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Blue Jackets top Toronto 4-3 on Laine OT goal

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Patrik Laine scored his second goal of the game 20 seconds into overtime to lift Columbus to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night, the Blue Jackets' third ...

Feb 22, 2022

Josh Hamilton pleads to misdemeanor in daughter-assault case

One-time Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor in a case arising from an altercation with his teenage daughter, officials said. Hamilton, 40, pleaded guilty in Fo...

Feb 22, 2022

Canadians Jeff Smith, Matt Campbell to take part in Madison Square Garden darts event

Canadians Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell will compete in the Bet365 U.S. Darts Masters at Madison Square Garden in June. Americans Danny (The Gambler) Baggish and Jules (The...

Feb 22, 2022

Charles, Bolduc among players participating in CFL, CFLPA joint mentorship program

TORONTO - Rarely are pro athletes prepared for the end of their playing days, but Jean-Philippe Buldoc says a joint venture between the CFL and CFL Players' Association will give players in Canada an ...

Feb 22, 2022

Canada's Shapovalov advances to second round in Dubai with in over Fucsovics

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 win over Hungary's Marton Fucsovics on Tuesday. Shapovalov h...

Feb 22, 2022

Toronto FC defender Lukas MacNaughton is young but well-travelled

Lukas MacNaughton may wear Toronto FC red but the 26-year-old defender truly is a man of the world. Born in New York City to a Canadian father and Austrian mother, MacNaughton moved to Belgium when he...

Feb 22, 2022

Vancouver Whitecaps extend starting goalkeeper Thomas Hasal through 2023

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have locked up their No. 1 goalkeeper, signing Thomas Hasal to an extension through 2023. The deal, announced Tuesday, also includes club options for the 2024 and 2...

Feb 22, 2022

Canadian women approach Spain with plenty of respect at Arnold Clark Cup

After tying host England and defeating Germany at the Arnold Clark Cup, Canada may face its toughest test at the four-team tournament in the form of Spain. A win Wednesday at Wolverhampton's Molineux ...

Feb 22, 2022

Hope is to start construction on Toronto esports/entertainment venue in October

TORONTO - Bob Hunter is no stranger to entertainment venues, having had a hand in the growth of B.C. Place Stadium, Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field and the Raptors' practice facility. Now s...

Feb 22, 2022

St. Louis happy with Caufield-Anderson chemistry, Canadiens crush Maple Leafs 5-2

MONTREAL - In the midst of a horrendous season, the Montreal Canadiens gave their fans one glorious moment Monday night: A 5-2 thumping win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Interim head coach Martin St. ...

Feb 21, 2022