NHL exploring expansion to Texas with Houston, Austin among possibilities

Report: NHL exploring expansion into Austin and Houston

San Antonio hockey fans soon may have a local-ish team to root for. The National Hockey League (NHL) is considering whether to add teams in Austin and Houston, ESPN reported Tuesday. Citing unnamed sources, ESPN said the league’s board of governors discussed the expansion possibility during its annual meeting Tuesday in New York. Although the [] The post Report: NHL exploring expansion into Austin and Houston appeared first on San Antonio Current.

The NHL is reportedly considering one of two major Texas cities for its next round of expansion

The NHL is reportedly zeroing in on Austin and Houston as top expansion options, according to ESPN's Emily Kaplan, as the league eyes growing in Texas.

Five Canadians traded on opening day of NHL free agency

National Hockey League free agency began on Wednesday with five Canadians traded. Let’s see who were the players on the move. Mavrik Bourque Bourque, a centre from Plessisville, Quebec was traded from the Dallas Stars to the Nashville Predators with defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin for two draft picks (second round pick in 2027 and a third [] The post Five Canadians traded on opening day of NHL free agency appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.

Houston, Austin, Texas, eyed as possible NHL expansion sites: Report

Texas metropolis has hockey history with WHA's Aeros once led by legendary Gordie Howe

MLB 2026 Buzz: Texas Rangers Activate Corey Seager

Notable news, notes and buzz from MLB's 2026 season.

Big 12’s Brett Yormark has tense exchange with Texas Tech reporter over Brendan Sorsby questions

It’s fair to say the relationship between Texas Tech and the Big 12 Conference is a bit fraught at the moment. The Red Raiders circled the wagons in recent weeks around the Brendan Sorsby situation, one on which they and the conference (and just about everyone else) didn’t see eye to eye. The Big 12

They May Prefer Texas, But Data Center Developers Aren't Giving Up On California

Texas has surpassed California as the top data center market in the western half of the U.S., and the gap between the two states is only getting wider. But while California may be a more challenging place to develop digital infrastructure, there is...

Ottawa Senators finalize deal to trade captain Brady Tkachuk to Florida Panthers

Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster. The Panthers and Ottawa were finalizing a deal where Florida would send four draft picks to the Senators for Brady Tkachuk.

Tesla expands robotaxi service to small section of Miami

The company's robotaxi roadmap mentions future expansions to Orlando and Tampa.

‘Love Story’ Creator Connor Hines Signs Netflix Deal, Sets Golf Drama ‘Jupiter Island’

The series is set in the exclusive Florida enclave that in real life is home to a number of PGA Tour pros.

Three captivating NHL unrestricted free agents available on the market

Let's take a look at three intriguing NHL UFA's who are still available on the market and are looking for homes for the 2026-2027 season.

Senators trade Brady Tkachuk to Panthers

Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster. The Panthers and Ottawa finalized a deal Sunday night, with Florida sending four draft picks to the Senators for Brady Tkachuk — the brother of Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk. The picks were the No. 9 [] The post Senators trade Brady Tkachuk to Panthers appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Abbott endorses ban on data centers in rural Texas communities amid rising debate in state

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) on Tuesday said he backed a ban on building data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods, as debate grows about their place in the state. Abbott has long toed the line between supporting data center expansion, calling Texas the “epicenter” of artificial intelligence, and pressing for regulation that requires developers to assume []

Live Now: Davis Alexander dealing, has Als over Stamps near half

Follow along on CFL’s game tracker as the Montreal Alouettes host the Calgary Stampeders in Week 6 action.

Senators deal captain Brady Tkachuk to Panthers for package of draft picks: reports

Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster. The Panthers and Ottawa were finalizing a deal where Florida would send four draft picks to the Senators for Brady Tkachuk.

Ruck twins selected together by Penguins as Canadian stories highlight NHL draft

The 2026 National Hockey League Entry Draft opened Friday with a string of memorable Canadian moments — an unexpected pop superstar cameo by Justin Bieber, a head coach’s son heading to his father’s team, a goat-farming defenceman going to the Calgary Flames, the Winnipeg Jets adding undersized Swedish centre Viggo Björck, and a pair of identical twin brothers from the Okanagan emerging as one of the draft’s most compelling threads.

2026 Big 12 football predictions: Game-by-game picks, projecting every team's final win-loss record

Will Texas Tech repeat as conference champions, or will one of the other contenders thwart those plans?

