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Winnipeg Jets sign top draft pick Cole Perfetti to entry-level contract

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed Cole Perfetti, the team's top pick at the 2020 NHL draft. The Jets announced Monday that Perfetti has inked a three-year entry-level deal with an average...

Nov 09, 2020

Alberta heavyweight Tanner Boser says he blew his chance in UFC co-main event loss

TORONTO - Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser says he has no problems with the judges' decision in his weekend loss to former UFC champion Andrei (The Pit Bull) Arlovski. But the 29-year-...

Nov 09, 2020

Quioto, Impact clinch playoff berth with 3-2 win over D.C. United

WASHINGTON - Romell Quioto played with a heavy heart Sunday, yet still did enough to put the Montreal Impact into the playoffs. The Honduran forward had a hand in all three Impact goals Sunday, includ...

Nov 09, 2020

Vancouver Whitecaps finish season strong with 3-0 win over L.A. Galaxy

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Vancouver Whitecaps finished their season on a positive note Sunday, beating the L.A. Galaxy 3-0. Lucas Cavallini opened the scoring in the 24th minute, and Fredy Montero ad...

Nov 08, 2020

Quioto, Impact clinch playoff berth with 3-2 win over D.C. United

WASHINGTON, Wash. - Romell Quioto played with a heavy heart Sunday, yet still did enough to put the Montreal Impact into the playoffs. The Honduran forward had a hand in all three Impact goals Sunday,...

Nov 08, 2020

NHL teams, players release statements and tributes following death of Alex Trebek

OTTAWA - Members of the hockey world are mourning the death of Alex Trebek, the legendary "Jeopardy!" game show host. A handful of National Hockey League teams, players, and even commissioner Ga...

Nov 08, 2020

Toronto FC falls short in bid for Supporters' Shield in regular-season finale

HARRISON, N.J. - Toronto FC's bid for the Supporters' Shield ended in disappointment Sunday as it lost its regular-season finale 2-1 to the New York Red Bulls and rival Philadelphia downed New England...

Nov 08, 2020

Canadian-based athletes weigh in on U.S. presidential race coming to a close

Several Canadian-based athletes took to social media over the weekend to weigh in on Joe Biden winning the presidency in the United States.Biden was declared the victor Saturday after wins in Pennsylv...

Nov 08, 2020

Ortiz holds off Johnson, Matsuyama for 1st PGA Tour victory

HOUSTON - Carlos Ortiz held off Dustin Johnson and Hideki Matsuyama by closing with a 5-under 65 to win the Houston Open on Sunday, becoming the first Mexican to win on the PGA Tour in 42 years. He&nb...

Nov 08, 2020

Canadian hockey icon Howie Meeker dies at age 97

Howie Meeker, who went from Stanley Cup-winner to Canadian hockey icon as a colourful TV hockey analyst who wore his heart on his sleeve, has died. He was 97.A spokesman for the Toronto Maple Leafs co...

Nov 08, 2020