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Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups headline 13-member class for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Vince Carter wowed the basketball world with his high-flying dunks for more than two decades. Chauncey Billups was a clutch guard and Finals MVP for the Detroit Pistons. Two ico...

Apr 06, 2024

Canadiens defencemen Kaiden Guhle, Arber Xhekaj out against Maple Leafs

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens are down two defencemen for Saturday night's rivalry game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Canadiens announced Kaiden Guhle is day-to-day with an upper-body injur...

Apr 06, 2024

Canadian women lose Hong Kong 7s quarterfinal while Canada men's losing streak grows

HONG KONG - After winning their pool with three straight wins, the Canadian women ran into a New Zealand buzz saw Saturday in the Cup quarterfinal at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. New Zealand, whi...

Apr 06, 2024

Guardians ace Shane Bieber to have season-ending Tommy John surgery after solid start in 2024

CLEVELAND (AP) - Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery, a major blow to the team and the 2020 Cy Young winner. Bieber, who missed several months last se...

Apr 06, 2024

School stories, art, teach kids about organ donation for Humboldt Broncos' Green Shirt Day

When Sandra LaRose's 16-year-old daughter decided she wanted her organs donated, she encouraged her mom and step-dad to do the same and put red and white stickers on their Saskatchewan health cards."I...

Apr 06, 2024

Andrew Harris to sign one-day deal and retire as a Winnipeg Blue Bomber

WINNIPEG - Running back Andrew Harris will sign a one-day contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this month and retire as a member of the team, the CFL club said Friday. "Thank you for everything," t...

Apr 05, 2024

Star forward Connor McDavid scores twice as Oilers top Avalanche 6-2

EDMONTON - Connor McDavid and Evander Kane each scored a pair of goals as the Edmonton Oilers clinched a playoff spot with a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday. Corey Perry and Mattias ...

Apr 05, 2024

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women's Final Four. South Carolina awaits

CLEVELAND (AP) - Caitlin Clark led Iowa back to the national championship game, scoring 21 points as the Hawkeyes rallied past Paige Bueckers and UConn 71-69 in the women's Final Four on Friday night....

Apr 05, 2024

Raptors snap 15-game skid and extend slump for Bucks, who lose third straight to sub-.500 team

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Gary Trent Jr. scored 31 points and the Toronto Raptors snapped a 15-game losing streak with a 117-111 victory over the slumping Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Milwaukee, playing wi...

Apr 05, 2024

Maple Leafs clinch playoff spot, will return to post-season for eighth year in a row

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs clinched a playoff berth Friday night without stepping on the ice. Toronto started the day with four clinch scenarios depending on the results of games involving the ...

Apr 05, 2024