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Jets sign defenceman Isaak Phillips to two-year, two-way contract

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Isaak Phillips to a two-year, two-way contract, the NHL club announced Friday. The deal has an average annual value in of US$812,500 at the NHL leve...

Jul 11, 2025

Olympic figure skating champion Pelletier joins NHL's Stars as assistant coach

DALLAS - Former figure skating star David Pelletier is getting his first shot at being an NHL assistant coach. The Dallas Stars announced Friday that Pelletier is joining new head coach Glen Gulutzan'...

Jul 11, 2025

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beats Taylor Fritz to return to the Wimbledon final

LONDON (AP) - Carlos Alcaraz moved within one victory of a third consecutive Wimbledon championship and sixth Grand Slam title overall at age 22 by defeating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (6) on Fri...

Jul 11, 2025

Crystal Palace demoted by UEFA from Europa League because of co-owner Textor's ties to Lyon

NYON, Switzerland (AP) - UEFA demoted Crystal Palace to the third-tier Conference League on Friday because of the English cup winner's ownership ties to French club Lyon through American businessman J...

Jul 11, 2025

After battling leukemia, Tsubasa Endoh signs one-day contract to retire as TFC player

TORONTO - Tsubasa Endoh comes full circle Saturday when he retires as a Toronto FC player. After being diagnosed with acute undifferentiated leukemia in December 2021, the 31-year-old winger from Japa...

Jul 11, 2025

New Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan looks to play a more expansive game

It looks like change and opportunity will be the buzzwords in coach Stephen Meehan's debut with the Canadian men's rugby team. Change in that the 59-year-old Australian is looking for his players to e...

Jul 11, 2025

Patches O'Houlihan, Canada's reigning horse of the year, is euthanized after injury

TORONTO - Patches O'Houlihan, Canada's reigning horse of the year, was euthanized Thursday. Patches O'Houlihan, ridden by Sofia Vives, held off My Boy Prince to win the Grade 2 Highlander by a neck at...

Jul 10, 2025

Maple Leafs acquire defenceman Henry Thrun from Sharks in exchange for Ryan Reaves

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenceman Henry Thrun from the San Jose Sharks, the team announced Thursday. In exchange, Toronto is sending forward Ryan Reaves to San Jose. The six-f...

Jul 10, 2025

AFC Toronto blanks Ottawa Rapid FC 3-0 behind Kaylee Hunter's brace

TORONTO - Kaylee Hunter scored two goals to power Northern Super League-leading AFC Toronto to a 3-0 win over Ottawa Rapid FC at York Lions Stadium on Thursday. Hunter scored in the 17th and 24th minu...

Jul 10, 2025

Reports: Canadian international Olivia Smith set for world-record transfer

Canadian international striker Olivia Smith is reportedly making a world-record one-million-pound ($1.86 million) transfer to Arsenal from Liverpool. The Guardian, BBC and other outlets reported that ...

Jul 10, 2025