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Nichushkin enters the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, will be away from Avs indefinitely

Nichushkin enters the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, will be away from Avs indefinitely

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program and will be away from the team for an indefinite amount of time.
Edmonton Elks land receiver Gittens from Argonauts for defensive lineman Ceresna

Edmonton Elks land receiver Gittens from Argonauts for defensive lineman Ceresna

TORONTO — The Edmonton Elks obtained another target for new quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Edmonton acquired Canadian receiver Kurleigh Gittens Jr.
B.C. Lions sign receiver Keon Hatcher to three-year contract extension

B.C. Lions sign receiver Keon Hatcher to three-year contract extension

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions re-signed American receiver Keon Hatcher to a three-year contract extension Monday. Hatcher was slated to become a free agent next month. He's now under contract with B.C. through the 2026 season.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign American offensive lineman Jordan Murray to extension

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign American offensive lineman Jordan Murray to extension

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed American offensive lineman Jordan Murray to a two-year contract extension Monday. The six-foot-nine, 330-pound Texan made seven regular-season starts after rejoining the club during the 2023 season.
Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award. Aitana Bonmatí takes women's prize

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award. Aitana Bonmatí takes women's prize

LONDON (AP) — Lionel Messi took his talents to Miami, and the awards followed.
Montreal's Poulin, New York's Shelton, Minnesota's Heise named PWHL's weekly stars

Montreal's Poulin, New York's Shelton, Minnesota's Heise named PWHL's weekly stars

TORONTO — Montreal centre Marie-Philip Poulin, New York defender Ella Shelton and Minnesota forward Taylor Heise have been named the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the week.
Herdman likes what he sees as TFC camp opens but says roster is a work in progress

Herdman likes what he sees as TFC camp opens but says roster is a work in progress

Toronto FC coach John Herdman says his players have shown up for training camp in top shape, bettering required standards, but acknowledged the roster is still a work in progress.
Luukkonen gets his second shutout of the season, Sabres beat Sharks 3-0

Luukkonen gets his second shutout of the season, Sabres beat Sharks 3-0

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves and Casey Mittelstadt had three points to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-0 win against the San Jose Sharks on Monday.
Calgary Stampeders sign veteran Canadian Judge to contract extension

Calgary Stampeders sign veteran Canadian Judge to contract extension

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders re-signed linebacker Cam Judge to a contract extension Monday. The 29-year-old Judge was slated to become a CFL free agent after the 2024 season but is now under contract with Calgary through the 2025 campaign.
Canada's Ryan Smyth, Mel Davidson to enter IIHF Hall of Fame

Canada's Ryan Smyth, Mel Davidson to enter IIHF Hall of Fame

ZURICH — Canadian men's team veteran Ryan Smyth and women's hockey architect Mel Davidson are among the eight inductees into the International Ice Hockey Federation's Hall of Fame in 2024.