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'I don't fear it': Battling for a playoff spot, Leafs roll the trade dice

TORONTO - Kyle Dubas hopes acquiring Jack Campbell works out better the second time around. The Maple Leafs' general manager swung a trade with the Los Angeles Kings for the netminder late W...

Feb 06, 2020

Manfred concerned with team/media roles of Martinez, Mendoza

ORLANDO, Fla. - The dual roles of former Boston pitcher Pedro Martinez and ex-Olympic softball player Jessica Mendoza as team employees and broadcasters have drawn the concern of baseball Commissioner...

Feb 06, 2020

Raptors host Oladipo, Pacers; on verge of setting franchise-high winning streak

TORONTO - Few people picked the Toronto Raptors to do much this season. But despite a banged-up roster, and boasting no bona fide superstars, the Raptors are poised to set a franchise-best winning str...

Feb 06, 2020

King angry at CBS promo of interview questions about Bryant

NEW YORK - In the wake of a social media backlash, CBS' Gayle King says she is embarrassed and angry with how the network promoted part of her interview with WNBA star Lisa Leslie that concerned the l...

Feb 06, 2020

Maple Leafs acquire goaltender Jack Campbell in trade with Kings

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goaltender Jack Campbell and forward Kyle Clifford from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for forward Trevor Moore and draft picks. The trade was announ...

Feb 06, 2020

Veteran quarterback Matt Nichols signs contract with Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO - Matt Nichols wasn't out of work long. According to a CFL source, the veteran quarterback signed a three-year deal with the Toronto Argonauts on Thursday. The move comes a...

Feb 06, 2020

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio retiring after 13 seasons

EAST LANSING, Mich. - From "pride comes before the fall" to Little Giants, Mark Dantonio leaves Michigan State fans with an abundance of fond memories after bringing the Spartans to heights they hadn'...

Feb 06, 2020

AP source: Wolves send Wiggins to Warriors for Russell

MINNEAPOLIS - In a swap of high scorers, the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired D'Angelo Russell on Thursday from the Golden State Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, according to a person with knowledge of the...

Feb 06, 2020

Flames captain Mark Giordano out week-to-week with hamstring injury

Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving says the team "dodged a big bullet" with defenceman Mark Giordano, who will be out week-to-week with right hamstring injury. The Flames captain ...

Feb 06, 2020

Olympic berth on the line for Canadian women as they face Costa Rica in California

CARSON, Calif. - Coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller is throwing out the form chart as eighth-ranked Canada takes on No. 37 Costa Rica in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship...

Feb 06, 2020