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Canucks star Pettersson unfazed by contract uncertainty as training camp opens

Canucks star Pettersson unfazed by contract uncertainty as training camp opens

VICTORIA — Vancouver Canucks star forward Elias Pettersson says he's stronger and heavier after a summer of intense conditioning and he won't let his contract status be a "distraction.
Canadian tennis stars see sport's growth potential by hosting Laver Cup

Canadian tennis stars see sport's growth potential by hosting Laver Cup

VANCOUVER — Hosting the Laver Cup offers a chance to grow and showcase tennis in Canada, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Milos Raonic say.
Hellebuyck, Scheifele on expiring deals, but are focused on the present in Winnipeg

Hellebuyck, Scheifele on expiring deals, but are focused on the present in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — Whether the fates of two star players align with the Winnipeg Jets’ future plans remains to be seen.
William Nylander's contract status, move to centre the focus as Leafs hit the ice

William Nylander's contract status, move to centre the focus as Leafs hit the ice

TORONTO — William Nylander was in the middle of it all.
Redblacks look to overcome frustrations and close out against Roughriders

Redblacks look to overcome frustrations and close out against Roughriders

OTTAWA — Frustrations are starting to boil over for the Ottawa Redblacks.
Blue Jays slugger Guerrero not in starting lineup for series finale in New York

Blue Jays slugger Guerrero not in starting lineup for series finale in New York

NEW YORK — Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was held out of the starting lineup for a second straight day on Thursday as he rests a sore knee.
Nesting cormorants — and their droppings — have taken over a harbour in Nova Scotia

Nesting cormorants — and their droppings — have taken over a harbour in Nova Scotia

SYDNEY, N.S. — It's a battle in the skies — and so far, the bombing cormorants sowing scatological havoc in a Nova Scotia harbour are winning. For the second year, cormorants have squatted in the Sydney, N.S., harbour for their nesting season.
Ireland and Springboks set for monster clash of No. 1 vs. No. 2 at the Rugby World Cup

Ireland and Springboks set for monster clash of No. 1 vs. No. 2 at the Rugby World Cup

PARIS (AP) — France playing New Zealand to open the Rugby World Cup was a big deal. Stade de France was packed and record numbers of eyeballs were drawn to European televisions, some audiences eclipsing the men's soccer World Cup.
Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin averts questions over sudden absence last year in playoffs

Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin averts questions over sudden absence last year in playoffs

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin deflected questions Thursday concerning his sudden absence from a playoff series last season for what the team explained at the time was personal reasons.
Canadian Premier League revamps trophy case with new hardware up for grabs

Canadian Premier League revamps trophy case with new hardware up for grabs

TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League is revamping its trophy case. A new trophy, the Canadian Premier League Shield, will be presented to the regular-season winner.