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Sidney Crosby fans celebrate Cup win with pilgrimage to famous dryer

Sidney Crosby fans celebrate Cup win with pilgrimage to famous dryer

HALIFAX — Mere hours after Sidney Crosby won his third Stanley Cup, the hometown museum that touts itself as "Home of the Sidney Crosby Exhibit" was already coveting new keepsakes.
UNB names new women's varsity hockey coach after discrimination battle

UNB names new women's varsity hockey coach after discrimination battle

FREDERICTON — The University of New Brunswick has named a head coach for the women's varsity hockey team as the program is reinstated after a lengthy human rights battle.
Riders head coach/GM says QB Young out 4-6 weeks with torn hamstring

Riders head coach/GM says QB Young out 4-6 weeks with torn hamstring

REGINA — Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Vince Young has a torn hamstring and will likely be out of action for about four to six weeks.
August trial set in ex-CFL player McKnight's death

August trial set in ex-CFL player McKnight's death

NEW ORLEANS — The man charged in the shooting death of former CFL and NFL running back Joe McKnight is scheduled to go on trial in August. A judge in the New Orleans suburb of Gretna on Monday set an Aug.
Toronto Argonauts sign Canadian kicker Ronnie Pfeffer

Toronto Argonauts sign Canadian kicker Ronnie Pfeffer

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have signed Canadian kicker Ronnie Pfeffer. The five-foot-11, 185-pound native of Kitchener, Ont., returns to the Argonauts after spending the last season and a half with Ottawa.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign Logan Kilgore to shore up depth at quarterback

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign Logan Kilgore to shore up depth at quarterback

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have shored up their depth at quarterback behind starter Zach Collaros by signing free agent Logan Kilgore. The 27-year-old made seven appearances for the Toronto Argonauts last season, starting three times.
Soccer star Christine Sinclair embarks on personal mission to help fight MS

Soccer star Christine Sinclair embarks on personal mission to help fight MS

TORONTO — Christine Sinclair has always done her talking on the soccer field. She has carried the Maple Leaf at the Olympics, represented her country 259 times, scored 168 goals and led Canada to back-to-back Olympic medals.
Mayor promises Stanley Cup parade, but plans unclear so far

Mayor promises Stanley Cup parade, but plans unclear so far

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto says there will be a victory parade for the Stanley Cup champion Penguins, but plans for the event are still being developed.
Crosby, Pens cap amazing year with 2nd straight Stanley Cup

Crosby, Pens cap amazing year with 2nd straight Stanley Cup

NASHVILLE — Even Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to be challenged trying to top this.
Sidney Crosby wins Conn Smythe Trophy for second straight year as playoff MVP

Sidney Crosby wins Conn Smythe Trophy for second straight year as playoff MVP

PITTSBURGH — Another Stanley Cup, and another Conn Smythe Trophy for Sidney Crosby.