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DiPietro tells Canada to win world juniors after being cut from team

DiPietro tells Canada to win world juniors after being cut from team

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Goalie Michael DiPietro gave some parting advice to the Canadian junior national team after learning he'd been cut: go win it all.
Fabbro returns as Canada beats Denmark 5-2 at world junior selection camp

Fabbro returns as Canada beats Denmark 5-2 at world junior selection camp

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Dante Fabbro has enjoyed welcoming new players to Canada's junior team and keeping it loose in the locker room.
Former on-air personality says ESPN was hostile workplace

Former on-air personality says ESPN was hostile workplace

BRISTOL, Conn. — A former ESPN personality is accusing the network of trying to silence her and other women who assert they were subjected to a sexually hostile work environment.
Ex-Canadian Olympian Clayton looks to chase world title under new management

Ex-Canadian Olympian Clayton looks to chase world title under new management

LAVAL, Que. — Custio Clayton is under new management and hopes it takes him to his goal to fight for a world boxing title.
MLS Cup champion Toronto FC wastes little time locking up veteran Drew Moor

MLS Cup champion Toronto FC wastes little time locking up veteran Drew Moor

TORONTO — With his two boys born in Canada, Drew Moor feels right at home in Toronto. So despite free agency looming, it didn't take the veteran defender long to sign a new deal with Toronto FC.
Senators hope to start winning streak with outdoor win over rival Canadiens

Senators hope to start winning streak with outdoor win over rival Canadiens

OTTAWA — The NHL 100 Classic game could be the right tonic after a difficult month for the Ottawa Senators. The Senators take on the Montreal Canadiens at TD Place on Saturday night in an outdoor game to celebrate the NHL's 100th anniversary.
NBA 2K League ready to start talent search, with 17 teams watching closely

NBA 2K League ready to start talent search, with 17 teams watching closely

TORONTO — The search for the world's best NBA video gamers is officially on. With the NBA 2K League set to tip off next May with the Raptors and 16 other teams taking part, the first stage of gamer qualifying kicks off Jan. 1.
Canada's Walker, Snith earn bronze in doubles luge at World Cup stop

Canada's Walker, Snith earn bronze in doubles luge at World Cup stop

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Canadian lugers Tristan Walker and Justin Snith earned their first medals of the World Cup season after finishing third in doubles competition Friday. Calgary's Snith and Walker, from Cochrane, Alta.
Mounting Injuries: Canucks' Tanev out two to three weeks with a groin strain

Mounting Injuries: Canucks' Tanev out two to three weeks with a groin strain

VANCOUVER — Christopher Tanev has been added to the Vancouver Canucks' mounting injury list. Head coach Travis Green said after today's morning skate that the defenceman will be out two to three weeks with a groin strain.
Canadian skier Cassie Sharpe wins gold in halfpipe at Dew Tour

Canadian skier Cassie Sharpe wins gold in halfpipe at Dew Tour

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. — Canada's Cassie Sharpe won gold in women's halfpipe skiing at the Dew Tour on Friday after amassing a big score on her second run that her competitors couldn't touch. The skier from Comox, B.C., laid down a clean run of 93.