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Jays' Biggio goes on COVID IL, Red Sox place Houck, Crawford on restricted list

TORONTO - Blue Jays infielder Cavan Biggio was placed on the COVID-related injured list and right-hander Bowden Francis was recalled from triple-A Buffalo ahead of Toronto's game against the Boston Re...

Apr 25, 2022

Oilers' star Connor McDavid's drive to be NHL's best player starts off the ice

EDMONTON - Christian Dedonato doesn't see Connor McDavid much in the off-season, at least not until at least mid-afternoon. McDavid is too busy working out in the gym or staying sharp on the ice. When...

Apr 25, 2022

Winnipeg's IG Field updates COVID-19 protocols for fans and guests

WINNIPEG - Fans attending games at Winnipeg's IG Field will no longer have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The new policy will begin on May 1 and includes spectators attending Winnipeg Blue Bom...

Apr 25, 2022

Trial starts 8 years after South Africa soccer star killed

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - Testimony began Monday in the trial of five men charged with murder in the shooting death of South Africa national soccer team captain Senzo Meyiwa eight years ago. The ...

Apr 25, 2022

Sixers centre Joel Embiid slapped with $15,000 fine for criticizing officials

Philadelphia centre Joel Embiid has been fined US$15,000 for criticizing the officials after the 76ers' 110-102 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. "To me, it felt like they had one job, coming i...

Apr 25, 2022

Carey Price, Ryan Getzlaf headline 2022 Masterton Trophy nominees

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price and outgoing NHL star Ryan Getzlaf of the Anaheim Ducks are among the nominees for the 2022 Bill Masterton Trophy. Each of the Professional Hockey Writers Ass...

Apr 25, 2022

Toronto Raptors' all-star guard VanVleet ruled out of Game 5 in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - The Toronto Raptors will not have all-star guard Fred VanVleet in the lineup for Monday's playoff game with the Philadelphia 76ers. VanVleet has been ruled out of Game 5 with a strained...

Apr 25, 2022

Haula’s two goals lift Bruins over Canadiens 5-3 in emotional night at Bell Centre

MONTREAL - Erik Haula scored twice and the Boston Bruins escaped with a 5-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens in an emotional Bell Centre Sunday night. Patrice Bergeron picked up two goals, including th...

Apr 24, 2022

Ovechkin injured as Capitals lose to Maple Leafs in shootout

WASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Ovechkin was injured, and the Washington Capitals missed a major opportunity to move up in the standings by blowing a lead and losing 4-3 in a shootout Sunday night to the Toron...

Apr 24, 2022

Nasa Hataoka wins LA Open by 5 shots at Wilshire CC

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Nasa Hataoka ran away with DIO Implant LA Open on Sunday at Wilshire Country Club to open the LPGA Tour's two-week run in the Los Angeles area. Four strokes ahead entering the round...

Apr 24, 2022