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In a sport dominated by teenagers, 22-year-old Ellie Black, of Halifax, is beating all expectations -- and still going strong ahead of Tokyo 2020.

The Calgary Flames have announced the signing of Jaromir Jagr to a one-year deal worth a reported $1 million US.

Centre Derick Brassard will be in Thursday's season-opening lineup when the Ottawa Senators host Washington at 7:30 p.m. ET, four months after having right shoulder surgery.

It's been almost 25 years since a Canadian team has won the Stanley Cup. All that could change this season.

Rob Pizzo counts down 5 things about the 45-year-old Jaromir Jagr that includes stats, a family tree, and of course his famous mullet!

The North American committee bidding for the right to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup has announced 32 sites, including Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Edmonton, that could serve as official host cities for the event.

Some hockey fans view the Battle of Alberta like a modern-day Hatfields and McCoys, two rival clans forced to live in close proximity who, so the legend goes, hate each other’s guts. On Wednesday night, in the same building where it all started last year, the rivalry resumes.

With this week's world artistic gymnastics championships being held in Canada for the first time since 1985, there is a tremendous opportunity for its athletes to interact with aspiring gymnasts, says 2004 Olympic gold medallist Kyle Shewfelt.

NHL players may not be at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, but pro-style coach's challenges could be a part of the upcoming Games according to the International Ice Hockey Federation.

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has scored 50 goals so regularly that finishing with 30-something was a disappointment last season.

Can anyone stop Sidney Crosby and the Penguins from three-peating? Which Canadian teams will contend for the Cup? Where will John Tavares end up? These are just some of the burning questions we're pondering as the puck drops on the 2017-18 NHL season.

From grainy black and white footage to 4K YouTube tutorials, hockey has come a long way.

Bryan Bickell has signed a one-day contract so he can retire with the Chicago Blackhawks. Bickell was selected by Chicago in the second round of the 2004 draft and spent his first nine seasons with the Blackhawks, winning three Stanley Cup championships. He was traded to Carolina in June 2016.

The Winnipeg Jets and forward Nikolaj Ehlers agreed to a seven-year, $42-million US contract extension on Wednesday as the NHL season is set to begin.

After nearly three years of matches, qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup is drawing to a close. Here's a look at where things stand in each region.

After nearly three years of matches, qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup is drawing to a close. Here's a look at where things stand in each region.

After nearly three years of matches, qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup is drawing to a close. Here's a look at where things stand in each region.

Aaron Judge hit a two-run shot in his post-season debut and the New York Yankees were rescued by their brilliant bullpen during an 8-4 victory in the AL wild-card game Tuesday night.

Ellie Black remains Canada's best hope to medal at the world artistic gymnastics championships after a dominant qualifying session.

Shelby Newkirk of Saskatoon set a world record in the S7 100-metre backstroke on Tuesday at the Para-swimming Canadian Open at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre.

The Buffalo Sabres have reached an agreement to sign their franchise player, Jack Eichel, to an NHL-maximum eight-year, $80 million US contract.

The NHL has suspended Washington Capitals right winger Tom Wilson for four games for boarding St. Louis Blues forward Sammy Blais.

Patrik Laine isn't a fresh-faced rookie any longer. You can tell just by looking at him.

There has been a temporary truce in a looming war of hockey cultures. Toronto has been given a one-year reprieve in implementing Hockey Canada's mandate of smaller ice surfaces for its youngest players.

There has been a temporary truce in a looming war of hockey cultures. Toronto has been given a one-year reprieve in implementing Hockey Canada's mandate of smaller ice surfaces for its youngest players.