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Tyler Toffoli strikes twice for Calgary Flames in 3-1 win over Edmonton Oilers

CALGARY - Tyler Toffoli scored twice for the Calgary Flames in a 3-1 win over the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Monday. Johnny Gaudreau had a goal and an assist for the Flames (34-14-7), which continued...

Mar 07, 2022

Zverev put on 1-year probation for outburst in Acapulco

Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Alexander Zverev was put on probation for one year by the ATP on Monday for violently hitting the chair umpire's stand repeatedly with his racket following a loss in doubl...

Mar 07, 2022

Alberta's NHL clubs supporting Ukraine with Capitals' Alex Ovechkin set to arrive

CALGARY - The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have demonstrated support for Ukraine and its struggle to repel Russia's invasion, but how far will Alberta's NHL clubs and their fans go when league s...

Mar 07, 2022

NFL cornerback Richard Sherman pleads guilty to 2 charges

SEATTLE (AP) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Richard Sherman pleaded guilty in Seattle on Monday to two misdemeanor charges stemming from a drunken driving and domestic disturbance last summer, as p...

Mar 07, 2022

Two-time Olympian Heather Bansley retires from competitive beach volleyball

TORONTO - Two-time Olympian Heather Bansley is retiring from beach volleyball and entering the coaching ranks. Bansley and partner Brandie Wilkerson made it to the quarterfinals at the 2020 Tokyo Olym...

Mar 07, 2022

Robertson, Schmaltz and Shesterkin named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK - Dallas Stars left-wing Jason Robertson, Arizona Coyotes centre Nick Schmaltz and New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Robertson had...

Mar 07, 2022

World No. 21 Fernandez to lead Canada's Billie Jean King Cup team against Latvia

MONTREAL - Leylah Fernandez will lead Canada into a Billie Jean King Cup qualifying tie against Latvia next month in Vancouver. The 19-year-old Fernandez is Canada's top-ranked women's tennis player a...

Mar 07, 2022

Koe, Dunstone and Bottcher post victories to remain unbeaten at Tim Hortons Brier

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Alberta's Kevin Koe and Matt Dunstone's Wild Card Two team posted victories Monday to remain on top of the Pool A standings at the Tim Hortons Brier. Koe defeated Yukon's Thomas Sc...

Mar 07, 2022

Canadian bobsled, skeleton athletes calling for resignations amid toxic culture

CALGARY - Citing systemic issues within the national sport organization, some of Canada's top bobsled and skeleton athletes are calling for the resignation of the program's top staff members. A letter...

Mar 07, 2022

Another Canadian-record performance by distance star Moh Ahmed

COSTA MESA, Calif. - Moh Ahmed has rewritten his own Canadian record in the 10,000 metres once again. The 31-year-old from St. Catharines, Ont., ran 26 minutes 34.14 seconds to finish second at the So...

Mar 07, 2022