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Auston Matthews, Leafs talking contract extension: report

​The Toronto Maple Leafs put up a franchise-best 49 wins last season, eventually losing in the first round of the playoffs for the second consecutive year, but with a second star lining up at centre next season, they're hoping to shed the title of "talented up-and-comers" in favour of Stanley Cup contenders.

Canadians just off pace at Honda Indy Toronto as Scott Dixon wins

Scott Dixon has won the Honda Indy Toronto. Simon Pagenaud was second and Canadians Robert Wickens and James Hinchcliffe were third and fourth.

Calgary hopes to land IndyCar race in near future

IndyCar will not be making its return to Alberta in 2019, but 2020 isn't off the table. Ric Peterson, co-owner of Schmidt Peterson Motorsports, is still pushing for a return of the series in his home province, but said progress has stalled.

Paul Tracy says IndyCar drivers too 'vanilla,' need bad guys to market sport

Paul Tracy has never been one to pull his punches. The "Thrill from West Hill" was famously involved in two dust-ups with fellow drivers Alex Tagliani and Sebastien Bourdais, going so far as to criticize them for leaving on their helmets during the confrontations.

'Dream scenario' brings Wickens, Hinchcliffe together as IndyCar's 'Eh Team'

When Formula One's Juan Pablo Montoya and NASCAR's Jeff Gordon famously swapped cars in a 2003 speed demonstration at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Robert Wickens and James Hinchcliffe were paying close attention.

James Hinchcliffe hopes to continue recent success at Honda Indy Toronto

Canadian James Hinchcliffe heads into the Honda Indy in Toronto this weekend fresh off a come-from-behind victory over Josef Newgarden at the Iowa Corn 300 on Sunday.

Paul Stastny hopes to help young Jets weather inevitable turbulence of playoffs

Paul Stastny is no stranger to the highs and lows of playoff hockey, and he aims to use that experience to help his Winnipeg Jets go as far as they can in the coming playoffs.

Islanders hope rookie Mat Barzal can play Malkin to Tavares' Crosby

N.Y. Islanders coach using example of veteran John Tavares to push Mat Barzal to greatness.

Canada's Jamal Murray gets encouraging words from John Calipari

Jamal Murray has struggled with his shot since being moved to point guard on the Denver Nuggets' offence, but the Canadian's former NCAA coach is confident his touch will return.