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Canada's Mohammed Ahmed wins world bronze in men's 5,000 metres

DOHA, Qatar - Mohammed Ahmed has made Canadian history at the world track and field championships. The 28-year-old Ahmed won a bronze medal in the men's 5,000 metres on Monday, becoming the first Cana...

Sep 30, 2019

Reigning NBA champion Toronto Raptors ready to begin quest to repeat

TORONTO - Entering every NBA season in recent years, the respect level for the Toronto Raptors always seemed to be a touch lower than other contenders. No matter how many division titles they earned o...

Sep 30, 2019

NHL's Hank Williams? Green Day song may be new hockey anthem

The NHL could be on the way to its version of "Are You Ready For Some Football?" The league is announcing a two-year partnership with Green Day that includes an opening song for NBC Sports' "Wednesday...

Sep 30, 2019

Vancouver Canucks waive Baertschi, Goldobin, Biega amid pre-season cuts

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks are looking to send left-winger Sven Baertschi to the minors in the latest round of pre-season cuts. The club announced Monday that Baertschi has been placed on waive...

Sep 30, 2019

NFL suspends Raiders' Vontaze Burfict for rest of season

NEW YORK - Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been suspended for the rest of the season for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle. NFL Vice-President of footbal...

Sep 30, 2019

A healthy Connor McDavid remains the key for Edmonton Oilers this season

EDMONTON - In an off-season of change for the Edmonton Oilers, the most significant news came last Tuesday when captain Connor McDavid was deemed fit to play in his first exhibition game. McDavid...

Sep 30, 2019

Young stars, depth additions to dictate Vancouver Canucks' success

VANCOUVER - After bolstering their ranks with some veteran talent over the summer, the Vancouver Canucks have set their sights on returning to the playoffs. Whether they make it will depend on th...

Sep 30, 2019

Ottawa Senators hope new coach, players help team experience more success

OTTAWA - It's a fresh start for the Ottawa Senators. After finishing last in the NHL standings in 2018-19, the Senators are focused on taking the next step in their rebuild. With a new coach...

Sep 30, 2019

California to let college athletes make money, defying NCAA

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Defying the NCAA, California's governor signed a first-in-the-nation law Monday that will let college athletes hire agents and make money from endorsements - a move that could upe...

Sep 30, 2019

Re-invigorated rivalries top must-watch NHL games this season

With the NHL schedule set to kick off Wednesday, there will be countless viewing options for fans over the next seven months or so. Certain games, however, should be circled on calendars. Some of the ...

Sep 30, 2019