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Toronto Blue Jays fall 14-13 to Philadelphia Phillies in spring training opener

DUNEDIN, Fla. - Daulton Varsho had three hits and three RBIs, but the Toronto Blue Jays fell 14-13 to the Philadelphia Phillies in their spring training opener Saturday at TD Ballpark. Blue Jays start...

Feb 24, 2024

Alberta to host world junior hockey championship in 2027

EDMONTON - The world junior hockey championship is returning to Alberta. Hockey Canada says the province will host the world juniors in 2027. No cities or venues for the tournament have been set. Albe...

Feb 24, 2024

Canada women open Day 2 of Vancouver rugby sevens with win to book quarterfinal spot

VANCOUVER - Canada's women's rugby sevens squad ran out to a 22-5 win over Spain on the second day of the HSBC SVNS at B.C. Place to book a spot in the quarterfinals. After taking an early two-try lea...

Feb 24, 2024

Arizona Coyotes terminate Adam Ruzicka's contract after social media video surfaces

Adam Ruzicka's contract is being terminated by the Arizona Coyotes after he cleared unconditional waivers on Saturday. The Coyotes put him on waivers Friday after Ruzicka posted to social media a vide...

Feb 24, 2024

Canadian men take on St. Vincent next in CONCACAF U-20 qualifying play

After having its way with Dominica in an 8-0 romp Friday, Canada expects more of a challenge from St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Sunday in CONCACAF Under-20 Championship qualifying play in Port-of-...

Feb 24, 2024

Surrey's Arshdeep Bains relishing call up to Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER - Arshdeep Bains sums up his promotion from playing on the Vancouver Canucks' American Hockey League affiliate to featuring on the NHL club's second line as "pretty special." Bains, of Surre...

Feb 24, 2024

Toronto FC signs teenage defender Adam Pearlman to homegrown contract

Toronto FC added to a flurry of personnel moves ahead of Sunday's MLS season opener, signing teenage defender Adam Pearlman to a homegrown player contract. The 18-year-old from Maple, Ont., who is sig...

Feb 24, 2024

Patty Tavatanakit takes a three-stroke lead after three rounds of her home LPGA event in Thailand

CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) - Local favorite Patty Tavatanakit shot a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the LPGA Thailand tournament. Tavatanakit had a three-round...

Feb 24, 2024

Kyle Connor scores in OT as Jets beat Blackhawks 3-2

CHICAGO (AP) - Kyle Connor scored 25 seconds into overtime, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Friday night. Connor got his 21st goal of the season from the right circle when his...

Feb 23, 2024

Matt Boldy's two-goal performance lifts Wild over Oilers 4-2

EDMONTON - Matt Boldy scored a pair of goals as the Minnesota Wild came away with a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday. Jonas Brodin and Mats Zuccarello also scored for the Wild (27-24-6),...

Feb 23, 2024