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Sweden opens world women's hockey championship with 3-1 win over Denmark

UTICA, N.Y. - Lina Ljungblom scored the winning goal as Sweden opened up the 2024 world women's hockey championship with a 3-1 win over Denmark on Wednesday. Ljungblom's goal came late in the second p...

Apr 03, 2024

Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner's wife gives birth to stillborn baby, the couple says

COLUMBIS, Ohio (AP) - Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner's wife, Maggie, delivered a stillborn baby on Sunday, the couple said in a statement released by the club. The Jenners said Wednesday t...

Apr 03, 2024

Anger and anxiety in Newfoundland after abrupt end to Growlers hockey team

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The sudden end of the Newfoundland Growlers has left sports fans crushed and business owners anxious in a capital city spurned before by professional hockey teams. John Riche, a Rea...

Apr 03, 2024

Toronto Raptors sign centre Malik Williams to 10-day contract

TORONTO - Centre Malik Williams has signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The six-foot-11 Williams averaged 11.1 points, 9...

Apr 03, 2024

Vancouver FC looks to make a mark, help make a difference with new jersey

Vancouver FC is thinking pink this year, thanks to its new "Cherry Blossom Kit." And hoping to look good while helping make a difference. The away uniform, inspired by the blossoming of the approximat...

Apr 03, 2024

Buffalo Bills agree to trade receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans, AP source says

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Bills are trading their top receiving threat, Stefon Diggs, to the Houston Texans in a deal that was agreed to on Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the discus...

Apr 03, 2024

Broadcast future for Canada soccer appears brighter with CSB, Mediapro nearing deal

TORONTO - It appears Canadian Soccer Business and Mediapro have solved their broadcast differences The two partners appeared headed to court in January, both wanting out of a 10-year agreement struck ...

Apr 03, 2024

Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach and will take on an advisory role

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Steve Clifford is stepping down as coach of the Charlotte Hornets after the season, the team announced. Clifford informed the team of his decision on Wednesday. He plans to rema...

Apr 03, 2024

Canadian referee Drew Fischer appointed to work Paris Olympic football tournament

Canadian Drew Fischer is one of 21 FIFA referees appointed to work the football tournament at this summer's Paris Olympics. The 43-year-old from Calgary will be joined by Canadians Lyes Arfa and Miche...

Apr 03, 2024

Former Saskatchewan Roughriders player, executive Jim Hopson dies at age 73

REGINA - Jim Hopson, the former Saskatchewan Roughriders player who later served as president of the CFL club, has died. He was 73. The Roughriders confirmed Hopson's death Wednesday. Hopson battled c...

Apr 03, 2024