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Cavalry FC coach evokes memories of 'Rocky IV' ahead of CONCACAF Champions Cup debut
Cavalry FC coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. cast his mind back to a 1985 Hollywood movie when asked about his CPL team's preparations for Wednesday's CONCACAF Champions Cup first-leg match against Major Leagu...
Feb 20, 2024

Suns sign veteran forward Thaddeus Young, adding frontcourt depth for playoff chase
PHOENIX (AP) - The Phoenix Suns signed forward Thaddeus Young on Tuesday, giving the team another veteran presence as they scramble for playoff position in the crowded Western Conference race. The 35-...
Feb 20, 2024

Canada's Marino cruises to first-round win over Navarro Oliva at Puerto Vallarta Open
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico - Vancouver's Rebecca Marino cruised to a 6-4, 6-2 win over Mexico's Maria Fernanda Navarro Oliva in the first round of the Puerto Vallarta Open on Tuesday. Marino hit eight ac...
Feb 20, 2024

Campbell heating up in net amidst Toronto's run up PWHL standings
TORONTO - It was always about keeping it simple for Kristen Campbell. The starting goaltender for the Professional Women's Hockey League's Toronto squad has turned a corner along with the team, over t...
Feb 20, 2024

Forward Michael Rasmussen signs a four-year contract extension with the Red Wings
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Michael Rasmussen to a four-year, $12.8 million contract extension. The Red Wings, who have not made the playoffs since the 2015-16 season, ann...
Feb 20, 2024

Sharp increase in use of forward-facing sonar units expected on Elite Series in 2024
He's already a marked man but technology will present Canadian Jeff Gustafson with a formidable challenge this season. Last year, the Kenora, Ont., angler became the first Canadian to capture the US$1...
Feb 20, 2024

2 adults are charged with murder in the deadly shooting at Kansas City's Super Bowl celebration
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri prosecutors said Tuesday that two adults have been charged with murder in last week's shooting that killed one person and injured 22 others after the Kansas City Chief...
Feb 20, 2024

Blue Jays slugger Guerrero Jr. says he has 'no hard feelings' after arbitration case
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says he has "no hard feelings" with the team after going through the arbitration process earlier this month. Guerrero was awarded US$19....
Feb 20, 2024

Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran receiver White to two-year deal
HAMILTON - Tim White is remaining with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Hamilton re-signed the veteran receiver to a two-year deal Tuesday. White became a free agent Feb. 13. The five-foot-10, 185-pound Ameri...
Feb 20, 2024

Northwest Territories stages historic comeback at Scotties, Homan stays undefeated
CALGARY - Northwest Territories' Kerry Galusha staged the largest comeback in Scotties Tournament of Hearts history on Tuesday morning. Northwest Territories (1-3) came back from 7-0 down through thre...
Feb 20, 2024