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OTTAWA — The NHL-leading Florida Panthers gave their offence some scoring punch on Wednesday by acquiring veteran forward Vladimir Tarasenko from the Ottawa Senators.

MONTREAL — Ice dancer Nikolaj Sorensen believes he and partner Laurence Fournier Beaudry deserve to compete for Canada at the figure skating world championships this month amid sexual assault allegations surrounding the Danish-Canadian athlete.

It's not that Mike Weir wants the fans at Royal Montreal Golf Club to be hostile toward the United States team when the Presidents Cup comes to Canada, but he definitely doesn't want the Americans to be comfortable. Weir, from Brights Grove, Ont.

TORONTO — He still considers himself a player but Aaron Grymes is preparing for life after football. Grymes, 33, is participating in the CFL mentorship program.

TORONTO — The $1-million King's Plate will open the 2024 Canadian Triple Crown on Aug. 17, Woodbine Entertainment Group announced Wednesday. The King's Plate is North America's oldest continuously run race.

Dave Jackson had just made what he thought was a straightforward tripping call. Refereeing an AHL game in the late 1980s, the young official couldn't understand why future NHL head coach Rick Bowness was upset. Jackson skated over for a chat.

The Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets will play in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Oct. 4 and 6 in preseason games ahead of next season, the NBA announced Wednesday.

A capsule look at the eight teams competing in the U Sports women's basketball Final 8 in Edmonton. Teams are listed by seeding heading into the tournament, along with their respective regular-season records.

Kali Pocrnic and the Carleton Ravens are ready for the challenge ahead as they seek a second straight national title at the U Sports women’s basketball Final 8.

The Washington Capitals re-signed defenceman Rasmus Sandin on Wednesday to a five-year contract worth $23 million. He will count $4.6 million against the salary cap through the 2028-29 NHL season.