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Former Raptors star Lowry earns long ovation in his long-awaited return to Toronto

TORONTO - Kyle Lowry vowed there wouldn't be tears. The beloved former Raptors point guard made his return to Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, and was feted by an emotional pre-game video tribute...

Apr 03, 2022

Spaun takes Texas Open for first PGA win, first trip to Masters

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - J.J. Spaun won his first PGA Tour event - and his first trip to the Masters - by firing a final-round 69 at the Valero Texas Open on Sunday. In his 147th PGA Tour start, Spaun survi...

Apr 03, 2022

Senators' Josh Norris scores first career hat trick in 5-2 win over Red Wings

OTTAWA - The first career hat trick for 22-year-old Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris was memorable for him because of the opposing team. Norris, a Michigan native who drew up cheering for the Detro...

Apr 03, 2022

Springer's homer lifts Blue Jays to 7-5 pre-season win over Yankees

DUNEDIN, Fla. - George Springer hit a two-run homer for the Toronto Blue Jays in a 7-5 pre-season win over the New York Yankees on Sunday. The Jays face Detroit on Monday and cap spring training Tuesd...

Apr 03, 2022

MLB looking at electronic system for calling pitches

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Imagine Clayton Kershaw on the mound in Game 7 of the World Series, peering in at his catcher at a big moment. And his catcher flashes ... no sign at all. That day could be comi...

Apr 03, 2022

Canadian men to learn CONCACAF Nations League A tournament draw on Monday

MIAMI - Canada, along with Mexico, the U.S. and Costa Rica, has been seeded in Pot 1 of Monday's CONCACAF Nations League A draw. The Canadian men will face one of Panama, Jamaica, El Salvador and Hond...

Apr 03, 2022

Chelsey Carey's women's curling team to disband at the end of the season

REGINA - Chelsey Carey's curling team has joined a run of others in deciding to disband at the conclusion of this season. Carey, a two-time Canadian women's champion, skipped a five-player team out of...

Apr 03, 2022

Boat Race: Oxford men win; Cambridge women set record time

LONDON (AP-CP) - Oxford brought an end to Cambridge's recent supremacy in the men's Boat Race between England's two leading universities as one of the country's oldest sporting events made its return ...

Apr 03, 2022

Husso makes 39 saves, Blues deal Flames their 3rd straight defeat

CALGARY - Robert Thomas scored for the third straight game and set up Nathan Walker's go-ahead goal late in the third period to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 6-4 victory over the Calgary Flames on Sat...

Apr 02, 2022

Suzuki scores in SO, Canadiens beat Lightning 5-4

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Nick Suzuki scored in the shootout, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 on Saturday night. Suzuki beat Brian Elliott on a nifty backhander in the third round...

Apr 02, 2022