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McDavid, Matthews among number of finalists up for top prizes at NHL Awards

LAS VEGAS - Some of the NHL's best will be recognized Thursday night at the NHL Awards. Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is among three finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy for league MVP. Tor...

Jun 27, 2024

Canucks send two players, 2027 second-round pick to Blackhawks for 2027 fourth

The Vancouver Canucks have acquired a 2027 fourth-round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forwards Ilya Mikheyev and Sam Lafferty and a 2027 second-round pick. The Canucks will retain 1...

Jun 26, 2024

South Africa beats Afghanistan to reach the Twenty20 World Cup final, ending a long cricket drought

TAROUBA, Trinidad (AP) - South Africa trounced Afghanistan by nine wickets Wednesday to reach the Twenty20 World Cup final, ending a long cricket drought. Reeza Hendricks hit a six and a four on conse...

Jun 26, 2024

World champions Katzberg, Rogers book tickets to Paris at Canadian Olympic trials

MONTREAL - World champions Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers have their tickets to Paris booked and ready. Katzberg won the men's hammer throw, besting the Olympic standard once more, with a throw 82.6...

Jun 26, 2024

Blue Jays-Red Sox series finale postponed due to weather, will be part of split DH in August

BOSTON (AP) - The series finale between the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night was postponed because of severe weather. The scoreless game was paused in the top of the second inni...

Jun 26, 2024

Toronto Raptors draft Baylor guard Ja'Kobe Walter 19th overall in NBA Draft

TORONTO - Ja'Kobe Walter has been drafted by the Toronto Raptors. The guard from Baylor University was selected 19th overall. Toronto also has the first pick of the second round, No. 31 overall. The s...

Jun 26, 2024

Toronto's Zach Edey drafted by Memphis Grizzlies ninth overall

NEW YORK CITY - Zach Edey has been selected ninth overall in the NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. The 22-year-old centre from Toronto is the first Canadian to be drafted this year. Edey averaged 25...

Jun 26, 2024

Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Sergei Berezin dead at 52

TORONTO - Sergei Berezin, who played five of his seven NHL seasons with Toronto and was a reliable scorer for the Maple Leafs, has died at 52. The NHL Alumni Association announced Berezin's death in a...

Jun 26, 2024

Vancouver Canucks sign forward Teddy Blueger to two-year deal

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed a two-year deal with depth forward Teddy Blueger The contract, announced by the team Wednesday, carries an average annual value of US$1.8 million. The 29-...

Jun 26, 2024

Goaltender Ullmark not hurrying into long-term commitment with Sens

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators believe they've solved their goaltending woes by acquiring Linus Ullmark, but unless a contract extension is signed over the summer this coming season will be an extended ...

Jun 26, 2024