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Leafs D Morgan Rielly set to return from injury; Marner 'unlikely' to play Wednesday

TORONTO - Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly is ready to return. Toronto head coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters following Tuesday's practice the team's No. 1 blueliner has recovered from an upper-b...

Apr 02, 2024

Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard named NHL rookie of the month for March

NEW YORK - Chicago Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard has been named the NHL's rookie of the month for March. Bedard, from North Vancouver, B.C., had four goals and 13 assists in 14 games last month. He ...

Apr 02, 2024

Injured Quinn, Smith drop out of Canada women's roster for SheBelieves Cup

Midfielder Quinn and midfielder/forward Olivia Smith have dropped out of Canada's squad for the SheBelieves Cup due to injuries sustained at their clubs. They have been replaced by Emma Regan and Mari...

Apr 02, 2024

Carson Wentz agrees to a 1-year deal with the Chiefs to back up Patrick Mahomes, AP source says

Carson Wentz has agreed to a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the...

Apr 02, 2024

Olynyk thriving as Raptors playmaking centre with Poeltl, Quickley and Barnes out

TORONTO - When starting point guard Immanuel Quickley stepped away from the Toronto Raptors, it was not obvious who would set up the team's offence. All-star forward Scottie Barnes usually took over p...

Apr 02, 2024

Canada's Gushue tops New Zealand's Hood 7-4 at world men's curling championship

SCHAFFHAUSEN - Canada's Brad Gushue improved to 4-1 following a 7-4 nine-end victory over New Zealand's Anton Hood at the world men's curling championship on Tuesday. The two teams traded singles thro...

Apr 02, 2024

Blue Jackets score three goals in the second period to beat the Avalanche

Alex Nylander scored twice and the Columbus Blue Jackets used a three-goal second period to beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 Monday night for their second straight home win. Kirill Marchenko had a goal...

Apr 01, 2024

Brandon Saad scores in OT to help the Blues beat the Oilers 3-2

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Brandon Saad scored 2:09 into overtime, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Monday night. Brayden Schenn scored twice and Jordan Binnington stopped 35 shots to hel...

Apr 01, 2024

Paige Bueckers lifts UConn back to the Final Four with 80-73 win over JuJu Watkins and USC

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - After being a spectator a year ago, Paige Bueckers is headed back to the Final Four after scoring 28 points and lifting UConn to a 80-73 win over Southern California in the women...

Apr 01, 2024

Perfetti pots three points as Winnipeg Jets edge L.A. Kings 4-3

WINNIPEG - Cole Perfetti scored twice and Kyle Connor contributed a trio of assists as the Winnipeg Jets snapped a six-game losing skid with a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. The Jet...

Apr 01, 2024