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Leafs respond after back-to-back poor showings with 4-0 victory over Penguins

TORONTO - After two listless, disheartening performances, Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe wanted to see "signs of life" from his team. It's only one game, but Toronto delivered. Jake Mu...

Feb 20, 2020

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League delays vote on proposed fighting ban

DORVAL, Que. - Fighting still is permitted in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, at least for the time being. Unable to reach a consensus at their assembly of members on Thursday, QMJHL ...

Feb 20, 2020

Malibu Mambo early 4-1 favourite for $1-million Queen's Plate

TORONTO - Malibu Mambo is the early 4-1 favourite for the 161st running of the Queen's Plate. Woodbine Entertainment released its annual Queen's Plate Winterbook on Thursday, with Malibu Mambo topping...

Feb 20, 2020

Toronto FC and 7 other MLS clubs to face Mexican opposition in 2020 Leagues Cup

Toronto FC is one of eight MLS teams taking part in the 2020 Leagues Cup, the second edition of the soccer tournament featuring teams from MLS and Mexico's Liga MX. Cruz Azul won the inaugural eight-t...

Feb 20, 2020

Oshawa Generals, Soo Greyhounds set to bid for 2021 Memorial Cup

TORONTO - The Oshawa Generals and Soo Greyhounds will make formal bid presentations to host the 2021 Memorial Cup. The Ontario Hockey League announced Thursday that the Generals and Greyhounds&nb...

Feb 20, 2020

Boeser expected to miss rest of regular season with rib cartilage fracture

VANCOUVER - Jim Benning has had enough of watching other teams compete in the Stanley Cup playoffs. On Monday, the Vancouver Canucks general manager tried to boost his team's chances of reaching the p...

Feb 20, 2020

Saskatchewan and British Columbia reach championship round at Scotties

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - Host Saskatchewan is moving on to the championship round at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Robyn Silvernagle secured the final spot in Pool A with a 9-7 victory over N...

Feb 20, 2020

Alouettes say they are gathering information after WR Bray arrested

EL PASO, Texas - The Montreal Alouettes say they are in the process of gathering information after the arrest of wide receiver Quan Bray. U.S. federal agents say they found 71.21 kilograms of marijuan...

Feb 20, 2020

Quebec boxing promoter faces hearing after Hells Angels seen at bout

MONTREAL - A well-known Quebec boxing promoter is defending himself before a tribunal against accusations stemming from two of his boxing cards, including claims he fixed a bout and hosted members of ...

Feb 20, 2020

Toronto Wolfpack look for different result in return visit to Warrington

The Wolfpack return to the scene of the crime Friday as they visit Warrington Wolves in Super League play. Toronto suffered its worst-ever loss in May 2018 at Halliwell Jones Stadium, thrashed 66-10 b...

Feb 20, 2020