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China warns Washington not to boycott Winter Olympics

BEIJING - China's government warned Washington on Wednesday not to boycott next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing after the Biden administration said it was talking with allies about a joint approach ...

Apr 07, 2021

Tiger Woods was speeding before crashing SUV, sheriff says

LOS ANGELES - Tiger Woods was speeding when he crashed an SUV in Southern California less than two months ago, leaving the golf superstar seriously injured, authorities said Wednesday. Woods was drivi...

Apr 07, 2021

Canadiens suffer big blow with Gallagher likely out at least six weeks with injury

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have placed forward Brendan Gallagher on long-term injured reserve with a fractured thumb. The team says Gallagher is expected to miss at least six weeks. Gallagher s...

Apr 07, 2021

Toronto FC signs defender Luke Singh to short-term deal ahead of match n Mexico

LEON, Mexico - Toronto FC signed 20-year-old defender Luke Singh to a short-term agreement ahead of its round-of-16 tie Wednesday against Mexico's Club Leon in the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League...

Apr 07, 2021

Receiver Travis Rudolph cut by Winnipeg Blue Bombers after murder charge

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have released Travis Rudolph after the American wide receiver was arrested for first-degree murder in Florida on Wednesday. A Bombers spokesperson says the team re...

Apr 07, 2021

AP source: Arizona parts ways with Miller amid investigation

Arizona has parted ways with men's basketball coach Sean Miller as the program awaits its fate in an NCAA infractions investigation, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press....

Apr 07, 2021

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer suffers another injury in rehab

ARLINGTON, Texas - New Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer's debut with the team could be delayed further after he suffered a setback in his rehab on Tuesday. Springer, who is nursing an obli...

Apr 07, 2021

De Grasse the one notable absence from Canada's team for World Athletics Relays

After a season wiped out by COVID-19, Canadian sprinters finally have a chance to race on the global stage. Aaron Brown and Crystal Emmanuel headline Canada's team for the World Athletics Relays next ...

Apr 07, 2021

Sudbury winger Cloe Lacasse 'honoured and excited' to get Canada call-up

The road back to Canada led through Iceland and Portugal for Cloe Lacasse. Lacasse, a former collegiate soccer star at the University of Iowa, had just turned 19 when she attended a Canadian under-20 ...

Apr 07, 2021

SIE's Russell says "MLB The Show 21" breaks down entry barriers with new modes

TORONTO - The 2020 Major League Baseball season is underway, ending months of anticipation for both sports enthusiasts and statheads. Baseball is arguably the most stat-driven among North America's ma...

Apr 07, 2021