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Canadian boxer Tammara Thibeault signs with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions

MONTREAL - Canadian boxer Tammara Thibeault has signed with a company owned by boxing promoter and influencer Jake Paul ahead of her professional debut. Most Valuable Promotions, which boasts Puerto R...

Dec 13, 2024

Halifax city council could close pickleball court due to 'excessive' noise

HALIFAX - Pickleball courts in a Halifax suburb are in danger of being shut down by the city after drawing complaints from residents who describe the noise levels as "excessive." The Halifax Regional ...

Dec 13, 2024

Cubs acquiring All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros, AP source says

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs are acquiring All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, paying a big price for one of baseball's best hitters, a person familiar with the situ...

Dec 13, 2024

Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris fined US$2K for diving

NEW YORK - The NHL fined Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris US$2,000 for a second case of diving/embellishment on Friday. The league said it gave Norris a warning after he embellished during a game a...

Dec 13, 2024

Vancouver Whitecaps owners put Major League Soccer club up for sale

VANCOUVER - The owners of the Vancouver Whitecaps are putting the Major League Soccer team up for sale. The ownership group - Greg Kerfoot, Steve Luczo, Jeff Mallett and Steve Nash - announced the new...

Dec 13, 2024

Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz day-to-day with lower-body injury

TORONTO - Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Head coach Craig Berube announced the injury update Friday after Stolarz exited Thursday's 3-2 win over the...

Dec 13, 2024

Yankees to get closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Caleb Durbin, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin, a person familiar...

Dec 13, 2024

QBs Mellott, Wooldridge among players on Calgary Stampeders negotiation list

Vernon Adams Jr. is the present for the Calgary Stampeders but the CFL club could have two interesting future candidates for its starting quarterback job. Montana State's Tommy Mellott and Louisiana-L...

Dec 13, 2024

Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin, a person familiar...

Dec 13, 2024

Gerard Gallant named Team Canada coach for Spengler Cup

CALGARY - Hockey Canada has named Gerard Gallant head coach of Canada's team for the 2024 Spengler Cup, set for Dec. 26-31 in Davos, Switzerland. Gallant, from Summerside, P.E.I., will lead Canada at ...

Dec 13, 2024