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Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid has won the Ted Lindsay Award as the most outstanding player, as voted on by the NHLPA. More to come… …read more Source:: Sportsnet       

Although his skills are undeniable, Ryan Merkley may be the most polarizing player who could get called in the first round of the NHL Draft. “He’s one of the most talented players in the draft,” one National Hockey League scout …

For years now, Toronto Raptors fans have taken annual pilgrimages to invade the Palace of Auburn Hills and, just this past season, Little Caesers Arena to bring a little bit of the North to the Motor City. New Detroit Pistons …

What you see is what you get with Jacob Olofsson. He’s a 6-foot-2, 192-pound centre, which is an NHL frame, and projected to be a late first-rounder in the 2018 NHL Draft. The tools are all there. Olofsson thinks the …

KAZAN, Russia — A member of the Iranian national team staff was hospitalized Wednesday after the team was denied a goal following a video review during a World Cup match against Spain. Iran coach Carlos Queiroz did not reveal the …

In a draft that looks especially unpredictable after the first dozen picks, few prospects better represent the open-to-interpretation excitement (and uncertainty) of the 2018 talent lottery than Oshawa Generals winger Serron Noel. A year ago, after an eight-goal Ontario Hockey …

In a draft that looks especially unpredictable after the first dozen picks, few prospects better represent the open-to-interpretation excitement (and uncertainty) of the 2018 talent lottery than Oshawa Generals winger Serron Noel. A year ago, after an eight-goal Ontario Hockey …

Take one good look at Jared McIsaac and see a complete-package defenceman who promises to be a strong player at the NHL level for years to come. He’s got the size, the speed and the offence to do special things, …

CHICAGO — Jon Lester won his fifth straight start, Javier Baez backed him with three hits and two runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 on Wednesday. Lester (9-2) gave up five hits over seven innings. …

CHICAGO — Jon Lester won his fifth straight start, Javier Baez backed him with three hits and two runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 on Wednesday. Lester (9-2) gave up five hits over seven innings. …

The second defenceman named Rasmus in the NHL Draft is, in some ways, a lot like the first one. Rasmus Sandin is a mobile, dynamic defenceman who can rush and pass the puck and help drive offence from the back. …

LAS VEGAS – The growing concerns around the Ottawa Senators aren’t shared by those in the NHL’s head office. The organization has been rocked by a series of scandals this season and saw its fans erect four billboards in March …

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Richard Bachman to a two-year, two-way contract. The 30-year-old posted a 13-13-5 record with a .902 save percentage and 2.98 goals-against average in 31 games played with the American Hockey League’s Utica …

The Edmonton Eskimos have added another unemployed former NFL player to their negotiation list. According to a CFL source, Edmonton has added quarterback Christian Hackenberg to its negotiation list. The 23-year-old is currently a free agent after being released earlier …

CLEVELAND — Corey Kluber became the first pitcher with 11 wins this season and Jose Ramirez and Jason Kipnis hit three-run homers as the Indians routed the Chicago White Sox 12-0 on Wednesday. Reigning AL Cy Young winner Kluber (11-3) …

If Jett Woo isn’t the best player in the 2018 NHL Draft, he can at least lay claim to having the best name. The big, right-handed defenceman plays that solid defensive game WHLers have become known for. Montreal Canadiens defenceman …

PHILADELPHIA — Odubel Herrera hit a tiebreaking, solo homer in the seventh inning, Cesar Hernandez hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 Wednesday. Yadier Molina hit a pair of homers for the Cardinals, …

Two teams have booked their spots in the round of 16 at the World Cup, as Uruguay defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 to secure entry into the knockout stage from Group A along with Russia. Iran nearly pulled off one the …