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Canadian rider Michael Woods finishes runner-up in challenging Mont Ventoux race

Canadian rider Michael Woods finished second Tuesday at the CIC Mont Ventoux Challenge, outkicked by France's Lenny Martinez. The one-day race was originally scheduled to feature two challenging climb...

Jun 13, 2023

Pride Toronto director feels connection with Jays is still strong after Bass saga

TORONTO - Pride Toronto executive director Sherwin Modeste feels the organization's relationship with the Blue Jays remains strong but notes there are still "mixed feelings out there" as a result of t...

Jun 13, 2023

Oilers sign forward Derek Ryan to two-year contract extension

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Derek Ryan to a two-year, US$1.8-million contract extension on Tuesday. Ryan, 36, had 20 points (13 goals, seven assists) across 80 games in his seco...

Jun 13, 2023

Canada's Jeff Smith looks to add to North American title at World Cup of Darts

FRANKFURT - Canada's Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell open against India on Thursday at the 450,000-pound ($754,370) My Diesel Claim World Cup of Darts. The 40-team tournament...

Jun 13, 2023

Bills receiver Stefon Diggs misses practice on opening day of mandatory minicamp

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Buffalo Bills star receiver Stefon Diggs is not present for the start of the team's mandatory minicamp, coach Sean McDermott said before practice opened on Tuesday. "I'm very...

Jun 13, 2023

Raptors' VanVleet declines player option, set to become free agent

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is set to become a free agent this summer. General manager Bobby Webster confirmed Tuesday that the 29-year-old declined his US$22.8 million player option for next ...

Jun 13, 2023

Paramount Plus orders Canadian series from Elliot Page, 'Letterkenny' producers

Paramount Plus is boosting its CanCon with acquisition and development deals that include a scripted comedy inspired by the Ben Johnson doping scandal and a limited series from Elliot Page's productio...

Jun 13, 2023

Its My Show heads to Pepsi North America Cup chasing sixth straight win

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. - Its My Show will chase a sixth straight win Saturday night in the $1-million Pepsi North America Cup. Its My Show sports a 5-0 record this year and win the third of fourth Cup el...

Jun 13, 2023

Patrick Roy steps down as Remparts coach/GM after guiding team to Memorial Cup

QUEBEC - Patrick Roy has resigned as general manager and head coach of the Quebec Remparts just over a week after the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team won the Memorial Cup. Roy, a Hall of Fame g...

Jun 13, 2023

New York Rangers hire Peter Laviolette as coach to replace Gerard Gallant

The New York Rangers have hired Peter Laviolette as their next coach, bringing in a seasoned veteran with Stanley Cup-winning experience to replace Gerard Gallant. The team announced the selection of ...

Jun 13, 2023