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AP Exclusive: Full-blown boycott pushed for Beijing Olympics

Groups alleging human-rights abuses against minorities in China are calling for a full-blown boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, a move likely to ratchet up pressure on the International O...

May 17, 2021

Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez wins first-round match at Serbia Open

BELGRADE, Serbia - Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez is heading to the second round of the Serbia Open. Fernandez, from Laval, Que., beat Polona Hercog of Slovenia 7-5, 6-1 in the opening round of the W...

May 17, 2021

Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck confident, hungry heading into playoffs

WINNIPEG - Thoughts of winning hockey's ultimate prize are never far from Connor Hellebuyck's mind. The Winnipeg Jets goalie has experienced the thrill of playoff hockey three seasons in a row. He's b...

May 17, 2021

Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen sued over alleged sexual assault

VANCOUVER - A civil lawsuit has been filed alleging that Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen sexually assaulted a young woman. A statement of claim filed in Kelowna, B.C. last week alleges Virtane...

May 17, 2021

'Long overdue': Leafs, Canadiens legends eagerly awaiting playoff series

Frank Mahovlich can't pick a side. And really, who can blame him? The Hall of Famer won four Stanley Cups with the Toronto Maple Leafs - including the franchise's last title in 1967 - and two more as ...

May 17, 2021

Women's hockey star Danielle Goyette joins Wickenheiser on Toronto Maple Leafs staff

CALGARY - Canadian women's hockey veteran Danielle Goyette has been named director of player development for the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and their American Hockey League affiliate. The Hockey Hall o...

May 17, 2021

Nurse faces a busy off-season, much busier if Canada qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

TAMPA, Fla. - Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says a COVID-19 outbreak in March spiked his team's chances for a post-season run.The Raptors (27-45) finished 12th in the Eastern Conference to miss the...

May 17, 2021

Canadian show jumper Eric Lamaze withdraws from Tokyo short list

BRUSSELS - Canada's most decorated show jumper has withdrawn from consideration for the Tokyo Olympics. Eric Lamaze, winner of Olympic gold, silver and bronze medals, was one of five athletes named to...

May 17, 2021

Eurovision Song Contest returns despite coronavirus pandemic

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) - Pounding beats? Check. Uplifting lyrics? Check. Huge, backlit white wings? Check. After last year's Eurovision Song Contest was canceled amid the global COVID-19 pandemic...

May 17, 2021

Lindholm OT winner gives Flames 6-5 win over Canucks despite blowing four-goal lead

VANCOUVER - In a game with little to play for besides pride, the Vancouver Canucks felt they did enough to hold their heads high despite losing in overtime. The Canucks overcame a four-goal deficit in...

May 16, 2021