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Shapovalov downs Darderi to advance to second round of Miami Open

MIAMI - Canada's Denis Shapovalov downed Italy's Luciano Darderiin three sets Wednesday to advance to the second round of the Miami Open. Shapovalov, of Richmond Hill, Ont., fired 16 aces and won 77 p...

Mar 20, 2024

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge back in posted lineup after sitting out 9 days with abdominal injury

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was in the posted lineup for Wednesday night's game against Pittsburgh after sitting out nine days with an abdominal injury. Judge hadn't played...

Mar 20, 2024

Toronto mayor lays out FIFA oversight and advisory groups amid cost overrun concerns

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is outlining new oversight and advisory groups for the city's efforts to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The city is set to host six matches as part of the international tou...

Mar 20, 2024

Simon's family says ex-enforcer died by suicide, 'strongly believes' CTE played role

Chris Simon's family says the late NHL enforcer died by suicide. And it "strongly believes" a progressive and fatal disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries is to blame. Simon killed ...

Mar 20, 2024

Finding Canadian talent at national combine is crucial for success in CFL

WINNIPEG - Mike O'Shea and his CFL colleagues don't need convincing about the value of Canadian players. Their actions back up their words. Seventy per cent of players selected in CFL drafts since 200...

Mar 20, 2024

Ohtani and Dodgers rally to beat Padres 5-2 in season opener, first MLB game in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Shohei Ohtani's RBI single capped a four-run eighth-inning rally in his Dodgers debut, and Los Angeles beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 in Wednesday night's major league opener,...

Mar 20, 2024

Canada's Homan beats Japan's Ueno at world women's curling championship

SYDNEY, N.S. - Canada's Rachel Homan defeated Japan's Miyu Ueno 7-2 to remain unbeaten at the world women's curling championship. Homan and her team of Tracy Fleury, Emma Miskew and Sarah Wilkes score...

Mar 20, 2024

Guentzel, Kuznetsov settling in with Hurricanes after Carolina's big deadline moves

Rod Brind'Amour would prefer a longer runway. The Carolina Hurricanes have tended to make their big roster moves - signings, trades and, of course, offer sheets - in the summer with an eye toward ensu...

Mar 20, 2024

Canadian-born heavyweight Ben (Vanilla Thunder) Tynan back for more in Bangkok

Last time Ben (Vanilla Thunder) Tynan was at the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, the Canadian-born mixed martial arts heavyweight left with a win and a US$50,000 bonus. His mother turned out to be...

Mar 20, 2024

NHL roundup: Kane scores OT winner as Red Wings beat Blue Jackets 4-3

DETROIT (AP) - Patrick Kane scored 48 seconds into overtime as the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Tuesday night. Kane scored from the left circle after Lucas Raymon...

Mar 19, 2024