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Lululemon unveils first summer kit for Canada's Olympic and Paralympic teams

TORONTO - Lululemon says it is combining function and fashion in its first-ever summer kit for Canada's Olympians and Paralympians. The Canadian outfitter unveiled its kit for this summer's Paris Olym...

Apr 16, 2024

Blake Griffin retires after high-flying NBA career that included Rookie of the Year, All-Star honors

Blake Griffin announced his retirement Tuesday after a 14-year career that included six All-Star selections, Rookie of the Year honors and a dunk contest victory. Griffin said in a social media post t...

Apr 16, 2024

The Coyotes' troubled tenure in Arizona has come down to 1 last game before an expected move to Utah

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - The Arizona Coyotes dubbed Mullett Arena "The Party Barn" for its raucous, closed-quarters atmosphere. The NHL's smallest arena ended up being one of the franchise's biggest proble...

Apr 16, 2024

Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager who led St. Louis Cardinals to 3 pennants, dies at 92

NEW YORK (AP) - Whitey Herzog, the gruff and ingenious Hall of Fame manager who guided the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in the 1980s and perfected an intricate, nail-...

Apr 16, 2024

NHL clears Canadiens defenceman Logan Mailloux ahead of season finale

MONTREAL - The NHL says it has cleared Logan Mailloux for participation after the Montreal Canadiens recalled the defenceman Monday night ahead of their regular-season finale Tuesday. The 21-year-old ...

Apr 16, 2024

Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia transgender sports ban

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia transgender sports ban, finding that the law violates Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based di...

Apr 16, 2024

Celebrini remains top North American prospect in final NHL pre-draft rankings

NEW YORK - Boston University Macklin Celebrini remained the top North American skater in the NHL Central Scouting Bureau's final rankings released Tuesday ahead of the 2024 entry draft. Celebrini, a 1...

Apr 16, 2024

International competition for ideas on how to reuse old Montreal Olympic Stadium roof

MONTREAL - The organization that oversees Montreal's Olympic Stadium is holding an international competition to find a second life for the building's tattered, old roof. The Olympic Park has launched ...

Apr 16, 2024

Canada's Auger-Aliassime outlasts Marterer in marathon match in Munich

MUNICH - Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime was pushed to the limit before narrowly defeating Germany's Maximilian Marterer 6-7 (5), 7-6 (6), and 7-6 (3) in the first round of the Bavarian International...

Apr 16, 2024

Canadian men get another high-profile test this summer with friendly in France

The Canadian men are getting another high-profile test in advance of this summer's Copa America. Canada Soccer has confirmed the 49th-ranked Canadians will play No. 2 France on June 9 at the Matmut At...

Apr 16, 2024