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SAINT PAUL — Longtime NHL executive Ray Shero, who led the Pittsburgh Penguins to a Stanley Cup title in 2009, has died. He was 62. Shero's passing was first announced by the Minnesota Wild. No cause of death was provided.

ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Goaltender Kristen Campbell will start for Canada in its women's world hockey championship opener Thursday against Finland.

TORONTO — Ontario is open to a compromise with the City of Toronto on plans to remove three bicycle lanes, the transportation minister's office said.

Golf is never far from Josh Muise's mind, no matter the weather in Lunenburg, N.S.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers posted a $7-million operating profit last season, the CFL club announced Wednesday. The community-owned franchise released its 2024 annual report, which also included a $7.

Canada will train in Halifax ahead of the Canadian Shield soccer tournament in June in Toronto.

Max Pacioretty had just torn his right Achilles tendon for the second time in less than a year.

CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic (AP) — Sweden defeated Germany 5-2 to open the women’s hockey world championship on Wednesday. Hanna Thuvik scored the first goal of the tournament 10:34 into the opening period for Sweden.

Despite being one of the best Canadian golfers on the PGA Tour, Taylor Pendrith didn't really grow up dreaming of playing in the Masters. Instead, his goal was to play in Major League Baseball or the NHL.

LANGFORD — A disappointing loss for Canada's women's soccer squad could be helpful going forward, says the team's head coach.