Everything You Need to Know About Alberta’s Regulated Sports Betting Market Launch On July 13

Alberta is set to usher in a new era for online gambling when its regulated iGaming market officially launches on July 13, opening the door for private operators to compete alongside the province’s existing government-run platform, PlayAlberta. The move positions Alberta as the second Canadian province, after Ontario, to adopt a competitive online gambling framework [...] Read More... The post Everything You Need to Know About Alberta’s Regulated Sports Betting Market Launch On July 13 appeared first on canadasportsbetting.ca.

Toronto or Vancouver? FIFA World Cup fans reveal which Canadian host city comes out on top

What to know Ahead of a fiery FIFA World Cup season, Canada was chosen to host matches in not one, but two major cities, turning... The post Toronto or Vancouver? FIFA World Cup fans reveal which Canadian host city comes out on top appeared first on NOW Toronto.

Project 2028: The path for Luka Doncic to return to the Dallas Mavericks

If Doncic were to eventually want out, Dallas could make more than just sentimental sense

10 largest man-made lakes in Canada: La Grande-3 Reservoir, Lac Seul, Williston Lake and more

10 largest man-made lakes in Canada: La Grande-3 Reservoir, Lac Seul, Williston Lake and more

What’s New on Paramount+ Canada and Pluto TV: July 2026

Paramount+ and Pluto TV have announced what’s coming to Canada for the summer. The July 2026 catalogue includes new original series, movie franchises, and live sports action this month. Highlights on Paramount+ include the season finale of Dutton Ranch, the fourth and final season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and the highly anticipated streaming [] The post What’s New on Paramount+ Canada and Pluto TV: July 2026 first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

What will Hanlan’s Point look like if Billy Bishop Airport expands?

The Toronto beach is Canada’s oldest surviving LGBTQ2S+ space, but a plan to build up a nearby airport has advocates on edge

Oilers invite 3 female hockey players to join NHL development camp roster

Twenty-seven rising hockey stars took to the ice inside Rogers Place. For the first time ever, a trio of female players were invited to the NHL Development Camp..

Lamar Taylor Eyes Commonwealth Games

Lamar Taylor Eyes Commonwealth Games

New pipeline in Canada to proceed after C$150bn pledged to ease BC and First Nations concerns

Port expansion and protections for whales part of BC and Alberta plan to expand country’s presence overseasThe governments of Canada and the province of Alberta will move forward on a major new oil pipeline after the pair announced a plan to ease concerns of British Columbia and First Nations on the Pacific coast.Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, shuttled between British Columbia and Alberta on Thursday to announce more than C150bn in new investments in both provinces, part of a broader project of reducing trade with the United States and expanding his country’s presence in overseas markets. Continue reading...

What Giannis Antetokounmpo trade means for Heat in Eastern Conference

The Eastern Conference picture just shifted. Giannis Antetokounmpo is headed to the Miami Heat in a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks

Here are 10 cool indies we checked out at Game Con Canada 2026

The latest annual Game Con Canada event recently wrapped in Edmonton, featuring all kinds of gaming programming. The biggest highlight of the show for me was a large showcase of indie games from developers from around the world, but primarily from Alberta and other parts of Canada. Given that there are very few prominent consumer []

Alberta Opens Canada’s Second Online Gambling Market to 28 Operators on July 13

Alberta launches Canada's second regulated online gambling market on July 13, bringing 28 licensed operators including FanDuel, DraftKings and BetMGM into simultaneous competition for a province long served by unregulated offshore platforms. The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission confirmed the date as the province finalizes a regulatory framework splitting oversight between the AGLC and the Alberta iGaming Corporation.

Increasingly Fierce Storms Are Coming for the Upper Texas Coast. Is the Petrochemical Industry Ready?

Galveston County is home to 22 refineries and chemical plants. The level of emergency preparedness varies widely. The post Increasingly Fierce Storms Are Coming for the Upper Texas Coast. Is the Petrochemical Industry Ready? appeared first on .

BC might have some grievances too

Alberta's endless array of grievances are driving Canada's political agenda right now. British Columbia might want a turn at the wheel soon enough.

Letters, July 11, 2026: ‘Take back our country’

Separate Liberals from Canada The time has come to end this divisive and destructive fantasy about Alberta becoming its own country. The group behind this, Alberta’s Choice, just published an ad spinning the referendum question that we will have in October. The true question should be whether you wish to remain a Canadian or do []