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Blue Jays hold on for 5-4 win over Tigers in pre-season action

LAKELAND, Fla. - Kevin Kiermaier and Daniel Vogelbach each homered as the Toronto Blue Jays took command early and held on for a 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers in pre-season action on Thursday. Vogel...

Mar 07, 2024

Flames acquire centre Riley Damiani from Stars for centre Emilio Pettersen

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have acquired centre Riley Damiani from the Dallas Stars in exchange for centre Emilio Pettersen. As part of the announcement Thursday evening, the Flames said Damiani has...

Mar 07, 2024

Ravens top Cascades to open title defence at U Sports women's basketball Final 8

EDMONTON - Kali Pocrnic had a game-high 25 points as the Carleton Ravens opened their title defence with a 75-58 win over the Fraser Valley Cascades on Thursday at the U Sports women's basketball Fina...

Mar 07, 2024

Shane Lowry shows good form is more valuable than a bad track record at Bay Hill

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Shane Lowry knew he was playing good golf because he gave himself a chance to win last week. He also knew his record at Bay Hill was as bad as any course he has played. Good form ...

Mar 07, 2024

Simona Halep will return to action at the Miami Open after appealing her doping suspension

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Simona Halep will return to tennis at the Miami Open this month after winning her appeal of a doping suspension and having the penalty reduced from four years to nine months...

Mar 07, 2024

Poulin leads veteran Canadian squad at 2024 women's world hockey championships

CALGARY - Star captain Marie-Philip Poulin will lead a veteran Canadian team at the 2024 women's world hockey championship. Poulin was one of 23 players named to Canada's roster Thursday by Hockey Can...

Mar 07, 2024

NHL players talk about the trade experience ahead of Friday's deadline: 'A whirlwind'

Kevin Shattenkirk knew a deal was coming. Unable to come to terms with the St. Louis Blues on a new contract as the 2017 NHL trade deadline approached, the defenceman did his best to block out the noi...

Mar 07, 2024

Cornerback Marchant opting for low-key approach to CFL invitational combine

When Dawson Marchant steps onto the turf at the University of Waterloo on Friday, it'll be just another workout. The Northwestern Oklahoma State University cornerback will join 75 other players at the...

Mar 07, 2024

Additions of Henrique, Carrick, Stecher help Oilers keep pace in Pacific arms race

EDMONTON - With their Pacific Division rivals beefing up before the playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers did their best to keep pace. Despite being tight to the salary cap, Oilers general manager Ken Holland...

Mar 07, 2024

Oilers acquire defenceman Stecher from Coyotes ahead of trade deadline

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenceman Troy Stecher from the Arizona Coyotes, the NHL club announced Thursday. The Oilers also get a seventh-round pick at this year's draft in the dea...

Mar 07, 2024