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Ryan O'Reilly nearing a return for Maple Leafs with playoffs looming

TORONTO - Ryan O'Reilly had a strong inkling the diagnosis wouldn't be what he wanted to hear. The Maple Leafs centre had just taken a friendly fire shot off his left hand in the waning moments of the...

Mar 31, 2023

Canadian men, facing rugby sevens relegation fight, lose opening match in Hong Kong

HONG KONG - The Canadian men lost their opening match at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on Friday, beaten 17-7 by Argentina. Josiah Mora, playing in his 100th HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series game, sc...

Mar 31, 2023

Like Old Times: Harnden brothers reunite on Canadian team at world curling playdowns

OTTAWA - The Harnden brothers - Ryan and E.J. - cut a familiar pose Friday during a team practice session at TD Place on the eve of the world men's curling championship. Just like they did for a decad...

Mar 31, 2023

Italian star Federico Bernardeschi continues to trigger Toronto FC this season

TORONTO - Saturday's visit by Charlotte FC brings back good memories for Toronto FC supporters. Italian stars Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi made their MLS debut against Charlotte last July...

Mar 31, 2023

Canadiens sign goalie Jakub Dobes to entry-level contract

The Montreal Canadiens have signed goalie prospect Jakub Dobes to a two-year, entry-level contract. The contract begins next season. Dobes also signed an American Hockey League contract to finish the ...

Mar 31, 2023

Vancouver Canucks winger Andrei Kuzmenko won't wear Pride warm-up jersey: coach

VANCOUVER - Coach Rick Tocchet says Canucks forward Andrei Kuzmenko won't wear a themed warm-up jersey when Vancouver hosts its annual Pride night on Friday. Tocchet says he respects the decision the ...

Mar 31, 2023

Culture, higher standard play role in continued success of Canadian women's swimming

The Canadian women's swimming team has been among the best in the world over the last several years, powered by the likes of Penny Oleksiak, Kylie Masse, Maggie Mac Neil and teen phenom Summer McIntos...

Mar 31, 2023

Canucks sign goaltender Nikita Tolopilo to entry-level contract

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed goalie prospect Nikita Tolopilo to a two-year, entry-level contract. Tolopilo, a 22-year-old from Minsk, Belarus, had a .924 save percentage, a 2.10 goals...

Mar 31, 2023

Roughriders sign former NFL defensive back Rashard Robinson

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Rashard Robinson. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Robinson, a 27-year-old from Pompano Beach, Fla., played five seasons in th...

Mar 31, 2023

Canada women renew rugby rivalry with U.S. as Pacific Four Series opens in Madrid

After a lopsided 66-7 win over No. 13 South Africa last weekend in their first outing since the Rugby World Cup in November, the fourth-ranked Canadian women expect a stiffer test Saturday against the...

Mar 31, 2023