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Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out of third game in Bucks-Pacers playoff series

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out of Game 3 of the NBA playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Thursday that Antetokounmp...

Apr 26, 2024

Schmidt returns to lineup for Jets in Game 3, fellow defenceman Stanley to sit

DENVER - The Winnipeg Jets are making a lineup change after splitting the first two games of their first-round NHL playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche. Head coach Rick Bowness says that Nate...

Apr 26, 2024

William Nylander practises with Leafs ahead of Game 4 against Bruins

TORONTO - Maple Leafs winger William Nylander appears on course to suit for the first time in this spring's Stanley Cup playoffs. The 27-year-old was a full participant at today's practice after missi...

Apr 26, 2024

Voice of 'Hockey Night in Canada' Bob Cole never considered moving out of St. John's

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Legendary sportscaster Bob Cole was a Newfoundlander through and through, and his daughter says his connection to the province was "everything" to him. Megan Cole says her father wa...

Apr 26, 2024

After mid-week cup win, Toronto FC faces much stiffer challenge in Orlando

Fresh from a mid-week 5-0 romp over semi-pro Simcoe County in Canadian Championship play, Toronto FC faces a much stiffer test Saturday when it returns to league action at Orlando City. While Toronto ...

Apr 26, 2024

Woodbine jockey Wilson in pursuit of Krone's all-time purse record

TORONTO - Emma-Jayne Wilson may be a Canadian thoroughbred racing trailblazer and pioneer. But she had a very good mentor. Long before Wilson established herself as Canada's top female jockey, she rec...

Apr 26, 2024

Striker Brian White has chance to make Whitecaps history against his old team

VANCOUVER - Striker Brian White isn't sure how he will celebrate if he makes Vancouver Whitecaps history by scoring against his old New York Red Bulls team. White's next goal will be his 44th across a...

Apr 26, 2024

Shapovalov downs Etcheverry, advances to third round at Madrid

MADRID - Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the third round of the Madrid Open tennis tournament with a 7-6, 6-3 win over Argentina's Tomas Etcheverry on Friday. Shapovalov had to overcome issues w...

Apr 26, 2024

Canada ousted by Estonia at world mixed doubles curling championship

STERSUND, Sweden - Canada's Kadriana and Colton Lott were ousted from the world mixed doubles curling championship after suffering a 6-5 loss to Estonia in a playoff qualification game on Friday. The ...

Apr 26, 2024

Ohtani visits Toronto with Dodgers for first time since free agency madness

Shohei Ohtani will play his first game in Toronto on Friday since opting to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers instead of the Blue Jays. The two-way superstar had played the previous six seasons with t...

Apr 26, 2024