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Homegrown centre Dan Clark signs two-year extension with Roughriders

REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Canadian centre Dan Clark to a two-year contract extension. The six-foot-two, 310-pound Regina native was named a CFL all-star last season for the fir...

Dec 29, 2019

Ace left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu signs four-year deal with Toronto Blue Jays

TORONTO - Persistence paid off for the Toronto Blue Jays as they were able to introduce a much-needed ace for their starting rotation on Friday. The Blue Jays welcomed pitcher Hyun...

Dec 29, 2019

Clutch Clemson: No. 3 Tigers beat No. 2 Ohio State 29-23

GLENDALE, Ariz. - Blaring from the Clemson locker room after yet another playoff victory was Aretha Franklin's classic "Respect." The Tigers have won two of the last three national titles and become c...

Dec 29, 2019

Jacob Markstrom makes 49 saves, Canucks hold on to beat Kings 3-2

VANCOUVER - Jacob Markstrom made it sound like hitting a career high with 49 saves on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Kings was really no big deal. "I feel like if you look at it again, they th...

Dec 29, 2019

The King reigns: LeBron James is AP's male athlete of decade

He left Cleveland for Miami, finally became a champion, went back to his beloved northeast Ohio, delivered on another title promise, then left for the Los Angeles Lakers and the next challenge. He pla...

Dec 29, 2019

Lafreniere won't play against Germany; world junior status up in the air

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Alexis Lafreniere flashed a smile as he watched the tail end of practice Sunday. There was also a clear sense of relief. After crumpling to the ice and clutching his left kne...

Dec 29, 2019

Lightning overcome sluggish start, beat Canadiens 5-4

TAMPA, Fla. - Alex Killorn scored twice, Victor Hedman had four assists and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 Saturday night. Steven Stamkos had a goal and an assist to r...

Dec 28, 2019

Tony DeAngelo scores in overtime, Rangers halt Leafs' win streak at six

TORONTO - Tony DeAngelo scored in overtime as the New York Rangers beat the Maple Leafs 5-4 on Saturday, snapping Toronto's win streak at six games. Ryan Strome had two goal and two assists for the Ra...

Dec 28, 2019

Lowry has 30 points to carry Raptors over Celtics, 113-97

BOSTON - Kyle Lowry scored 30 points, Serge Ibaka had 20 and the Toronto Raptors beat Boston 113-97 on Saturday night, snapping the Celtics' five-game winning streak. Patrick McCaw and Fred VanVleet e...

Dec 28, 2019

Serena Williams aces AP Female Athlete of the Decade honours

Serena Williams dominated the decade, on the court and in conversation. There were, to begin with, the dozen Grand Slam single titles - no other woman had more than three over the past 10 seasons - an...

Dec 28, 2019