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Canadians Mike Woods, Riley Pickrell to race in Giro d'Italia for Israel-Premier Tech

Canadian rider Michael Woods is headed to his third Giro d'Italia and 11th Grand Tour race. The 37-year-old from Ottawa, who won a stage at last year's Tour de France, will be joined by fellow Canadia...

Apr 30, 2024

"In the biggest moment, he rises," Canada's Jamal Murray delivers again for Nuggets

DENVER - Taped to the wall beside Jamal Murray's stall in the Denver Nuggets' locker-room is a picture of Bruce Lee with a quote from the martial arts legend. "Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Wi...

Apr 30, 2024

Project ACL launched to help understand, reduce knee injuries in women's footballers

A three-year study dubbed Project ACL launched Tuesday with the goal of reducing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injuries in women's soccer. The project is a collaboration between FIFPro, Englan...

Apr 30, 2024

Storm's Quinn: 'We stand on the shoulders of giants' ahead of WNBA game in Edmonton

Noelle Quinn can't wait to bring the WNBA to Western Canada. Quinn is the head coach of the Seattle Storm, who will face the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday at Edmonton's Rogers Place, the second WNBA ...

Apr 30, 2024

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets are facing elimination tonight from the marathon that is the NHL playoffs. Both were considered Cup "favourites" by popular betting firms just 11 short days a...

Apr 30, 2024

NHL roundup: Panthers clinch first-round series with 6-1 win over Lightning

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves, Aleksander Barkov and Carter Carter Verhaeghe each had two goals and an assist, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-1 in Game 5...

Apr 29, 2024

Stars outshine Golden Knights, win 4-2 on road to even series

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Wyatt Johnston scored his third goal in two games, and the Dallas Stars beat the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 Monday night to even their first-round NHL playoffs series...

Apr 29, 2024

Braves' Max Fried throws 6 no-hit innings, bullpen keeps no-no going against Mariners

SEATTLE (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have a combined no-hitter through seven innings against the Seattle Mariners. Atlanta starter Max Fried threw six no-hit innings on Monday night, with the Braves turn...

Apr 29, 2024

Panthers outshine Lightning 6-1, advance to second round

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves, Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe each had two goals and an assist, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-1 in Game 5 on Mon...

Apr 29, 2024

Turner's twin blasts power Blue Jays past Royals 6-5; Toronto wins two straight

TORONTO - Justin Turner had a two-run homer in the first inning and added a solo shot in the third as the Toronto Blue Jays held off the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Monday. Danny Jansen also had a home ...

Apr 29, 2024