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Barcelona and Inter Milan draw 3-3 in thrilling first leg of their Champions League semifinal

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Barcelona and Inter Milan delivered a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Wednesday. The game featured gorgeous goals from both sides and...

Apr 30, 2025

A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers as family, friends and hockey community grieve

WESTVILLE, N.J. (AP) - The family called him John. It wasn't until John Gaudreau played for Boston College that he picked up the "Johnny Hockey" nickname that followed him through 11 seasons in the NH...

Apr 30, 2025

Canada's Diallo into quarterfinals at Madrid Open with upset win over Dimitrov

MADRID - Montreal's Gabriel Diallo has advanced to his first Masters-level quarterfinal with a comeback 5-7, 7-6 (7), 6-4 fourth-round win over 15th-seed Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria on Wednesday. Dial...

Apr 30, 2025

Canada Soccer Hall of Fame welcomes Sinclair, Matheson in Class of 2025

Former Canada captain Christine Sinclair and Northern Super League co-founder Diana Matheson lead the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame's Class of 2025. The two, who won a combined 537 caps for Canada, are j...

Apr 30, 2025

Pickard's poised play gives Edmonton Oilers confidence in first-round series

LOS ANGELES - Twelve seasons into his NHL tenure, Calvin Pickard is playing some of the biggest games of his career. The 33-year-old Edmonton Oilers goalie started the playoffs on the bench, backing u...

Apr 30, 2025

Veteran forward Karen Paquin returns for Canada's Pacific Four Series title defence

Veteran forward Karen Paquin makes her first Canadian start since the 2021 Rugby World Cup when Canada opens defence of its Pacific Four Series title on Friday against the U.S. in Kansas City. Canada,...

Apr 30, 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White named MLS player of the month for April

NEW YORK - Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White has been named Major League Soccer's player of the month for April. White scored five goals over his three MLS appearances in April for league-leadin...

Apr 30, 2025

Evason named Canada coach, Huska among assistants for world hockey championship

CALGARY - Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason will lead Canada's staff at the upcoming world hockey championship. Hockey Canada announced Canada's coaching staff for the tournament on Wednesd...

Apr 30, 2025

A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers as family, friends and hockey community grieves

WESTVILLE, N.J. (AP) - The family called him John. It wasn't until John Gaudreau played for Boston College that he picked up the "Johnny Hockey" nickname that followed him through 11 seasons in the NH...

Apr 30, 2025

Carolina Hurricanes reach 3-year, $9.5 million extension with forward Taylor Hall

The Carolina Hurricanes have reached a three-year, $9.5 million extension with forward Taylor Hall through the 2027-28 season. The team announced the signing Wednesday, a day after the Hurricanes clos...

Apr 30, 2025