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Kane says he didn't know in 2010 about assault allegations

CHICAGO - Blackhawks star Patrick Kane said Friday he has participated in the investigation into allegations that a then-assistant coach sexually assaulted two players in 2010, adding that he did not ...

Sep 17, 2021

Elks quarterback Taylor Cornelius gets first CFL start in absence of injured Harris

EDMONTON - It's baptism by fire for Edmonton Elks quarterback Taylor Cornelius on Saturday. Cornelius makes his first CFL start at home against the league-leading Winnipeg Blue Bombers (5-1). Elks vet...

Sep 17, 2021

Toronto FC looks to live up to expectations as Nashville SC comes to town

TORONTO - It has been an almost weekly occurrence this season. Rival coaches kill Toronto FC with kindness ahead of games and then watch their team hand TFC more heartache on the field. This Saturday,...

Sep 17, 2021

Germany, Portugal attack plans for 2-year soccer WCup cycle

FRANKFURT - The German and Portuguese soccer federations issued strong critiques of plans to hold the men's World Cup every two years, warning Friday it means players risk more injuries and that women...

Sep 17, 2021

Juventus reports 210 million euros in losses amid pandemic

TURIN, Italy - Juventus reported a loss of 210 million euros ($250 million) for the 2020-21 financial year on Friday, attributed mainly to the pandemic's effect on the transfer market and ticket sales...

Sep 17, 2021

IOC urges Olympic teams to ask for more vaccines

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Olympic teams were urged Friday by the IOC to request more Chinese and Pfizer vaccines ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, which will be held in the country where the coron...

Sep 17, 2021

Raducanu back in Britain and in demand after US Open win

She's been on American talk shows, attended the Met Gala, ticked off a "bucket list" item by visiting the New York Stock Exchange, and chatted to Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton - a major deal for...

Sep 17, 2021

Montreal gets 2022 NHL draft two years after 2020 event went virtual due to COVID-19

NEW YORK - Montreal will host another NHL draft a little later than originally planned. The Canadiens will stage the 2022 event at the Bell Centre more than two years after the 2020 draft was moved to...

Sep 17, 2021

Ex-teammate pleads not guilty to killing Miami football star

MIAMI (AP) - A former University of Miami football player pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges of killing a teammate outside a South Florida apartment complex in 2006. An attorney for Rashaun Jones...

Sep 17, 2021

Former Ottawa Senators centre Zack Smith retiring from NHL

OTTAWA - Zack Smith has decided to retire from the NHL. The Ottawa Senators confirmed the 33-year-old centre is hanging up his skates on the team's social media channels Friday. Smith played the first...

Sep 17, 2021