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Tavares' former teammates not buying criticisms of his character

Slow start costs Maple Leafs a second point in road trip finale

After a slow first period put the Maple Leafs in a early whole, the team clawed back to salvage a point. But they know a better start could have given them two.

'Underrated' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins a player Oilers can build around

Carey Price deserves the credit for halting Canadiens' skid

Since Dec. 1, Carey Price has been otherworldly and he made the difference yet again as the Montreal Canadiens snapped a four-game losing skid by defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

TFC embarrassed in 1st leg of Concacaf Champions League series

Toronto FC suffered a humiliating 4-0 road loss to Panamanian side Independiente on Tuesday in the first leg of their Concacaf Champions League round-of-16 series.

Oilers' Andrej Sekera knows return to lineup will be mental challenge

Byron's return one of many possible changes for Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets

Montreal Canadiens winger Paul Byron will be back in action at the Bell Centre after missing the last six games with an arm injury.

Small-market Padres take meaningful step forward with Machado deal

Ben Nicholson-Smith

The Padres play in one of baseball's smallest markets, but that didn't stop them from signing Manny Machado. The deal represents a significant step ahead for the prospect-deep team.

DeRozan's return takes centre stage in crucial week for Raptors

Tulowitzki looks motivated as ever at Yankees camp

Troy Tulowitzki is still wearing his cap with the brim flat, but the white and black of the New York Yankees workout shirt is new.