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Berrios named Blue Jays' opening-day starter for second straight year

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays announced Monday that right-hander Jos Berrios will be their 2025 season-opening starting pitcher. Berrios will kick off the Blue Jays' season for the second year in a ...

Mar 17, 2025

Canada coach Jesse Marsch calls in Zorhan Bassong to replace injured Richie Laryea

Sporting Kansas City's Zorhan Bassong has replaced the injured fullback/wingback Richie Laryea on Canada's roster ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League Finals. The 31st-ranked Canadians face No. 19 Mex...

Mar 17, 2025

Rory McIlroy takes drama out of playoff to win The Players and build momentum to the Masters

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Turns out Rory McIlroy needed only three good swings to win The Players Championship on Monday in a playoff over J.J. Spaun. McIlroy blasted his opening tee shot and hit...

Mar 17, 2025

Canada's Homan beats Denmark's Dupont at world women's curling championship

UIJEONGBU-SI - Canada's Rachel Homan defeated Denmark's Madeleine Dupont 9-3 in round-robin play at the LGT world women's curling championship on Monday. Homan and her Ottawa-based team of Tracy Fleur...

Mar 17, 2025

IOC board puts boxing back on the Olympic program for LA in 2028

COSTA NAVARINO, Greece (AP) - Boxing is set to be on the program for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles after years of disputes over how the sport is run. International Olympic Committee president Thoma...

Mar 17, 2025

Rivers predicted stardom for Gilgeous-Alexander, but says Thunder star has exceeded expectations

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Doc Rivers says he saw star potential in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while coaching him as a rookie before the Los Angeles Clippers traded him to Oklahoma City. But the veteran coach conc...

Mar 17, 2025

Vancouver Canucks staying focused, even keel amid tight playoff push

VANCOUVER - As the NHL's regular season winds down, the Vancouver Canucks are watching their margin for error disappear. The club's race for a playoff spot grew increasingly urgent Sunday as Vancouver...

Mar 16, 2025

Samberg scores in OT to give Jets 3-2 win over Kraken

SEATTLE (AP) - Dylan Samberg scored 1:47 into overtime and the Winnipeg Jets rallied from two goals down to beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Sunday night. Cole Perfetti had a goal and an assist, and Kyl...

Mar 16, 2025

Makar scores in OT as Avalanche beat Stars 4-3

DENVER (AP) - Cale Makar scored 34 seconds into overtime and Colorado recovered after squandering a late two-goal lead to win 4-3 over the Dallas Stars on Sunday in the return of former Avalanche forw...

Mar 16, 2025

NHL roundup: Makar scores in OT as Avalanche beat Stars 4-3

DENVER (AP) - Cale Makar scored 34 seconds into overtime and Colorado recovered after squandering a late two-goal lead to beat the Dallas Stars 4-3 on Sunday in the return of former Avalanche forward ...

Mar 16, 2025