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Canada's Gee rewarded for Giro exploits with new long-term Israel Premier-Tech deal

Canadian rider Derek Gee has been rewarded for his breakout performance at the Giro d'Italia with a new long-term contract with Israel Premier-Tech. The 25-year-old from Ottawa was promoted to Israel-...

Jun 06, 2023

Tottenham hires Ange Postecoglou as latest manager after his departure from Celtic

Ange Postecoglou was hired as Tottenham manager on Tuesday as the English Premier League club begins its latest reboot after another turbulent season. The former Celtic manager is the fourth permanent...

Jun 06, 2023

Golden Knights take 2-0 lead in Stanley Cup Final with 7-2 win over Panthers

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Jonathan Marchessault scored twice and started an early blitz that chased the NHL's hottest postseason goalie, and Adin Hill continued his stellar play as the Vegas Golden Knights sei...

Jun 05, 2023

Blue Jays starter Manoah lasts just one-third of an inning in blowout loss to Astros

TORONTO - Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah struggled mightily on Monday night, giving up six earned runs over just one-third of an inning as Toronto dropped an 11-4 decision to the Houston Astros. It was...

Jun 05, 2023

Bucks make hiring of Adrian Griffin official, news conference set for Tuesday

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Adrian Griffin is getting his first head coaching job at the same place where he started out as an assistant. The Milwaukee Bucks officially announced Monday they have hired Griffin t...

Jun 05, 2023

Swimming Canada questioned in Ottawa safe-sport hearing about CEO's departure

Swimming Canada was questioned Monday by a member of Parliament over its chief executive officer taking leave just over a year out from the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. The Canadian women's swim team's...

Jun 05, 2023

Canada looks to get past U.S. to represent North America at World Rugby U20 Trophy

After a three-year absence due to the pandemic, World Rugby's under-20 competition returns this summer. And Canada is looking to be part of it. The Canadian under-20 side takes on its U.S. counterpart...

Jun 05, 2023

Roughriders head coach, GM both have a lot riding on 2023 CFL season

Craig Dickenson has a lot riding on the 2023 CFL season. The Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach is entering the final year of his contract. And Dickenson isn't alone as general manager Jeremy O'Day's...

Jun 05, 2023

Ducks hire former Leafs, Islanders assistant Greg Cronin as head coach

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Anaheim Ducks have hired veteran NHL assistant and AHL head coach Greg Cronin to be their new head coach. Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek announced the decision Monday to ...

Jun 05, 2023

Ticats land Canadian defensive lineman Kongbo from Lions

HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats acquired Canadian defensive lineman Jonathan Kongbo from the B.C. Lions on Monday for a conditional fourth-round 2024 draft pick. Hamilton originally obtained the pi...

Jun 05, 2023