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Toronto star Auston Matthews won't play as Leafs face Oilers

EDMONTON - The Maple Leafs will be without star centre Auston Matthews when they take on the Edmonton Oilers Saturday. Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe says Matthews won't play due to a wrist injury that h...

Feb 27, 2021

Many curling traditions eschewed for '21 Hearts, jewelry routine changes for some

It's a year of change at the Canadian women's curling championship in the Calgary bubble. The field was padded to 18 teams this year for the first time. There are no spectators at the Markin MacPhail ...

Feb 27, 2021

Scariolo steps in to coach Raptors to 122-111 win over slumping Rockets

TAMPA, Fla. - After three decades of coaching that includes a pair of Olympic medals and a World Cup gold with Spain, Sergio Scariolo has his first NBA victory. It likely didn't happen how he'd envisi...

Feb 26, 2021

LA firefighters rely on axe, luck to free Woods from crash

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, Calif. - With short, sure strokes of a flathead axe, firefighter Cole Gomoll methodically chopped along the edge of the SUV's broken windshield as golf icon Tiger Woods - tangle...

Feb 26, 2021

Human trafficking charges novel approach in gymnastics case

The human trafficking case brought against a former U.S. Olympics women's gymnastics coach hours before he killed himself could signal a new approach to policing a sport already dogged by a far-reachi...

Feb 26, 2021

Homan remains in top spot after stealing point in 10th end for win over Carey

CALGARY - Ontario's Rachel Homan kicked off play in the championship pool Friday with a 7-6 victory over Chelsea Carey of Team Wild Card One at the Canadian women's curling playdowns. Carey, who's fil...

Feb 26, 2021

Maple Leafs, Oilers set for key three-game series atop North Division

The Toronto Maple Leafs can see the Edmonton Oilers in their rearview mirror. And that object is just as close as it appears. Toronto continues to lead the North Division standings, but hard-charging ...

Feb 26, 2021

Veteran TFC midfielder Jonathan Osorio likes to take it to the next level this season

TORONTO - Entering his ninth season with Toronto FC, Jonathan Osorio said his off-season goals were not much different than in the past. Prepare for what's ahead. And be ready for anything. Words to l...

Feb 26, 2021

Canadian receiver Palmer's focus remains posting strong 40-yard dash time at pro day

Canadian receiver Josh Palmer is taking a philosophical approach to not having the chance to audition at the 2021 NFL combine. League coaches and general managers gather annually in Indianapolis to pu...

Feb 26, 2021

Nurse, five Raptors assistants sidelined to due COVID-19 health and safety protocols

TAMPA, Fla. - Raptors head coach Nick Nurse and five members of his coaching staff have been sidelined due to COVD-19 health and safety protocols. The coaches will not be on the bench beginning with F...

Feb 26, 2021