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Newfoundland's Gavin Tucker returns to action at UFC 240 in Edmonton

Canadian featherweight Gavin (The Newfoundland Terror) Tucker returns to action July 27 when he meets South Korea's Seungwoo Choi at UFC 240 in Edmonton. Tucker, a 32-year-old from Ship Cove, N.L., ha...

Jun 04, 2019

Lamaze wants to focus on sport, not his health, on his return to Spruce Meadows

CALGARY - Eric Lamaze competing at Spruce Meadows this week will inspire his fellow riders, says a Canadian teammate. Lamaze revealed during a television interview with a sports network in France...

Jun 04, 2019

Fake Raptors merch cat-and-mouse game plays out during NBA Finals

TORONTO - Hours before the Toronto Raptors take to the court during their historic playoffs run, a cat-and-mouse game unfolds outside the team's arena. On one side, a group of slippery hawke...

Jun 04, 2019

Warriors won't have Kevin Durant, Kevon Looney for Game 3 against Raptors

OAKLAND, Calif. - The Golden State Warriors will be short-handed for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Tuesday forward Kevon Looney...

Jun 04, 2019

Hamilton-Tiger-Cats release veteran Canadian receiver Shamawd Chambers

HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released veteran Canadian receiver Shamawd Chambers on Tuesday. Chambers was among three players cut by Hamilton. The others were American Avery Jordan and...

Jun 04, 2019

Winnipeg expected to host NFL exhibition game between Oakland, Green Bay

WINNIPEG - It seems the NFL is coming to Winnipeg. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will hold a news conference at Investors Group Field on Wednesday. It's expected the CFL club will announce ...

Jun 04, 2019

Dasan Brown becomes first Canadian selected in MLB draft, going to Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have selected the first Canadian in the 2019 Major League Baseball draft, taking Oakville, Ont., outfielder Dasan Brown in the third round (88th overall) on Tuesday. The six...

Jun 04, 2019

Toronto Wolfpack forward Darcy Lussick barred entry by British customs

TORONTO - The complexities of being a transatlantic rugby league team were highlighted this week with British border officials refusing entry to Toronto Wolfpack forward Darcy Lussick. The 29-year-old...

Jun 04, 2019

Police probe as Neymar uses social media against rape claim

RIO DE JANEIRO - Soccer star Neymar has responded to a woman's allegation he raped her in Paris by issuing social media posts meant to show the accuser sent friendly messages following the alleged att...

Jun 04, 2019

Oilers captain Connor McDavid mum on recovery from scary knee injury

TORONTO - Connor McDavid didn't want to answer questions about his knee. The brace hugging his left leg and an accompanying limp said enough. Speaking at a promotional event Tuesda...

Jun 04, 2019