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More than 420 players have joined the NHLPA Carbon Neutral Challenge this season, a program designed to offset the emissions produced by their frequent travel. Boston Bruins defenceman Andrew Ference started the initiative last season, convincing more than 350 players to each buy 10 tonnes of Gold Standard carbon credits.

The Phoenix Coyotes enjoy playing the role of the spoiler.

Steve Mason and the Columbus Blue Jackets wanted to make a statement just in case they meet the Calgary Flames again in the playoffs.

Canada’s Patrick Chan won the silver medal in men’s singles competition Thursday at the world figure skating championships.

The birdie putt to win at Bay Hill was vintage Tiger Woods.Not so typical was the reaction.

David Hahn fired a round of 4-under 68 on Wednesday to hold a share of the second round lead with fellow American Aaron Goldberg at the halfway point of the Canadian Tour’s California qualifying school.

Seve Ballesteros will undergo a fourth round of chemotherapy as he continues treatment of a cancerous brain tumour.

The Toronto Raptors are in the middle of a five-game homestand that at one time looked like it would be an oasis on the schedule and an opportunity to make up ground in the NBA playoff race.

Jennifer Jones can hardly be blamed for feeling like she has a target on her back.

Rod Brind’Amour and Anton Babchuk scored third-period goals, and Cam Ward made 21 saves to help Carolina win its season-high fifth straight game and match the club record of with its ninth home win in a row.