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Two-time Stanley Cup champion, Jack Adams winner Bob Murdoch dies age 76

Bob Murdoch, a two-time Stanley Cup champion and a former NHL defenceman has died at the age of 76. The NHL Alumni Association announced his passing on Friday. Murdoch played for the Montreal Canadien...

Aug 04, 2023

Saints' Kamara suspended for 3 games, apologizes for role in 2022 fight, thanks Goodell for meeting

METAIRIE, La. (AP) - Saints star running back Alvin Kamara and Colts defensive back Chris Lammons each have been suspended for three regular-season games by the NFL because of their involvement in a F...

Aug 04, 2023

Canada's Leylah Fernandez loses to Greece's Maria Sakkari at Citi Open

WASHINGTON - Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez has been eliminated from the Citi Open in straight sets. She lost to Greece's Maria Sakkari 7-5, 6-2 in the Round of 16 of the event in Washington, D.C. Sa...

Aug 04, 2023

Ticats rookie Powell to make second CFL start versus Montreal Alouettes

HAMILTON - Taylor Powell hasn't had any soft touches to start his CFL career. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats' rookie quarterback made his first CFL start versus the unbeaten Toronto Argonauts - the defending...

Aug 04, 2023

Washington Capitals sign power forward Tom Wilson to a 7-year extension worth $45.5 million

Tom Wilson is staying with the Washington Capitals for the long term after getting a new contract that could keep the homegrown power forward with the team for his entire NHL career. Wilson signed a s...

Aug 04, 2023

FIFA investigates misconduct complaint involving Zambia Women's World Cup team

ZURICH (AP) - FIFA confirmed it is investigating a complaint of alleged misconduct related to the Zambia team which played at the Women's World Cup. On Thursday, British newspaper The Guardian publish...

Aug 04, 2023

Penguins forward Guentzel to miss at least 3 months after right ankle surgery

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel is out at least three months after undergoing right ankle surgery. Penguins general manager/president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas said G...

Aug 04, 2023

Jackson returns to Jays from family emergency list, Schneider set to make MLB debut

BOSTON - Right-handed reliever Jay Jackson is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays lineup after a brief stint on family medical emergency list. Jackson's son JR was born prematurely in early July. Infie...

Aug 04, 2023

Germany, Brazil & Canada are out. Here's why this is the most open Women's World Cup ever

SYDNEY (AP) - Change is happening fast in women's soccer. A leveling of the playing field is being highlighted at the Women's World Cup, which saw two-time champion Germany crash out of the tournament...

Aug 04, 2023

Blue Bombers dominate Lions 50-14 in battle of West Division's best

WINNIPEG - Brady Oliveira and Dalton Schoen each had two touchdowns, Kenny Lawler and Nic Demski added their own and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers delivered some payback to the B.C. Lions with a 50-14 vic...

Aug 03, 2023