bigger and better things after franchise-record 53rd win of the season

Scott Arniel paused for a few moments to appreciate a Winnipeg Jets’ milestone before turning his mind to the next piece of business.

Ottawa artist paints portrait to mark Ovechkin’s record goal

Ottawa artist Tony Harris spent more than a month working on a portrait in anticipation of Alexander Ovechkin's NHL record-breaking goal, surpassing Wayne Gretzky.

Former NHL goaltender, hockey broadcaster Greg Millen dead at 67

Former NHL goaltender and longtime hockey broadcaster Greg Millen has died at 67. The NHL Alumni Association announced his death Monday but did not provide a cause.

'Great One' Gretzky and 'Great 8' Ovechkin: Great goal-scorers and completely different players

Gretzky’s dominance through the high-scoring 1980s and into the ‘90s was more about playmaking and setting others up, while Ovechkin entered the league in 2005 during a new era of rule changes that opened the door for more offense and earned the record as a hard-shooting pure scorer who affected the sport in different ways.

Meredith Gaudreau, widow of Johnny Gaudreau, announces birth of third child

Meredith Gaudreau, the widow of the late Johnny Gaudreau, has announced the birth of the couple’s third child.

Slugger Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays agree on US$500M, 14-year extension: source

Toronto slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Canada’s lone big-league team have agreed on a 14-year contract extension worth US$500 million, a source told The Canadian Press early Monday morning.

UConn returns to top of women's basketball, dominates South Carolina 82-59 to capture its 12th title

UConn is back on top of women’s basketball, winning its 12th national championship by routing defending champion South Carolina 82-59 on Sunday behind Azzi Fudd’s 24 points.

Wrexham wins again in front of Ryan Reynolds and closes in on a third straight promotion

Wrexham looks to be closing in on a third straight promotion and a place in the second-tier Championship.

Ovechkin’s historic 895th goal marks a new chapter in NHL history

Washington Capitals’ forward Alex Ovechkin made history Sunday, scoring the 895th goal of his career against the New York Islanders and passing Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL regular-season goals record.

‘Really proud’: Canada dominates China, captures bronze at World Men’s Curling Championships

Canada has captured a bronze medal to close out the 2025 BKT Tires World Men’s Curling Championships in Moose Jaw, Sask., beating China 11-2 Sunday morning.

‘Always playing for the win there’: Championship drought continues as Canada loses semi to Scotland, will play for bronze at Men’s Curling Worlds

Heartbreak again for Canada at the World Men’s Curling Championships as Brad Jacobs dropped another thrilling semi-final draw 7-4 to Team Scotland Saturday.

Rose scores, Canadian women's soccer team blanks Argentina 3-0

Jade Rose knows replays of her first goal for Canada’s women’s soccer team will show her shocked face.