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Angels win 7-5 in home opener for Florida-based Blue Jays

DENEDIN, Fla. - David Fletcher had a two-run single in the 11th inning. and the Los Angeles Angels beat Toronto 7-5 on Thursday night in the first regular season game played at the Blue Jays' spring t...

Apr 08, 2021

LaVine, Vucevic lead Bulls past Raptors, 122-113

TAMPA, Fla. - Nikola Vucevic and Zach Levine each scored 22 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Toronto Raptors 122-113 on Thursday night for their third straight victory. LaVine also had 15 assists...

Apr 08, 2021

Oilers beat Senators 3-1 to complete nine-game season sweep

OTTAWA - Devin Shore scored the winner and Mike Smith made 39 saves as the Edmonton Oilers completed a nine-game season sweep of the Ottawa Senators with a 3-1 victory Thursday.Kailer Yamamoto and Jes...

Apr 08, 2021

Morrissey, Lewis, Ehlers and Copp score as Winnipeg Jets edge Montreal Canadiens 4-2

MONTREAL - The Winnipeg Jets kicked off a five-game road trip in style Thursday night with a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Josh Morrissey, Trevor Lewis, Nikolaj Ehlers and Andrew Copp score...

Apr 08, 2021

Authorities: NFL player Phillip Adams killed 5, then himself

ROCK HILL, S.C. - Former NFL player Phillip Adams fatally shot five people, including a prominent doctor, his wife and their two grandchildren before killing himself early Thursday. York County Sherif...

Apr 08, 2021

Vancouver Canucks sign forward Tanner Pearson to three-year extension

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have locked up Tanner Pearson, signing the left-winger to a three-year extension. The team announced the deal, worth an average of US$3.25 million per year, Thursday....

Apr 08, 2021

NHL grapples with vaccine inequity between U.S. and Canada

His smile covered by a light blue surgical mask, Jacob Trouba's eyes shined as the needle went into his left arm. The New York Rangers gave players, coaches and staff a day off this week so they could...

Apr 08, 2021

Canada's Pellington says response to NCAA tournament has been overwhelming

Four days after a thrilling NCAA women's basketball final, Shaina Pellington had barely made a dent in replying to the countless congratulatory messages. They poured into her phone and her social medi...

Apr 08, 2021

Canadian women continue Olympic prep with friendlies against Wales and England

After missing the SheBelieves Cup in February, fullback Ashley Lawrence is happy to be back in Canadian colours for friendlies against Wales and England. The 25-year-old from Brampton, Ont., has been ...

Apr 08, 2021

Sports groups ask for government help in getting Canadians back playing again

Canada Soccer, Curling Canada, Hockey Canada, Rugby Canada, Skate Canada and Tennis Canada have joined forces in asking the federal government for a $75-million sport recovery program to support local...

Apr 08, 2021