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No. 17 UConn to play TMU in a game NCAA will recognize as a regular-season contest

HARTFORD, Conn. - Don't call it an exhibition. No. 17 UConn is headed to Canada for a game Wednesday against Toronto Metropolitan University, which is not an NCAA team but a member of the Canadian org...

Dec 19, 2023

Canadian forward Brooks fined after ejection for arguing with official

NEW YORK - The NBA has fined Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks US$35,000 for directing inappropriate language toward a game official and publicly criticizing officiating. Brooks was given two tech...

Dec 19, 2023

NBA Notebook: Canada's Brooks enjoys big second half in comeback win over former team

Dillon Brooks made some statements in his first game back in Memphis last Friday. The Mississauga, Ont., native scored 24 of his 26 points in the second half as the Houston Rockets overcame a double-d...

Dec 19, 2023

Seabrook continuing career transition with Canada at world juniors: 'I love hockey'

Brent Seabrook was trying to find something. A three-time Stanley Cup champion forced to prematurely end his playing career in 2021 due to a lingering hip injury, the former Chicago Blackhawks defence...

Dec 19, 2023

Ja Morant's suspension is over, allowing the All-Star to rejoin the Grizzlies on the court

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant's 25-game suspension stemming from his social media antics with handguns ended Tuesday, making him available to play against the Pelicans in New Orl...

Dec 19, 2023

Canadian Matt Campbell scores upset win at world darts championship in London

LONDON - Canadian Matt (The Ginja Ninja) Campbell upset 13th-seeded James (The Machine) Wade of England 3-2 in second-round play Tuesday at the 2.5-million-pound ($4.25 million) Paddy Power World Dart...

Dec 19, 2023

Canadian freshman signs Generation Adidas deal, touted to go high in MLS draft

Canadian forward Kimani Stewart-Baynes has signed a Generation Adidas contract, meaning he will likely go high in Tuesday's MLS SuperDraft. The University of Maryland freshman was joined by University...

Dec 19, 2023

Canada's first sport integrity commissioner Sarah-Eve Pelletier to resign

OTTAWA - Sarah-Eve Pelletier will resign as Canada's first sport integrity commissioner early next year. The Quebec lawyer and former artistic swimmer was appointed in April 2022 to head the Office of...

Dec 19, 2023

NHL roundup: Henrique helps visiting Ducks clip Red Wings 4-3

DETROIT (AP) - Adam Henrique scored his fourth goal in two games and the Anaheim Ducks held off the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Monday night. Henrique was coming off his first career hat trick Sunday aga...

Dec 18, 2023

Flames' special teams shine in 3-1 win over Panthers

CALGARY - Mikael Backlund's third period short-handed goal was the game-winner and Jacob Markstrom made 34 saves as the Calgary Flames edged the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Monday night. Rookie Martin Pos...

Dec 18, 2023