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Carlson, Hedman, Josi named finalists for Norris trophy as NHL's top defenceman

NEW YORK - John Carlson of the Washington Capitals, Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators are the finalists for the 2019-20 Norris Trophy, awarded annually...

Jul 20, 2020

Ballon d’Or cancelled this year amid coronavirus disruption

The prestigious Ballon d'Or will not be awarded this year because the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the soccer season. Awarded by France Football magazine, the Ballon d'Or has been given out ever...

Jul 20, 2020

Blue Jays could share MLB ballpark with another team for 60-game season

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass doesn't want to settle on using a minor-league field for a home ballpark this season. And the team's front office seems to agree. Bass, who joined the Blue...

Jul 19, 2020

Blue Jays could share MLB ballpark with another team for 60-game season

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Anthony Bass doesn't want to settle on using a minor-league field for a home ballpark this season. And the team's front office seems to agree. Bass, who joined the Blue...

Jul 19, 2020

De Gea mistakes see Chelsea beat Man U to reach FA Cup final

LONDON - At least David De Gea was spared having a crowd inside Wembley to witness his latest mistakes in the Manchester United goal. Gifted goals to beat United 3-1 on Sunday, Chelsea will be returni...

Jul 19, 2020

While others stumble, Toronto FC continues to find its feet at MLS tournament

While New York City FC and Atlanta United were No. 1 and 2 in the Eastern Conference last season, they sit bottom of their groups at the MLS is Back Tournament. The MLS champion Seattle Sounders could...

Jul 19, 2020

Penguins star Crosby misses practice with undisclosed issue

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby did not practice on Sunday, a day after leaving a team scrimmage with an undisclosed health issue. The team captain and two-time NHL MVP scored during an organiz...

Jul 19, 2020

Blue Jays can't play home games in Toronto after federal government rejects plan

22TORONTO - The Blue Jays can't play home games in Toronto this season after the federal government rejected the club's plan to use Rogers Centre on Saturday.While the government gave the green light ...

Jul 19, 2020

'Some wild hockey': NHLers say fans can expect some entertaining summer games

NHL players usually show up for training camp in September after a summer filled with workouts and skating sessions. They ease into the exhibition schedule - veterans might play half the gam...

Jul 19, 2020

Umpire Rick Reed, who worked 1991 World Series, dies at 70

NEW YORK - Rick Reed, whose career as a big league umpire spanned three decades and included two All-Star games and a World Series, has died. He was 70. Reed died Thursday night. Born in Detroit, Reed...

Jul 18, 2020