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Five things to know about the National Hockey League playoffs

Five things to know about the National Hockey League playoffs

The Flames are searching for a better performance despite scoring nine goals in their last game, the Oilers are going with their usual starter in net and the Avalanche have finally lost a game.
Athletes call for sport culture overhaul in Canada amid allegations of abuse

Athletes call for sport culture overhaul in Canada amid allegations of abuse

Scales should be banned from children's gyms. Parents should be permitted to watch. Rules of acceptable behaviour should be posted on gym walls with a toll-free line to report violations.
Vancouver Whitecaps look to buck road woes against expansion side Charlotte FC

Vancouver Whitecaps look to buck road woes against expansion side Charlotte FC

VANCOUVER — After a near-perfect homestand, the Vancouver Whitecaps are once again hitting the road — a road that has not been kind to the club this season. The 'Caps (3-6-2) have yet to earn a single point away from B.C.
A brief history of the Stanley Cup Playoffs' Battle of Alberta

A brief history of the Stanley Cup Playoffs' Battle of Alberta

The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are fighting the Battle of Alberta in the playoffs for the sixth time in the rivalry's history.
Perron scores twice, Blues even series with 4-1 win over Avs

Perron scores twice, Blues even series with 4-1 win over Avs

DENVER (AP) — David Perron scored twice as St. Louis switched up its line combinations, Jordan Binnington made 30 saves and the Blues beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 on Thursday night to tie their second-round series at a game apiece.
Giants make Chloe Primerano first female skater ever taken in a CHL Prospects Draft

Giants make Chloe Primerano first female skater ever taken in a CHL Prospects Draft

Chloe Primerano has made Canadian Hockey League history.
Toronto Arrows down league-leading New England to keep MLR playoff hopes alive

Toronto Arrows down league-leading New England to keep MLR playoff hopes alive

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows scored 28 unanswered points to keep their playoff hopes alive with a 33-18 win over league-leading New England on Thursday, snapping the Free Jacks' 10-game win streak in Major League Rugby play.
Colton scores late, Lightning beat Panthers 2-1 in Game 2

Colton scores late, Lightning beat Panthers 2-1 in Game 2

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Ross Colton scored with 3.8 seconds remaining, giving the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 victory in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Thursday night.
CEBL expansion club Scarborough Shooting Stars signs rapper J. Cole

CEBL expansion club Scarborough Shooting Stars signs rapper J. Cole

The Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League will have an interesting rollcall when announcing its roster this season. Chart-topping North Carolina rapper Jermaine Lamarr Cole -- better known as J.
Purcell's team wins twice as Canada closes in on junior curling playoff spot

Purcell's team wins twice as Canada closes in on junior curling playoff spot

JÖNKÖPING, Sweden — Canada's Owen Purcell won both his games Thursday to put his Halifax rink in playoff contention at the world junior curling championships.