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Struggling Jays starter Alek Manoah allows 11 runs in first minor league game

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Toronto Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah was hit hard in his first game after returning to the minors, allowing 11 runs over 2 2/3 innings in a rookie-level Florida Complex League game...

Jun 27, 2023

Jordi Fernandez replaces Nick Nurse as Canadian men's basketball head coach

TORONTO - Canada Basketball says Sacramento Kings assistant coach Jordi Fernandez will replace Nick Nurse as the head coach of the Canadian men's basketball team. Canada Basketball says an official an...

Jun 27, 2023

Dubois rumours end as Jets centre heads to Los Angeles for players, draft pick

NASHVILLE - The Winnipeg Jets have traded star forward Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for three forwards and a 2024 second round draft pick. Dubois was a restricted free agent ...

Jun 27, 2023

NHL draft moment almost here for phenom Connor Bedard

NASHVILLE - Connor Bedard strode into a bright room on the 11th floor of an office tower overlooking Bridgestone Arena. He took his place at the podium before a phalanx of cameras and a few dozen repo...

Jun 27, 2023

Andreescu, Marino knocked out of Bad Homburg, Eastbourne International

BAD HOMBURG, Germany - Bianca Andreescu was knocked out of the Bad Homburg Open, losing 3-6, 2-6 to Spain's Rebeka Masarova on Tuesday in the round of 16. Andreescu, from Mississauga, Ont., had one ac...

Jun 27, 2023

Sheldon Keefe to return as Maple Leafs head coach: Treliving

NASHVILLE - Sheldon Keefe will be back behind the Maple Leafs' bench in October. Toronto general manager Brad Treliving told reporters at the NHL draft in Nashville the 42-year-old head coach will lea...

Jun 27, 2023

Former captain Ryan Getzlaf named player development coordinator by Ducks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Former captain Ryan Getzlaf is now the player development coordinator for the Anaheim Ducks. Getzlaf served as Anaheim's captain for 12 seasons (2010-22). He is also the all-tim...

Jun 27, 2023

Kevin Hayes traded from the Flyers to the Blues for a 6th-round pick in 2024

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The St. Louis Blues have acquired center Kevin Hayes from the Philadelphia Flyers for a sixth-round pick in the 2024 draft. The teams announced the trade Tuesday, the day before th...

Jun 27, 2023

Canadiens deal draft picks, Fairbrother for Colorado's Alex Newhook

NASHVILLE - The Montreal Canadiens have traded for Colorado Avalanche forward Alex Newhook. In return for the 22-year-old centre, the Habs will send both a first and second round pick (31st and 37th o...

Jun 27, 2023

NHL, players unveil inclusion coalition they hope will help make hockey more diverse and welcoming

The NHL and NHLPA launched a new inclusion committee Tuesday that is made up of current and former men's and women's players, with minority and LGBTQ+ representation, aimed at diversifying hockey and ...

Jun 27, 2023