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Hockey Canada Overhauls Leadership Amid PWHL Expansion

After eight years at the helm, general manager Gina Kingsbury and head coach Troy Ryan have exited Hockey Canada, prompting a search for new leadership ahead of the upcoming women's world championship, while the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s growth complicates the talent pool.

May 26, 2026

Caitlin Clark’s Jersey Soars as USA Eyes Fifth Consecutive World Cup Title

Caitlin Clark's jersey has become one of the most coveted items in basketball merchandise, ranking only behind Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors shirt in sales since the start of 2024. The surge in demand places Clark ahead of traditional superstars such as LeBron James and Luka Doncic, while rising phenom Victor Wembanyama rounds out the top five. Clark's rapid ascent is rooted in a stellar international résumé: she captured two U19 Women's Basketball World Cup titles and a U16 AmeriCup, and was named MVP of the recent FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Puerto Rico, where she posted 11.6 points and 6.4 assists per game. Now she will lead the United States into the World Cup in Berlin, where the American squad is drawn into Group D alongside Czechia, China and Italy, a bracket that promises intense competition as the team chases a historic fifth straight world championship. The buzz surrounding Clark's merchandise reflects a broader cultural shift, as record‑breaking viewership and sales signal growing appetite for the women's game on the global stage. Organizers say the tournament will showcase the sport's expanding reach, with fans across Germany, the United States, Slovenia, France, Puerto Rico, Czechia, China and Italy tuning in to watch the action unfold.

May 25, 2026

Ottawa Senators’ Alumni Shine at 2026 IIHF World Championship

The final days of the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland highlighted the impact of three Ottawa Senators prospects, with Cozens leading Canada to a dominant win, Matinpalo anchoring Finland's defense and Søgaard backstopping Denmark to a clean sheet and shootout victory.

May 25, 2026

Dimarco’s free‑kick flourish caps Inter Milan’s title‑winners’ finale

Inter Milan secured the Serie A crown and the Italian Cup before their last match of the season, but the celebration took an unexpected turn when midfielder Federico Dimarco turned his Serie A MVP award into a moment of individual brilliance. Coach Cristian Chivu gave several World Cup‑bound players an extra week of rest, handing minutes to Hakan Calhanoglu, Manuel Akanji, Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries while captain Lautaro Martínez started to regain match fitness after injury. The encounter unfolded with Dimarco opening the scoring from 25 yards, curling the ball into the top right corner. Federico Bernardeschi answered three minutes later, and Tommaso Pobega put Bologna ahead just before halftime. An own goal by Piotr Zieliński early in the second half briefly shifted momentum, but Pio Esposito reduced the deficit with a rebound strike. Andy Diouf sealed the scoring in the 86th minute, leaving the final whistle to echo a 3‑3 draw. Bologna entered the fixture with half of their home games already lost and without any chance of European qualification, while Inter’s squad rotation reflected a strategic pause before the summer break. The result unfolded against a backdrop of a tightly contested final round, with Lazio facing already‑relegated Pisa and two teams battling to avoid relegation, underscoring the competitive climax of the Italian season.

May 23, 2026

PWHL reshapes leadership ahead of 2026‑27 season

The Professional Women’s Hockey League announced major front‑office moves, including Troy Ryan’s appointment as GM and head coach of the San Jose franchise and Meghan Duggan’s promotion to GM of the Hamilton team, while Seattle’s Steve O’Rourke exited after a challenging inaugural season.

May 22, 2026