National Sports

Penguins face suit over ex minors coach accused of assault

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed by a former minor league assistant and his wife accuses the Pittsburgh Penguins of negligently retaining a coach who sexually assaulted and harassed her and then retaliating against him for reporting the inci

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Blackhawks ask Hall of Fame to cover assistant's name on Cup

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz wants the Hockey Hall of Fame to cover the name of an assistant coach engraved on the Stanley Cup after the assistant was accused of sexually assaulting a player during the team's run to the 2010 ch

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OverActive Media plans for lakefront entertainment venue take a step forward

TORONTO — OverActive Media has moved a step closer to getting its plan for a new entertainment venue at Toronto's Exhibition Place off the ground.

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Alouettes look for fifth straight win, playoff clinch, in clash with Roughriders

MONTREAL — With a win on Saturday against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, the Montreal Alouettes could punch their ticket to the 2021 CFL playoffs — but the team is already looking further.

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TFC expects to rest players on weekend ahead of Canadian Championship semifinal

The normal squad rotation from a midweek to a weekend game will likely be taken up a notch Saturday when Toronto FC visits Atlanta United in the penultimate game of a dismal MLS season.

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Toronto Argonauts can earn East Division playoff spot with home win over B.C. Lions

TORONTO — McLeod Bethel-Thompson has a rather unique explanation for the Toronto Argonauts success this season at BMO Field. Dirt, grass and worms.

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Blackhawks sexual assault scandal far from the only one in major sports

An independent investigation into the way the Chicago Blackhawks handled sexual assault allegations against former coach Brad Aldrich in 2010 has rocked the NHL.

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NHL says it will not discipline Jets GM Cheveldayoff in Blackhawks scandal

NEW YORK — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Friday that the league will not discipline Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff, saying he is not responsible for the Chicago Blackhawks' handling of sexual assault allegations against a forme

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Sean Couturier helps Philadelphia Flyers fend off Vancouver Canucks 2-1

VANCOUVER — A quick start gave them the lead, then the Philadelphia Flyers rode the solid goaltending of Martin Jones to a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in NHL play Thursday night.

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Allen earns SO, Canadiens end lengthy skid in San Jose 4-0

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jake Allen made 45 saves, Mike Hoffman scored for the third straight game and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Sharks 4-0 Thursday night for their first victory in San Jose in nearly 22 years.

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