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Bedard nets two points in first NHL exhibition game with Blackhawks

CHICAGO (AP) - Connor Bedard played in his first pre-season game with the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night, and fans of the Original Six franchise were ready. So was Bedard, who had two assists in...

Sep 28, 2023

Ryder Cup is finally here, Johnson says it's time to let thoroughbreds loose

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) - Big winners two years ago in Wisconsin, the Americans know a Ryder Cup victory away from home has been out of reach for the last 30 years. Among the challenges is a p...

Sep 28, 2023

Roadblock Lifted: Blue Jays radio crew would return to road if team makes playoffs

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays' radio rights-holder said Thursday that it will resume traditional in-person broadcasts of road games if the team makes the playoffs. Sportsnet's radio crew is on site ...

Sep 28, 2023

Homan cruises to opening-round win at PoinstBet Invitational

OAKVILLE, Ont. - Rachel Homan's Ottawa-based team stole points in five ends, including steals of two in the sixth and seventh ends, en route to an 11-1 win over Shaelyn Park on Thursday at the PointsB...

Sep 28, 2023

Canadian bass fisher Jamie Bruce in contention for Elite Series berth

Regardless of what happens next month, 2024 promises to be a monumental year for Jamie Bruce. The Kenora, Ont., native heads into the final '23 Bassmaster Open event holding the ninth and final Elite ...

Sep 28, 2023

Bo Bichette hits fourth for first time this season as Blue Jays hope to create runs

TORONTO - All-star shortstop Bo Bichette will bat fourth for the Toronto Blue Jays tonight against the New York Yankees. Bichette's .301 batting average leads the Blue Jays this year. He has hit secon...

Sep 28, 2023

'We’ve got to take care business:' Game against depleted Argos still big for Bombers

WINNIPEG - Adam Bighill is hoping Winnipeg Blue Bombers fans get at least one thing they want on Friday - a victory. Winnipeg's home game against the CFL-leading Toronto Argonauts (12-1) is the club's...

Sep 28, 2023

Memories come rushing back for Frankie Lasagna, one year after going viral

TORONTO - Memories came rushing back for Blue Jays fan Frankie Lasagna when he looked out at the stands beyond the left-field wall at Rogers Centre. The restaurant owner was back at the ballpark a yea...

Sep 28, 2023

Lightning goalie Vasilevskiy is expected to miss the first 2 months of the season after back surgery

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to miss the first two months of the NHL season after undergoing back surgery. The team announced the stunning injury ne...

Sep 28, 2023

U Sports drops first-year grade requirements for participation, scholarships

TORONTO - Canada's governing body of varsity sports is changing its policies to allow students entering universities to be eligible to participate in sports and receive athletic scholarships regardles...

Sep 28, 2023