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Mississippi sues Favre, wrestlers, over welfare misspending

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Department of Human Services on Monday sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre and three former pro wrestlers along with several other people and businesses to t...

May 09, 2022

Paralympic star Rivard, Olympians Oleksiak, Masse, Mac Neil on Commonwealth swim team

Ten-time Paralympic medallist Aurlie Rivard will join decorated Olympic swimmers Maggie Mac Neil, Penny Oleksiak and Kylie Masse on Canada's team for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Swimming Canada Monda...

May 09, 2022

Veteran Calgary offensive lineman Dennis says CFL doesn't appreciate its players

He's preparing for training camp to begin on time but the turbulent state of contract talks between the CFL and CFL Players' Association isn't giving veteran offensive lineman Derek Dennis a warm, fuz...

May 09, 2022

Edmonton Oilers need return of potent power play for Game 5 bounce back

EDMONTON - Stacked with two of the NHL's top talents, the Oilers' power play is nothing short of lethal. But stagnant special teams proved costly for Edmonton in Game 4 of its first-round matchup with...

May 09, 2022

Ottawa Senators part ways with vice president of player development Pierre McGuire

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have relieved Pierre McGuire of his duties as the team's senior vice president of player development after less than a year on the job. McGuire was hired by the Senators l...

May 09, 2022

Senators contingent headlines Canada roster for world championship

CALGARY - The Ottawa Senators will be well-represented when Canada competes at the upcoming 2022 World Hockey Championship. Senators forward Drake Batherson and defencemen Thomas Chabot and Nick Holde...

May 09, 2022

Leafs captain John Tavares struggling offensively with Lightning series tied 2-2

TAMPA, Fla. - Lightning captain Steven Stamkos finally broke through for his team. The Maple Leafs are still waiting for their leader to do the same. John Tavares has yet to register a point at 5-on-5...

May 09, 2022

World No. 4 Cameron Smith enters RBC Canadian Open field

TORONTO - World No. 4 Cameron Smith is the latest player to be named to the RBC Canadian Open field. Smith joins defending champion and world No. 7 Rory McIlroy, world No. 1 and reigning Masters champ...

May 09, 2022

Quick posts 31-save shutout, L.A. Kings blank Edmonton Oilers 4-0 in Game 4

LOS ANGELES - Jonathan Quick stopped all 31 shots he faced and the L.A. Kings rebounded from a pair of lopsided losses to blank the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series on...

May 08, 2022

Lightning bury Maple Leafs early to even first-round series 2-2

TAMPA, Fla. - Steven Stamkos scored one minute into the first period to spark an early barrage as the Tampa Bay Lightning steamrolled the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-3 on Sunday to knot their first-round pl...

May 08, 2022