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Serena Williams stunned by Wang Qiang at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia - Serena Williams' bid to win a 24th Grand Slam title has been falling short with losses in finals. At this Australian Open, she didn't make it nearly that far. Serving only so-so...

Jan 23, 2020

Williams scores twice, Hurricanes defeat Jets 4-1

RALEIGH, N.C. - Justin Williams couldn't have scripted a better return to the NHL. Williams scored two goals in his second game since signing to return for his 19th season, helping the Carolina Hurric...

Jan 23, 2020

Canadian Laurent Duvernay-Tardif didn't need long to get into Super Bowl mode

It didn't take Canadian Laurent Duvernay-Tardif long to get into Super Bowl mode. On Sunday, the offensive lineman and the Kansas City Chiefs advanced to the Super Bowl with a 35-24 AFC champions...

Jan 23, 2020

Derek Jeter, Larry Walker elected to baseball Hall of Fame

NEW YORK - Derek Jeter came within one vote of being a unanimous pick for the Hall of Fame while Larry Walker also earned baseball's highest honour on Tuesday. The longtime New York Yankees captain ap...

Jan 23, 2020

Phoenix Rising: Slovak goalie Hlavaj looking for second crack at NHL draft

Samuel Hlavaj entered the season as an unknown prospect in unfamiliar territory, passed over at last year's NHL draft. A lot has changed since for the Slovak goaltender, who now has the Queb...

Jan 23, 2020

Ujiri says Raptors are "going to die trying" to win second consecutive title

TORONTO - There was a moment during his keynote speech Tuesday night that Masai Ujiri briefly looked at his phone. With the NBA trade deadline looming Feb. 6, rumours are rampant on social media, but ...

Jan 23, 2020

Quarterbacks Jennings, Ardt among players released by Ottawa Redblacks

OTTAWA - Quarterbacks Jonathon Jennings and Will Ardt were among 10 players released Thursday by the Ottawa Redblacks. Both Jennings and Ardt started games last season for Ottawa (3-15). The moves com...

Jan 23, 2020

Canada's Larry Walker elected to Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown

When Larry Walker packed up his car for his first spring training in 1985, he didn't expect to be embarking on a path that would lead him to the National Baseball Hall of...

Jan 23, 2020

Commemorative stamp pays tribute to all-black hockey league in the Maritimes

CHERRY BROOK, N.S. - Canada Post plans to unveil a commemorative stamp today that pays tribute to an all-black hockey league that once thrived in the Maritimes. The stamp tells the...

Jan 23, 2020

Defender Rocco Romeo makes move to Toronto FC first team as homegrown player

TORONTO - Rocco Romeo, who served as a ball boy at Toronto FC games growing up, has signed a first-team contract with the MLS team as a homegrown player. The 19-year-old defender from Richmo...

Jan 23, 2020