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Bob Baffert suspended 15 days by Arkansas racing officials

LOS ANGELES - Two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert has been suspended for 15 days by the Arkansas Racing Commission after two of his horses tested positive for a banned substance. The com...

Jul 15, 2020

Gasol says it was frustration from hamstring injury that fuelled transformation

Coming off a heady few months of an NBA title and a FIBA World Cup win, Marc Gasol couldn't replicate that success with the Toronto Raptors this season. The frustration gnawed at him. And so when COVI...

Jul 15, 2020

Unusual circumstances an opportunity for young players wanting to crack the NHL

CALGARY - An extraordinary time in the NHL is opening doors for some professional hockey players. Adam Ruzicka was among 35 players summoned by the Calgary Flames to participa...

Jul 15, 2020

Cassidy, Tortorella, Vigneault named finalists for NHL's Jack Adams award

NEW YORK - Bruce Cassidy of the Boston Bruins, John Tortorella of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Alain Vigneault of the Philadelphia Flyers are the three finalists for the 2019-20 Jack Adams Award, pre...

Jul 15, 2020

Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser headed to Fight Island

Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser, who won by knockout June 27, is headed back to action as an injury replacement on the UFC's July 25 card in Abu Dhabi. The 28-year-old from Bonnyville...

Jul 15, 2020

Hughes, Kubalik, Makar finalists for NHL rookie of the year award

NEW YORK - Vancouver Canucks defenceman Quinn Hughes, Chicago Blackhawks left-wing Dominik Kubalik and Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar are the three finalists for the 2019-20 Calder Memorial ...

Jul 15, 2020

Canada's Jordan Mein returns to action with Bellator later this month

LOS ANGELES - Canadian welterweight Jordan (Young Gun) Mein will make his Bellator debut July 24 when the MMA organization stages its first fight card since Feb. 22. Bellator 242 will take place ...

Jul 15, 2020

Toronto Arrows sign five more players, including Argentine prop Gaston Cortes

TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have signed Argentine international prop Gaston Cortes and four others. The Major League Rugby team re-signed lock Paul Ciulini, prop Cole Keith and fullback/wing Gaston M...

Jul 15, 2020

Super League looks to help out the Toronto Wolfpack over visa issue for imports

TORONTO - Rugby league authorities say they are working with the Toronto Wolfpack to resolve a visa issue that could derail the transatlantic team's attempt to resume play in England this summer. At i...

Jul 15, 2020

MLS says no new COVID-19 cases among teams still at Florida tournament

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Major League Soccer reports testing Monday and Tuesday showed no new COVID-19 cases among the 24 teams still competing at the MLS is Back Tournament. In a social media post Tu...

Jul 15, 2020