'Going to be different': NHLers talk new training camp realities

Sidney Crosby navigated the gruelling physical tests many times. The strength challenges. The long, lung-busting skates. The stationary bike rides where players pushed to the limit. Set to enter his 22nd NHL season, however, the Pittsburgh Penguins captain will have a decidedly different experience when his team assembles for training camp this week.

NHL teams rush to sign players to eight-year contracts before the new CBA deadline

The clock is ticking toward an unusual deadline in the NHL, and teams with players relevant to it are rushing to beat the final horn.

Bills take over atop NFL Power Rankings, Ravens also soar after impressive opener

Sense of optimism alive and well as Maple Leafs get set to open training camp after trying season

On Roberto Clemente Day, MLB has a Puerto Rico problem

CF Montreal, Whitecaps square off with Canadian Championship final at stake

Islanders will get the full effect of DeBoer in his first camp as their coach

Once a villain in Montreal, Kreider joins Habs ahead of training camp

Gray-Withers steals win from Sturmay in Saville Shootout final; Casper and Paetz win in Oakville

LaFleur aces head coaching debut with Cardinals, earning a win and some much-needed momentum

First-year coach Mike LaFleur looks like a keeper. The Arizona Cardinals had one of their most encouraging Week 1 performances in years Sunday, beating the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14 in a road victory that surprised just about everybody except for the players and coaches in the winning locker room.

Lions hoping Gibbs can stay as productive despite losing backfield partner

The Detroit Lions know they are asking a lot of star running back Jahmyr Gibbs. For the first three years of his career, Gibbs was paired with David Montgomery in Detroit’s “Sonic and Knuckles”. His next major test will come Thursday against the Buffalo Bills.

Vikings’ plan for better QB depth, stronger running game comes in handy in season-opening win

The inconsistency, inexperience and injuries the Minnesota Vikings endured with their quarterbacks last season dragged down the entire operation, and coach Kevin O’Connell was determined to avoid a repeat.

Bills open season in familiar fashion with Allen still patching over defensive deficiencies

As first impressions go, the new-look Buffalo Bills under Joe Brady opened the season looking much like the team previously coached by Sean McDermott.

Giants' Harbaugh admits tackling Nabers to relax WR's injury fears

Giants coach John Harbaugh says tackling star receiver Malik Nabers was "all in fun" and in an effort to help the wideout move beyond his injury fears.