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Former Coyotes star Doan named special adviser to new Leafs GM Treliving

TORONTO - Brad Treliving has made his first move as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, adding former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan to his front office. The Maple Leafs announced that Doa...

Jun 09, 2023

Carlos Alcaraz hits stunning shot before cramps; Novak Djokovic wins their French Open semifinal

PARIS (AP) - Novak Djokovic used every bit of his experience, relentlessness and fitness to beat a cramping Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 at the French Open on Friday and move one win away from a ...

Jun 09, 2023

Canada under-20 rugby side has mountain to climb at World Rugby U20 Trophy qualifier

Canada has work to do Saturday when it takes on the U.S. in the second leg of a two-match North American qualifier for the World Rugby U20 Trophy. The Americans won the opening leg 43-21 on Tuesday. "...

Jun 09, 2023

Canadian women drop one place to No. 7 in latest FIFA world rankings

The Canadian women have dropped one place to No. 7 in the latest FIFA world rankings, overtaken by Spain in the lead-up to next month's Women's World Cup. Canada played just one match, losing 2-1 to F...

Jun 09, 2023

Long before he was a Triple Crown champion, Secretariat caught jockey Turcotte's eye

Even as an unnamed, unproven colt Secretariat was a sight to behold. Long before jockey Ron Turcotte rode Secretariat to an emphatic 1973 American Triple Crown victory, the Drummond, N.B., native fond...

Jun 09, 2023

Canada's John Herdman adds to coaching staff with Phil Neville, Richard Shaw

TORONTO - Canada coach John Herdman has called in some veteran help for his team's push for a trophy this summer. Phil Neville and Richard Shaw are joining Herdman's coaching staff. Neville is a forme...

Jun 09, 2023

Canada's Fernandez and U.S. partner Townsend advance to doubles final at French Open

PARIS - Canada's Leylah Fernandez and American playing partner Taylor Townsend advanced to the women's doubles finals at the French Open on Friday. Fernandez and Townsend, seeded 10th at the clay-cour...

Jun 09, 2023

CFL players adjust to their bigger heads, helmet covers worn in practice

CALGARY - There are some big heads on CFL practice fields this season. Players in four position groups were mandated to wear a product called Guardian Cap in training camp and padded practices. The ca...

Jun 09, 2023

B.C. Lions down Calgary Stampeders 25-15 to open 2023 CFL season

CALGARY - Dominique Rhymes caught two touchdown passes and totalled 100 receiving yards for the B.C. Lions in a 25-15 win over the host Calgary Stampeders in Thursday's CFL season-opener. Rhymes picke...

Jun 08, 2023

Vegas unable to capitalize on Florida's mistakes in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - The power play that had carried the Vegas Golden Knights to a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final wasn't enough to power then to a victory Thursday night. Florida's Matthew T...

Jun 08, 2023