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Juventus hit with 15-point penalty for false accounting

ROME (AP) - Juventus was hit with a massive 15-point penalty for false accounting Friday following an appeal hearing at the Italian soccer federation. The punishment could eliminate the club's chances...

Jan 20, 2023

South Africa scores 29 straight points in beating Canada at HSBC New Zealand Sevens

HAMILTON, New Zealand - Canada's men had a rough start at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens on Friday, beaten 34-5 by South Africa with Shilton van Wyk scoring three tries for the Blitzboks. South Africa re...

Jan 20, 2023

Kei Kamara reports to CF Montreal's camp after making trade request

MONTREAL - CF Montreal's busy off-season continued Friday, as striker Kei Kamara reported to the club for the first time since his recent public trade request. The Sierra Leone international, who said...

Jan 20, 2023

Canadian wheelchair tennis player Shaw to play in quad division at Australian Open

Canada's Rob Shaw wouldn't mind seeing the wind pick up next week at Melbourne Park when he takes to the court at the Australian Open. Shaw, the lone Canadian wheelchair tennis player in the field, co...

Jan 20, 2023

Canucks coach Boudreau emotional amid rumours of coaching change

VANCOUVER - Rumours of an imminent change behind the Vancouver Canucks bench haven't escaped current head coach Bruce Boudreau. "I'd be a fool not to say that I don't know what's going on," Boudreau s...

Jan 20, 2023

Study: Sports help people with intellectual disabilities lower risk of depression

A study on the positive impact the Special Olympics has on its athletes has given John Bryden hope that he'll be able to speak with his daughter Carly again. Born with an intellectual disability, Carl...

Jan 20, 2023

Ageless Glenn Howard aims to defend Ontario Tankard title and earn Brier berth

Feeling "10 times better" after off-season knee surgery, the ageless Glenn Howard is feeling refreshed and energized as he aims to defend his team's title at the upcoming Ontario Tankard. "It's unbeli...

Jan 20, 2023

Former NHLer Hodgson honoured by release of Indigenous hockey card set

It's been a long time coming, but the recognition is more than welcomed by Danny Hodgson. The 57-year-old is one of eight former Indigenous NHL players who are a part of the Upper Deck First Peoples R...

Jan 20, 2023

Canada's Auger-Aliassime advances to fourth round of Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to move on to the fourth round of the Australian Open. The Montreal native fired nine ...

Jan 19, 2023

Hyman-led Oilers extend win streak to five games with 5-3 victory over Lightning

EDMONTON - Zach Hyman had a pair of goals as the Edmonton Oilers extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. Ryan McLeod, Leon Draisaitl an...

Jan 19, 2023