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Elks head coach/GM Jones has no shortage of options heading into CFL draft

Chris Jones says he has fielded offers for some of his 2024 CFL draft picks, but hasn't found one to his liking. However, the Edmonton Elks head coach and general manager is keeping an open mind up to...

Apr 29, 2024

U.S. and Mexico drop bid to host 2027 World Cup, Brazil and joint German-Dutch-Belgian bids remain

NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. Soccer Federation and its Mexican counterpart dropped their joint bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup on Monday and said they instead will focus on trying to host the 2031 ...

Apr 29, 2024

Four players on Toronto Blue Jays injured list inch toward recovery

TORONTO - Four players on the Toronto Blue Jays' injured list are making progress in their recovery. Gold Glove-winning centre-fielder Kevin Kiermaier hit in the batting cage before Toronto hosted the...

Apr 29, 2024

Bowness says Jets must step up in front of Vezina nominee Hellebuyck

WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck's coach and teammates believe he deserves the Vzina Trophy he was nominated for on Monday. They also know their elite goaltender deserves more help in front of him if the ...

Apr 29, 2024

Blue Jays pitching prospect Brandon Barriera has hybrid Tommy John surgery

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Brandon Barriera has had hybrid Tommy John surgery. The ligament replacement and internal-brace procedure on his left elbow will likely take 12 to 18 months to heal...

Apr 29, 2024

Oilers show they can grind out wins as they eye deep playoff run

LOS ANGELES - Connor McDavid says it was far from a masterpiece. The Oilers' 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday didn't break social media because of a highlight-reel rush or a back-and-f...

Apr 29, 2024

Goalie question looms for Vancouver Canucks ahead of pivotal Game 5

NASHVILLE - After achieving a rare playoff feat, the Vancouver Canucks are facing a big question - what comes next? Three different goalies have backstopped the Canucks to victories this post-season, ...

Apr 29, 2024

Chiefs and tight end Travis Kelce agree to 2-year extension, AP source says

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs and four-time All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce have agreed on a two-year contract extension that would keep him with the Super Bowl champions through the 2...

Apr 29, 2024

Analysis: The NHL playoffs are off to an odd start, from the net out

The greatest goal-scorer of his generation was held without a point for the first time in a series in his nearly two-decade NHL career. The best goaltender in the league this season has given up a fir...

Apr 29, 2024

Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov suffers a fractured cheekbone after a puck hit him in the face

DENVER (AP) - Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov suffered a fractured cheekbone when a puck hit him on the left side of his face in Game 4 against Colorado, the team said Monday. Jets coach Rick B...

Apr 29, 2024