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Connor McMichael scores third-period winner, Capitals down Maple Leafs 3-1

TORONTO - Connor McMichael scored the winner in the third period as the Washington Capitals downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Friday night. Nic Dowd, with a goal and an assist, and Aliaksei Protas...

Dec 06, 2024

Scheffler goes on a run of birdies in the Bahamas, leads by two

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) - Scottie Scheffler birdied every hole but the par 3s on the front nine at Albany Golf Club on Friday and finished his bogey-free round with an 8-under 64 that gave him a two-shot...

Dec 06, 2024

Toronto FC captain says Herdman resignation as coach an 'unfortunate situation'

TORONTO - John Herdman's decision to step down as Toronto FC coach is an "unfortunate situation," says club captain Jonathan Osorio. Herdman resigned Nov. 29, saying it was "the right time for me to s...

Dec 06, 2024

Murisier claims 1st World Cup win by taking men's downhill, Canada's Crawford fourth

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) - Justin Murisier of Switzerland claimed his first World Cup victory by beating his stellar teammate Marco Odermatt in the opening men's downhill race of the World Cup season ...

Dec 06, 2024

Gilles, Poirier struggle at Grand Prix final after fall in rhythm dance

GRENOBLE - Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier have an uphill climb at the ISU Grand Prix Final. Toronto's Gilles and Poirier, from Unionville, Ont., finished last out of six teams in F...

Dec 06, 2024

Canada's Jonathan David scores milestone goal in Lille win over Brest in France

PARIS (CP-AP) - Canadian striker Jonathan David scored twice to go past the 100-goal career mark for Lille in a 3-1 win over Brest in Ligue 1 play Friday. The 24-year-old from Ottawa turned in a man-o...

Dec 06, 2024

Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair retired but still making a difference

Christine Sinclair may be retired from playing soccer but she continues to make a difference in the game. On Saturday, the former Canada captain - and now part owner of the new Northern Super League's...

Dec 06, 2024

Edmonton Elks agree to terms with quarterback Tre Ford on a three-year extension

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks are locking up quarterback Tre Ford to a three-year extension. The CFL team says the two sides have agreed to terms on a deal that runs through the 2027 season. The 26-yea...

Dec 06, 2024

Montreal's Lu Dort is defensive backbone of top-ranked Oklahoma City Thunder

TORONTO - RJ Barrett was on one of the hottest stretches of his career, making more than 60 per cent of his field goals and leading his Toronto Raptors to three wins over four games. And then he ran i...

Dec 06, 2024

Red Bulls go into MLS Cup final with distinctly Canadian flavour in front office

With Marc de Grandpre as president and GM and Julian de Guzman as sporting director, the New York Red Bulls come with a distinctly Canadian flavour. On Saturday, both will be cheering on their team as...

Dec 06, 2024