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Oilers star Draisaitl expected back from injury in time for playoffs

Oilers star Draisaitl expected back from injury in time for playoffs

LOS ANGELES — Edmonton coach Kris Knoblauch says there is no timetable for Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl to return from his latest injury, but he expects to have his leading scorer back before the playoffs.
Toronto Argonauts re-sign global punter John Haggerty

Toronto Argonauts re-sign global punter John Haggerty

TORONTO — Global punter John Haggerty re-signed with the Toronto Argonauts on Friday. Contract details weren't divulged. Haggerty became a free agent Feb. 11.
After the Whitecaps, Toronto FC faces another tough test in visit to Inter Miami

After the Whitecaps, Toronto FC faces another tough test in visit to Inter Miami

TORONTO — One week after holding the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps to a scoreless draw at BMO Field, winless Toronto FC hits the road to take on league-leading Inter Miami on Sunday.
Hamstring injury expected to sideline Toronto FC's Laryea for four to six weeks

Hamstring injury expected to sideline Toronto FC's Laryea for four to six weeks

TORONTO — Toronto FC says fullback/wingback Richie Laryea will be out four to six weeks with his latest hamstring injury.
Canadian curling legend Howard busier than ever since retiring as a player

Canadian curling legend Howard busier than ever since retiring as a player

MOOSE JAW — Four-time world champion Glenn Howard is as busy as ever since moving to the coach's bench after his retirement as a curler. "To say it's been a roller-coaster ride would be an understatement," Howard said with a laugh.
'Stabilizing force': Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck putting in MVP-calibre season

'Stabilizing force': Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck putting in MVP-calibre season

Connor Hellebuyck will knock on Scott Arniel's door or pull his head coach aside for a brief chat. The Winnipeg Jets goaltender usually has one specific question before a road trip.
A look at the eight-team Canadian Premier League as it kicks off Season 7

A look at the eight-team Canadian Premier League as it kicks off Season 7

A look at the Canadian Premier League, which kicks off its eighth season Saturday: Schedule : Each of the eight teams play 28 games (14 home and 14 away) during the regular season, meeting the seven other clubs twice at home and twice on the road.
Commissioner in high spirits as Canadian Premier League kicks off its seventh season

Commissioner in high spirits as Canadian Premier League kicks off its seventh season

Canadian Premier League commissioner Mark Noonan is in high spirits as the league kicks off its seventh season this weekend. "I feel great, but never satisfied," he said in an interview. "We still have so much opportunity to capture, so much to do.
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman lands on injured list following fall in his shower at home

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman lands on injured list following fall in his shower at home

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman's fall landed him on the injured list.
Capitals goalie Logan Thompson is expected to miss at least a couple of games with injury

Capitals goalie Logan Thompson is expected to miss at least a couple of games with injury

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson is expected to miss at least a couple of games because of injury, coach Spencer Carbery said Friday. “I won’t call him day-to-day," Carbery said.