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Mike McEwen takes control of Pool B with 10-2 win over Jamie Koe at Brier

REGINA - Saskatchewan's Mike McEwen took control of Pool B at the Canadian men's curling championship with a 10-2 win over Jamie Koe of the Northwest Territories in Wednesday's early draw. McEwen impr...

Mar 06, 2024

Raonic hopes to remain healthy entering match against Nadal at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. - When Milos Raonic takes on Rafael Nadal before a sold-out night-session crowd at the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday night, the patriarch of the current Canadian tennis wave will b...

Mar 06, 2024

Reports: First-place Panthers acquire forward Tarasenko from struggling Senators

OTTAWA - It appears the NHL-leading Florida Panthers gave their offence some scoring punch on Wednesday by reportedly acquiring veteran forward Vladimir Tarasenko from the Ottawa Senators. The Senator...

Mar 06, 2024

Canadian Triple Crown opens with King's Plate on Aug. 17 at Woodbine Racetrack

TORONTO - The $1-million King's Plate will open the 2024 Canadian Triple Crown on Aug. 17, Woodbine Entertainment Group announced Wednesday. The King's Plate is North America's oldest continuously run...

Mar 06, 2024

Celtics and Nuggets to play in Abu Dhabi in October in two NBA preseason games

The Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets will play in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Oct. 4 and 6 in preseason games ahead of next season, the NBA announced Wednesday. "We're excited to bring two of...

Mar 06, 2024

A capsule look at the U Sports women's basketball Final 8

A capsule look at the eight teams competing in the U Sports women's basketball Final 8 in Edmonton. Teams are listed by seeding heading into the tournament, along with their respective regular-season ...

Mar 06, 2024

Pocrnic, Ravens eye repeat as U Sports women's basketball champions

Kali Pocrnic and the Carleton Ravens are ready for the challenge ahead as they seek a second straight national title at the U Sports women's basketball Final 8. The Ravens enter the tournament as the ...

Mar 06, 2024

Capitals re-sign defenceman Rasmus Sandin to a 5-year contract worth $23 million

The Washington Capitals re-signed defenceman Rasmus Sandin on Wednesday to a five-year contract worth $23 million. He will count $4.6 million against the salary cap through the 2028-29 NHL season. San...

Mar 06, 2024

Buck Stops Here: Broadcaster Martinez roams complex at Jays camp, soaking up info

With trusty black notebook and pen in hand, Buck Martinez covers a wide expanse at the Toronto Blue Jays' player development complex during spring training in Dunedin, Fla. Sometimes the veteran broad...

Mar 06, 2024

Paralympics organizers bar Russians and Belarusians from opening and closing ceremonies in Paris

BONN, Germany (AP) - Russian and Belarusian athletes were barred Wednesday from marching in this year's Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris, even if they are approved to compete as neutrals. The Int...

Mar 06, 2024