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CFL to implement two minor rules modifications in time for 2024 season

The CFL will implement adjustments to its rules on low block and command centre intervention in 2024. Backfield players, regardless of their position at the snap, can now cross the offensive formation...

May 17, 2024

Canadian rugby forward Tyson Beukeboom to earn record 68th cap against New Zealand

Veteran forward Tyson Beukeboom will lead Canada out against New Zealand on Sunday as she enters the Canadian rugby record book. It marks the 68th career cap for the 33-year-old lock from Uxbridge, On...

May 17, 2024

Feyenoord coach Arne Slot says he will be the Liverpool manager next season

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) - Feyenoord coach Arne Slot said Friday he will be Liverpool's next manager, replacing Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool had already reportedly agreed to pay Feyenoord about 11 milli...

May 17, 2024

Juventus fires coach Massimiliano Allegri for his outburst toward the refs in the Italian Cup final

TURIN, Italy (AP) - Juventus fired coach Massimiliano Allegri on Friday for his ugly outburst toward the referees in the Italian Cup final. Juventus has two games left in Serie A. Allegri lost his coo...

May 17, 2024

Scottie Scheffler arrested at PGA Championship for not following orders after traffic fatality

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was led to a police car. ESP...

May 17, 2024

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Vancouver Canucks pushed the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of elimination, and the New York Rangers booked their ticket to the Eastern Conference final. Here are five things to know entering Friday...

May 17, 2024

Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets 115-70 behind 27 points from Anthony Edwards

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Anthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night to ...

May 16, 2024

Canada earns straight-sets win over Dominican Republic in Volleyball Nations League

RIO DE JANEIRO - Canada earned a straight-sets victory over the Dominican Republic in Volleyball Nations League play Thursday night. The Canadian women won the opening set 25-20 and the second set 25-...

May 16, 2024

Kreider's 3rd-period hat trick lifts Rangers into Eastern Conference Final with win over Hurricanes

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Chris Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help the New York Rangers erase a two-goal deficit and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 in Game 6 on Thursday night to advance to the...

May 16, 2024

So Mi Lee shoots 66 to take lead in Mihuno Americas Open as Rose Zhang leaves with illness

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) - So Mi Lee shot a 6-under 66 after getting into the field less than two hours before her tee time and took a two-shot lead Thursday after the opening round of the Mizuho Americ...

May 16, 2024