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Former Pan Am Games executive Steve Wallace to head up Canada Artistic Swimming

OTTAWA - Steve Wallace, an experienced executive on numerous sport leadership teams, including the 2015 Pan American Games, has been hired as the CEO of Canada Artistic Swimming. "I have loved working...

Jan 03, 2023

Toronto Argonauts part ways with veteran CFL receiver Brandon Banks

TORONTO - Brandon Banks first season with the Toronto Argonauts will be his last. The CFL club announced Tuesday it has parted ways with the veteran American receiver. "Brandon arrived here as a bitte...

Jan 03, 2023

Vancouver Canucks seek consistency as punishing schedule gets underway

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks know January could make or break their season. Struggling with consistency and faced with a daunting schedule, this month will likely show whether Vancouver has the a...

Jan 03, 2023

Djokovic beats Lestienne for winning start to 2023

ADELAIDE, Australia - World No. 1 Novak Djokovic kept up his winning streak in singles matches in Australia, beating Constant Lestienne of France 6-3, 6-2 Tuesday in the first round of the Adelaide In...

Jan 02, 2023

Mathurin, Hield lead Pacers past Raptors for 4th straight win

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Bennedict Mathurin scored 21 points and Buddy Hield added 19 to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 122-114 victory over the Toronto Raptors for their fourth consecutive victory Monday ni...

Jan 02, 2023

Bills' Hamlin collapses on field, gets CPR; game suspended

CINCINNATI (AP) - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and was administered CPR before being driven away in an ambulance during Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, ...

Jan 02, 2023

Bedard sets 5 records, Canada beats Slovakia in OT to advance to world junior semis

HALIFAX - Canada is off to the semifinals at the world junior hockey championship. Connor Bedard scored at 5:17 of overtime on an incredible individual effort as the tournament hosts defeated Slovakia...

Jan 02, 2023

DeBrusk scores 2 in 3rd, Bruins beat Pens in Winter Classic

BOSTON (AP) - Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the third period with just over two minutes remaining and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in t...

Jan 02, 2023

Stjernborg's shorthanded goal leads Sweden over Finland in world junior quarterfinal

MONCTON, N.B. - Victor Stjernborg scored a shorthanded goal with 65 seconds remaining and Sweden defeated rival Finland 3-2 in quarterfinal action Monday at the world junior hockey championship. Finla...

Jan 02, 2023

Quebec ultra-marathoner preparing to run nearly 8,000 km from Florida to Quebec

MONTREAL - A Quebec ultra-marathon runner is preparing for a nearly 8,000-kilometre run from the most southern point of the United States to Quebec's Gasp Peninsula. Joan Roch, 49, is known for runnin...

Jan 02, 2023