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Thomas expected to be in, but VanVleet out as Raptors injury woes continue

TORONTO - Matt Thomas's frustration might have hit an all-time high during last week's unsightly 84-76 loss in Miami. The Toronto Raptors launched wide open three-pointers all night. On...

Jan 08, 2020

New Argos head coach likes what he sees on tape from veteran Bethel-Thompson

New Toronto Argonauts head coach Ryan Dinwiddie likes what he's seen on tape from veteran quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Bethel-Thompson was just 4-9 as Toronto's starter last season but gui...

Jan 08, 2020

After taking care of business at home, surging Canucks expect challenges on the road

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks are packing a seven-game win streak in their suitcase and heading out on the road. The winning span is the longest in six years for Vancouver. It has left the Canucks...

Jan 08, 2020

Canadian canoe star Vincent Lapointe awaits ICF decision on doping violation

MONTREAL - Canadian canoe star Laurence Vincent Lapointe must wait longer to find out if she will compete in this summer's Olympic Games. The International Canoe Federation (ICF) has told the ath...

Jan 08, 2020

Canada's volleyball Tokyo 2020 dreams on the line in last-chance tournaments

Canadian volleyball player Alexa Gray feels extra motivation in an upcoming Olympic qualification tournament. Her sister Jordan plays for the U.S. women's rugby sevens team bound for the 2020 Tok...

Jan 08, 2020

AP source: Cowboys pick McCarthy to replace Garrett as coach

FRISCO, Texas - Mike McCarthy won a Super Bowl and went to the playoffs eight straight years while coaching two-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Dallas Cowboys are hoping for similar results fr...

Jan 08, 2020

Performer injured in Olympic ceremony rehearsal accident

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - A performer has been hospitalized after an accident at a rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the Youth Winter Olympics in Lausanne. The International Olympic Committee said W...

Jan 08, 2020

Canadian golfer Blair Hamilton hopes silent retreat helps mental performance

Never afraid to try something new, Canadian golfer Blair Hamilton decided to attend a 10-day silent retreat in Southern Alberta this past off-season to improve his mental game. The talkative...

Jan 08, 2020

CFL unveils Ontario businessmen as new Montreal Alouettes owners after

MONTREAL - The lengthy Montreal Alouettes ownership saga that ended abruptly on Monday began with a conversation at a Grey Cup party in late November. At a small gathering hosted by new owne...

Jan 08, 2020

Lindholm leads Flames past Blackhawks 2-1

CHICAGO - Elias Lindholm scored twice to reach 300 points in his 500th NHL game, and the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Tuesday night for their third straight win. Matthew Tkachuk h...

Jan 07, 2020