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Max Scherzer agrees to a $15.5 million, 1-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, AP source says

Max Scherzer is joining the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing to a $15.5 million, one-year contract on Thursday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to the AP on condit...

Jan 31, 2025

The Canada Super 60 League, a new cricket competition, set to launch in July

TORONTO - A new cricket league is set to launch in the Toronto area in July, with the hope that it will grow across the country. The Canada Super 60 League will feature the short-form 10-over version ...

Jan 31, 2025

Canadian midfielder Victoria Pickett joins AFC Toronto on season-long loan

TORONTO - AFC Toronto added an important midfield piece Friday, acquiring Canadian international Victoria Pickett from the NWSL's North Carolina Courage on a season-long loan. The 28-year-old from Bar...

Jan 31, 2025

Real Madrid to play Manchester City in standout clash of Champions League knockout playoffs

NYON, Switzerland (AP) - Real Madrid will play Manchester City in the Champions League knockout playoffs round in a standout clash of the past two title winners after the draw was made Friday. Man Cit...

Jan 31, 2025

Apex: The Black Masters: New documentary explores golf and race in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX - Darrell Maxwell has fond memories of growing up next to the scenic golf course in the heart of the central Nova Scotia town of Truro, even though he wasn't allowed to play there because of h...

Jan 31, 2025

Flames acquire Frost, Farabee from Flyers for Kuzmenko, Pelletier, draft picks

CALGARY - Suspense on the ice and off of it made for an eventful night in Calgary's Saddledome. While the Flames surged past a one-goal deficit to beat the Anaheim Ducks, player personnel decisions fu...

Jan 30, 2025

Flames trade Kuzmenko, Pelletier, draft picks to Flyers for Frost, Farabee

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have traded left-wingers Andrei Kuzmenko and Jakob Pelletier to the Philadelphia Flyers for centre Morgan Frost and left-winger Joel Farabee. Calgary also sent a second-ro...

Jan 30, 2025

Raymond scores shootout winner as Red Wings rally for 3-2 victory over Oilers

EDMONTON - Lucas Raymond scored the shootout winner as the Detroit Red Wings rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night, capturing their fourth game in a row. Dylan Larkin sc...

Jan 30, 2025

Flower’s finale: Marc-Andre Fleury gets special sendoff in final Montreal game

MONTREAL - Marc-Andre Fleury never played for the Montreal Canadiens, but on this night he was celebrated like one of their all-time greats. The legendary netminder from nearby Sorel, Que., played wha...

Jan 30, 2025

Matt Coronto scores hat trick as Calgary Flames burn Anaheim Ducks 4-1

CALGARY - Matt Coronato scored a hat trick to lead the Calgary Flames past the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Thursday night. Coronato scored Calgary's second and third goals and added an empty-netter. Adam Kla...

Jan 30, 2025