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Toronto FC coach says one-game suspension for defender Carlos Salcedo is 'harsh'

TORONTO - The MLS Disciplinary Committee's decision to ban Toronto FC defender Carlos Salcedo one game for a tackle that only earned a yellow card from the referee is "harsh," according to Toronto coa...

Mar 10, 2022

Oilers sign defenceman Markus Niemelainen to two-year contract extension

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Markus Niemelainen to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of US$762,000. The first year of the agreement is a two-way contr...

Mar 10, 2022

MLB players vote to end lockout, salvaging 162-game season

NEW YORK (AP) - Players have voted to accept Major League Baseball's latest offer for a new labor deal, paving the way to end a 99-day lockout and salvage a 162-game regular season that would begin Ap...

Mar 10, 2022

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell out at least two weeks with rib injury

TORONTO - A rib injury will keep Toronto Maple Leafs starting goaltender Jack Campbell out of the lineup for at least two weeks. Campbell made 26 saves in Toronto's 6-4 win over the Seattle Kraken on ...

Mar 10, 2022

Canada's wheelchair curling team qualifies for Paralympic playoffs with comeback win

BEIJING - Canada's wheelchair curlers are in the playoffs of the Beijing Paralympics. The Canadians advanced to the semifinals with a come-from-behind win over Norway on Thursday, finishing with a 7-3...

Mar 10, 2022

Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton to call in mediator to address athletes' concerns

CALGARY - Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton says it will engage an independent, third-party mediator to help address the concerns of its athletes. The national sport organization sent an email outlining its m...

Mar 10, 2022

Sanctions on Abramovich see restrictions placed on Chelsea

LONDON (AP) - Unpreceded restrictions were placed on Chelsea's ability to operate by the British government on Thursday after owner Roman Abramovich was targeted in sanctions. Abramovich was among sev...

Mar 10, 2022

J.T. Miller's big night leads Canucks past Canadiens 5-3

VANCOUVER - J.T. Miller scored the go-ahead goal on a great individual play early in the third period and collected three assists to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-3 N-H-L win over the Montreal Can...

Mar 09, 2022

Connor McDavid's OT winner sends Oilers past Capitals 4-3

EDMONTON - Connor McDavid scored the overtime winner and added an assist as the Edmonton Oilers emerged with a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. McDavid elected to shoot on a two-...

Mar 09, 2022

VanVleet, Raptors delay Popovich's record in win over Spurs

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Fred VanVleet had 26 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the San Antonio Spurs 119-104 on Wednesday night, delaying Gregg Popovich's coronation as the winningest coach in NBA histor...

Mar 09, 2022