CALGARY — All these years later, Dion Phaneuf can finally tell the story. The one about the spring of 2004, when the Calgary Flames were gearing up for what became the most magical, improbable run in franchise history. The one that people still talk about. Phaneuf, then a teenage wrecking ball whose Red Deer Rebels …
BARCELONA, Spain — Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Barcelona Open after undergoing a test on his right wrist, the tournament announced Wednesday. The withdrawal means the second-ranked Alcaraz cannot overtake top-ranked Jannik Sinner and move back atop the rankings next week. The move came a day after Alcaraz called for a trainer and had his wrist treated …
The Mabrey family may have a lot to say during Year 1 for the Toronto Tempo. Guard Dara Mabrey has signed a training camp contract with Canada’s new WNBA team, the team announced on Wednesday. Dara is the younger sister of Marina Mabrey, who the Tempo selected in the expansion draft and later signed to …
Although the 2026 NHL Draft is quickly approaching there are still a number of important dates ahead on the 2025-26 scouting calendar. Several amateur leagues are in the midst of the playoffs, which means high-leverage viewings are at a premium. Scouts will be diligent in their scheduling, doing their best to catch players on weaker …
We’re on the home stretch of the 2025-26 regular season, with all eight PWHL teams embarking on one final sprint. For Montreal, Boston, and Minnesota — all three of whom have already punched their tickets to the playoffs — the next 10 days are about hunting down the top seed. Ottawa and Toronto are on …
The Detroit Tigers are keeping one of their most promising youngsters around for the long haul. Rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle has signed an eight-year, $150 million extension to stick around in Motown, the team announced Wednesday. The deal will kick in next season and will run through 2034. He’ll earn a guaranteed salary of $1 …
The Ottawa Senators are taking no chances as they get set for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. James Reimer will also get the start in goal for Ottawa. The veteran signed a professional tryout with his former Leafs during training camp but was not retained and eventually joined the Senators on Jan. 12, posting a 6-4-2 …
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MADRID — Barcelona forward Raphinha has apologized for his gesture toward Atletico Madrid fans after his team’s elimination in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. Raphinha, who didn’t play on Tuesday because of a hamstring injury, also criticized the refereeing, making the “robbed” sign with his hands, and later told reporters that Barcelona was “robbed” over the two …
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — You don’t see many MLB trades in mid-April. But you don’t see many MLB teams lose their opening-day lineup Nos. 1, 4 and 5 hitters to injury only two weeks into the season, either. Yet that’s the unfortunate predicament the Blue Jays are in, which led to the acquisition of free-swinging utility infielder …