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MLS referees reject tentative contract, Lionel Messi’s Miami could open with replacement officials

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP-CP) - The Professional Referee Organization is locking out referees after their union rejected a tentative contract, putting Lionel Messi's Inter Miami on track to open the season ...

Feb 17, 2024

Canadian Jonathan David scores a hat trick as Lille blanks Le Havre 3-0 in France

VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France - Canadian international Jonathan David scored a hat trick to lift Lille to a 3-0 win over Le Havre in French Ligue 1 play Saturday. The 24-year-old from Ottawa upped his sea...

Feb 17, 2024

Veteran reliever Green gets full spring experience this time around with Blue Jays

DUNEDIN, Fla. - Reliever Chad Green is getting the full spring experience this time around with the Toronto Blue Jays. Unlike last year when he was recovering from Tommy John surgery, the veteran righ...

Feb 17, 2024

Jordan Martinook scores 16 seconds in, Hurricanes roll over Coyotes 5-1

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes got a goal before the fans had settled into their seats and scored again a few minutes later. Their goalie was good all night, ensuring the early lead would...

Feb 16, 2024

Bennedict Mathurin caps Pacers' All-Star celebration with Rising Stars MVP, title in 26-13 win

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana guard Bennedict Mathurin put on a show for Pacers fans Friday night, earning the Rising Stars MVP award after scoring 13 points in a 26-13 victory in the championship game....

Feb 16, 2024

PWHL Toronto tops Montreal 3-0 in front of record-setting crowd at Scotiabank Arena

TORONTO - Kristen Campbell earned a 30-save shutout and Toronto took the "Battle on Bay Street" over Montreal 3-0 in Professional Women's Hockey League action on Friday. The PWHL's first game at Scoti...

Feb 16, 2024

Cantlay leads by 5 shots over Hughes at Riviera, Woods makes early exit

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Patrick Cantlay began with an eagle and never let anyone close to him the rest of the round Friday. He shot a 6-under 65 to build a five-shot lead at the Genesis Invitational going ...

Feb 16, 2024

Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups, Seimone Augustus among Basketball Hall of Fame finalists for 2024

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Vince Carter is one step from the Basketball Hall of Fame. Carter - who played 22 NBA seasons, the most in league history - was among the Hall of Fame finalists announced Friday at...

Feb 16, 2024

Injured Raonic withdraws from Rotterdam quarterfinal against Sinner

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands - Canada's Milos Raonic withdrew from his quarterfinal against top seed Jannik Sinner with an injury Friday at the ABN Amro Open tennis tournament. Raonic was tralining 7-6 (4),...

Feb 16, 2024

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Manoah feeling confident again after a down year

DUNEDIN, Fla. - With face aglow and a spring in his step, right-hander Alek Manoah was a distinct presence in the Blue Jays' locker room Friday as players milled about before their daily workout. Gone...

Feb 16, 2024