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GTHL receives report on allegations of organization sales

The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) says a nearly two-year investigation into allegations that some teams and the non-profit companies that...

04.01.2025 9

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Hockey Canada says penalties called for discriminations rose in 2023-24

There was an increase in the number of penalties called by referees in Hockey Canada-sanctioned games during the 2023-24 season for...

19.12.2024 8

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U.S. judge dismisses lawsuit that sought end to major junior drafts

A U.S. District Court judge in New York has dismissed a class-action lawsuit that attempted to end the entry draft system in major junior hockey,...

28.11.2024 4

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Province urged to direct sports organizations to stop secrecy over misconduct sanctions

A Toronto family is calling on the Ontario government to improve its oversight of publicly-funded provincial sport organizations after a local...

14.11.2024 7

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Canada Soccer coaches organized spying with drones, investigation concludes

Canadian women’s soccer head coach Bev Priestman and assistant coach Jasmine Mander “directed, approved and condoned” the illegal filming of...

12.11.2024 3

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NCAA rule change may dramatically alter path for elite young hockey players

The NCAA said Thursday that it would begin allowing Canadian Hockey League players to retain their eligibility to play U.S. college hockey, a...

08.11.2024 2

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Formenton files $20.5 million lawsuit against Newport Sports, agent Wade Arnott

Former Ottawa Senators forward Alex Formenton, one of five one-time National Hockey League players charged by police in London, Ont., with...

01.11.2024 1

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Canada Soccer CEO uncertain about when drone investigation will be completed

In February, Canada Soccer hired former Golf Canada chief sport officer Kevin Blue as its chief executive and general secretary. Months later,...

10.10.2024 2

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Former CHL players ask judge to stop major junior leagues from holding drafts

Two former Western Hockey League players involved in a lawsuit that is attempting to end the entry draft system in major junior hockey have...

01.10.2024 2

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Case of Toronto coach sanctioned for misconduct highlights Hockey Canada secrecy over discipline

The case of a women’s hockey coach in Toronto who breached Hockey Canada’s code of conduct multiple times but is still coaching is again...

27.09.2024 5

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Bell sells interest in Maple Leaf Sports for $4.7 billion

BCE Inc. has reached a deal to sell its 37.5 per cent interest in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to Rogers Communications Inc. for $4.7 billion,...

18.09.2024 10

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MP asks Heritage Committee to summon Canada Soccer coaches to testify

New Democratic Party MP Niki Ashton says she has filed a motion to fellow members of the federal Heritage Committee to seek the testimony of Canada...

08.08.2024 1

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Tribunal denies Canada’s appeal as Priestman email details ‘a whole operation’ of spying

A Court of Arbitration for Sport tribunal has ruled against Canada Soccer after the federation and the Canadian Olympic Committee appealed a...

31.07.2024 10

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