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Vancouver Canucks ink star forward J.T. Miller to seven-year, US$56-million deal

Vancouver Canucks ink star forward J.T. Miller to seven-year, US$56-million deal

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have locked up a major piece, signing forward J.T. Miller to a seven-year deal. The club announced the US$56-million contract on social media Friday afternoon, ending speculation over the 29-year-old's future.
'I am so sorry': Former Vancouver Whitecaps coach apologizes for sex offences

'I am so sorry': Former Vancouver Whitecaps coach apologizes for sex offences

VANCOUVER — A former women's coach for the Vancouver Whitecaps and Canadian national youth soccer teams says he is filled with the "deepest shame" for sex offences against four athletes between 1988 and 2008.
California teen Lucy Li with 64 takes the lead at Dana Open

California teen Lucy Li with 64 takes the lead at Dana Open

SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) — Lucy Li already is assured of an LPGA Tour card for next year. The 19-year-old Californian played Friday as though she is ready to join the big leagues even sooner.
Toronto FC running out of time and games as rival CF Montreal comes to town

Toronto FC running out of time and games as rival CF Montreal comes to town

TORONTO — Time and the MLS schedule are not on Toronto FC's side as Bob Bradley's retooled team looks to make a late-season charge. And CF Montreal would no doubt like nothing more than to derail TFC's playoff bid.
Oilers sign defenceman Ryan Murray to one-year, $750,000 contract

Oilers sign defenceman Ryan Murray to one-year, $750,000 contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Ryan Murray to a one-year contract worth US$750,000. Murray appeared in 37 games for the Colorado Avalanche last season and recorded four assists.
Whitecaps looking to answer questions in road game against San Jose

Whitecaps looking to answer questions in road game against San Jose

VANCOUVER — After looking like they had run out of answers, the Vancouver Whitecaps now face some big questions.
Jets sign veteran forward Sam Gagner to one-year, $750,000 contract

Jets sign veteran forward Sam Gagner to one-year, $750,000 contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed veteran forward Sam Gagner to a one-year, US$750,000 contract. Gagner, 33, had 13 goals and 18 assists in 81 games with Detroit last season. The London, Ont.
Women's pro hockey in North America key to strengthening international game: IIHF

Women's pro hockey in North America key to strengthening international game: IIHF

HERNING, Denmark — A unified North American women's pro hockey league could bolster the international game in the same way the NHL does on the men's side, says the International Ice Hockey Federation's women's committee chair.
Calgary's Piper Logan gets chance to shine on Rugby World Cup Sevens stage

Calgary's Piper Logan gets chance to shine on Rugby World Cup Sevens stage

Piper Logan, who turned heads at the Commonwealth Games in July in her rugby sevens international debut, will get another chance to shine on the world stage next week.
'I feel the history': 50 years on, the Summit Series looms large for Canadian coach

'I feel the history': 50 years on, the Summit Series looms large for Canadian coach

It's been nearly 50 years since millions of Canadians sat holding their breath, glued to the grainy black-and-white television images being beamed into living rooms, offices and schools from a rink in Moscow.