By John Wawrow
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Reagan Carey is bringing her Olympic gold medal-winning resume to lead the Premier Hockey Federation through a critical offseason of expansion and the looming threat of competing for talent with a second North American pro women’s hockey league. The PHF announced Tuesday that the former head of USA Hockey’s women’s […]

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Canada’s Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant fell to Scotland’s Eve Muirhead and Bobby Lammie 8-4 on Monday in a clash of two of the top teams at the world mixed doubles curling championship. The win elevates Scotland to 4-0, tied with the United States atop Group B. Canada sits third […]

By Greg Beacham in Anaheim
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Getzlaf skated in with the puck on his stick and a clear path to goal. With an entire building practically begging him to shoot, the Anaheim Ducks’ longtime captain glanced left, spun right and feathered a breathtaking, behind-the-back pass to trailing teammate Adam Henrique, who […]

By Jennifer Mcdermott
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HOPKINTON, Mass. (AP) – Runners were gearing up for the Boston Marathon on Monday, marking the return of the prestigious race to its springtime spot for the first time since the pandemic began. At 6 a.m. in Hopkinton, Race Director Dave McGillivray sent out a group of about 20 from […]

By Griffin Porter

THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO – William Nylander and Mitchell Marner each scored as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New York Islanders 4-2 without Auston Matthews on Sunday night. The Toronto win sets a franchise record for both wins (50) and points (106) in a season. Pierre Engvall also had […]

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PHILADELPHIA – In Game 1 of their first-round series with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Toronto Raptors got hit in the mouth and now it’s on them to make adjustments and fight back in Game 2 Monday night. The Raptors took all sorts of blows in Saturday’s 131-111 loss. There was […]

By Jake Seiner
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NEW YORK (AP) – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shook off a bloody gash on his right ring finger to hit three home runs against the rival Yankees, including two off ace Gerrit Cole, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat New York 6-4 Wednesday night. George Springer hit a tiebreaking single in […]

By Mario Annicchiarico
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LANGFORD, B.C. – Shelina Zadorsky scored a late tying goal as the Canadian women’s soccer team settled for a 2-2 draw against Nigeria on Monday. Zadorsky headed home a cross from Janine Beckie in the 88th minute, much to the delight of a boisterous sold-out crowd of 5,434 at Starlight […]

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LONDON (AP) – The Australian state of Victoria has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. It will be the first-ever predominantly regional Commonwealth Games with events in several cities and regional hubs including Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland. Australia has hosted five other times. In […]

By Gregory Strong
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LAS VEGAS – Canada’s Brad Gushue didn’t mince words after settling for silver on Sunday at the world men’s curling championship. “Just the worst ice I’ve ever curled on in a major championship,” he said. “I’ve played at some curling clubs that were poor. But not in a world championship.” […]

By John Chidley-Hill
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TORONTO – It’s been a solid start to the Toronto Blue Jays’ season, winning their first home-opening series at Rogers Centre in three years. Santiago Espinal said after Saturday’s 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers that it’s a joy for the players to come to Toronto’s clubhouse every day. He believes […]