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Tocchet won't return as coach of Coyotes after 4 seasons

GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Arizona Coyotes and coach Rick Tocchet have mutually agreed to part ways after four seasons. The announcement Sunday comes a day after the Coyotes missed the playoffs for the sev...

May 09, 2021

Canadian rider James Piccoli finishes runner-up in Tour of Rwanda

KIGALI, Rwanda - Canadian rider James Piccoli finished runner-up Sunday in the Tour of Rwanda The 29-year-old from Montreal was third in the general classification going into the eighth and final stag...

May 09, 2021

Canadian Auger-Aliassime wins in opening round of Italian Open, Andreescu withdraws

ROME - Felix Auger-Aliassime is heading to the second round of the Italian Open, while fellow Canadian Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn.Auger-Aliassime, from Montreal, exacted some revenge on Serbia's F...

May 09, 2021

Tortorella out after 6 years as Columbus Blue Jackets coach

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have mutually agreed to part ways with John Tortorella, the franchise's winningest coach, following a six-year tenure, the team announced Sunday. General man...

May 09, 2021

Canada international Matt Heaton enjoying life in Major League Rugby with Rugby ATL

Having spent time playing in England, Canadian international flanker Matt Heaton wanted a new challenge in the wake of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Major League Rugby in North America beckoned. "I'd been...

May 09, 2021

Baffert says Derby winner Medina Spirit tested positive

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Bob Baffert's frustration was apparent as he tried to digest the latest positive drug test involving one of his prized thoroughbreds. This one involves Kentucky Derby winner Medina S...

May 09, 2021

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid races to 100 points this NHL season

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid reached the 100-point mark this NHL season with a goal and three assists before the end of Saturday's game against the visiting Vancouver Canucks.McDavid earned ...

May 08, 2021

Biggio hits first HR in Houston, Jays top Astros 8-4

HOUSTON - Cavan Biggio hit his first homer at the ballpark where his dad closed out his Hall of Fame career, Marcus Semien added a three-run shot late and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros...

May 08, 2021

Raptors lose 109-99 to Memphis to leave them on the brink of elimination

TAMPA, Fla. - Pascal Siakam and Gary Trent Jr. scored 18 points apiece in a 109-99 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday that left the Toronto Raptors on the brink of elimination. Malachi Flynn ad...

May 08, 2021

Rookie Tim Stutzle scores first NHL hat trick, Senators defeat Jets 4-2

WINNIPEG - Rookie Tim Stutzle notched his first NHL hat trick to lead the surging Ottawa Senators past the Winnipeg Jets 4-2 on Saturday night. It was Ottawa's third consecutive victory. Connor Brown ...

May 08, 2021