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Shapovalov overcomes errors in opening match, tops Serbia's Djere at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia - Canada's Denis Shapovalov overcame shaky moments and worked through a slew of unforced errors to defeat Serbia's Laslo Djere 7-6(3), 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(3) in the first round at the A...

Jan 16, 2022

Djokovic arrives in Dubai after deportation from Australia

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Novak Djokovic arrived early Monday in Dubai after his deportation from Australia over its required COVID-19 vaccination ended the No. 1-ranked men's tennis player's...

Jan 16, 2022

Former Canada captain Scott Arfield announces retirement from international soccer

Former Canada captain Scott Arfield has announced his retirement from international soccer. The 33-year-old Glasgow Rangers midfielder said he was making the decision "with a heavy heart." "I have lov...

Jan 16, 2022

Reunion will have to wait, Lowry listed out for 'personal reasons' versus Raptors

MIAMI - The Toronto Raptors' much-anticipated reunion with Kyle Lowry will have to wait a few weeks. The Miami Heat have listed Lowry out for Monday night's game against the visiting Raptors for perso...

Jan 16, 2022

Pettersson scores twice, Canucks beat Capitals to snap skid

WASHINGTON - Elias Pettersson scored twice to end a seven-game goal drought, Thatcher Demko made 31 saves and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 Sunday to snap a three-game losing ...

Jan 16, 2022

Chinese city lifts some restrictions after 3-week lockdown

BEIJING (AP) - State media are reporting the Chinese city of Xi'an has gradually begun lifting restrictions after over three weeks of lockdown as authorities sought to stamp out a local outbreak. Stat...

Jan 16, 2022

Djokovic facing deportation, no title defense in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Novak Djokovic faces deportation instead of starting his Australian Open title defense on Monday, a stunning and unprecedented end to his run of success at Melbourne Park. ...

Jan 15, 2022

Tennis star Djokovic loses deportation appeal in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Novak Djokovic's hopes of playing at the Australian Open were dashed Sunday after a court dismissed the top-ranked tennis star's appeal against a deportation order. Three F...

Jan 15, 2022

Ottawa Senators score five times in 3rd period, rally for 6-4 victory over Oilers

EDMONTON - Josh Norris scored a pair of goals as the Ottawa Senators erased a 3-1 third-period deficit in a 6-4 come-from-behind victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Adam Gaudette, Alex Forme...

Jan 15, 2022

Late surge keeps Henley ahead of Matsuyama, Canada's Svensson at Sony Open

HONOLULU (AP) - Russell Henley had the lowest 36-hole score of his career on a course where he won his first PGA Tour event, and he knew better to expect everything to fall into place. He did just eno...

Jan 15, 2022