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Clarke MacArthur, Jesse Winchester returns to Senators in development roles

OTTAWA - It's hard to know who will benefit more from Clarke MacArthur's new position with the Ottawa Senators, him or the team. General manager Pierre Dorion announced on Friday morning that MacArthu...

Jun 28, 2019

Dominican police arrest 'mastermind' in David Ortiz shooting

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Authorities in the Dominican Republic announced Friday that they have arrested the man behind the shooting of baseball great David Ortiz in an apparent case of mist...

Jun 28, 2019

Goalie Roberto Luongo retires after 19 NHL seasons

SUNRISE, Fla. - Roberto Luongo wanted to keep playing and keep chasing the elusive Stanley Cup, largely because he believes the Florida Panthers are finally in position to be a playoff contender. His ...

Jun 28, 2019

Montreal group supports idea of sharing Rays with Tampa Bay

MONTREAL - The son of former Montreal Expos owner Charles Bronfman believes the predominantly French-speaking city is ready and willing to support - and share - the Tampa Bay Rays. Private equity inve...

Jun 28, 2019

Leafs ink pending RFA forwards Kasperi Kapanen and Andreas Johnsson to new deals

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas said last week he was close to getting new contracts signed with pending restricted free agent forwards Kasperi Kapanen and Andreas Johnsson. The parties...

Jun 28, 2019

Early Queen's Plate favourite Avie's Flatter draws outside post position

TORONTO - Jockey Javier Castellano will have to take Avie's Flatter the long way home to secure trainer Josie Carroll a third Queen's Plate title. The early 5/2 favourite was left with the N...

Jun 28, 2019

Montreal Impact ready for stiff test against defending MLS champs

MONTREAL - Goalkeeper Evan Bush believes the Montreal Impact have yet to realize their full potential. Sitting second in the MLS Eastern Conference, the Impact (9-7-3) could go to the top of...

Jun 28, 2019

IOC to change process of Olympic bid races, host elections

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Olympics hosted in multiple cities or countries. Bidders pro-actively invited. Candidates recommended with possibly no opponents. Radical changes in how and when Olympic hosts ...

Jun 28, 2019

Nova Scotia teen Jacob Shaffelburg impresses in starting debut for TFC

TORONTO - Jacob Shaffelburg's first exposure to the pressure of being a starter for Toronto FC was a bit overwhelming. The Canadian teenager admitted his nerves got the better of him in the ...

Jun 28, 2019

Canadians on court: Auger-Aliassime, Pospisil square off at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Felix Auger-Aliassime will face Vasek Pospisil in an all-Canadian first-round match at Wimbledon. In Friday's draw, the No. 19-seeded Auger-Aliassime of Montreal was placed agains...

Jun 28, 2019