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Projected high draft pick Kaapo Kakko leads Finland to win over Canada

KOSICE, Slovakia - Finland continued its recent domination of Canada in international hockey on Friday, winning 3-1 in the opening game for both teams at the world men's championship. The Finns beat t...

May 10, 2019

Rugby Nova Scotia says safety key focus as it manages high school season

HALIFAX - A Rugby Nova Scotia official says the group is aiming to make the sport safer at the high school level as it seeks more influence over the sport's administration. Rugby Nova Scotia took...

May 10, 2019

After long injury absence, Karen Paquin happy to be back with Canada sevens team

Karen Paquin helped Canada hoist a trophy in Japan last month in her return from a long-term knee injury. Now the 31-year-old from Quebec City looks to do the same on home soil. Langford, B.C.,&n...

May 10, 2019

Nadal beats Auger-Aliassime to advance in Madrid Open

MADRID - Overcoming lack of practice because of a stomach virus, Rafael Nadal cruised to a 6-3, 6-3 win over Canadian teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime at the Madrid Open on Wednesday. Nadal lost only fo...

May 10, 2019

Swedish defenceman Olle Alsing signs with Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed Swedish defenceman Olle Alsing to a two-year, entry-level contract. Alsing, 23, recently completed his second full season in the Swedish Hockey League, and fir...

May 10, 2019

Veteran CFL quarterback Ricky Ray retires after 17 seasons

TORONTO - For two years, the athlete in Ricky Ray effectively suppressed the practicality of retirement. This time, Ray's practical side won out. The Toronto Argonauts' veteran quarterb...

May 10, 2019

Blazers force Game 7 with 119-108 victory over Denver

PORTLAND, Ore. - Damian Lillard had 32 points, including 17 in the third quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers staved off elimination to force a decisive Game 7 in their series with Denver with a 11...

May 09, 2019

Millsap, Jokic spark Nuggets' 124-98 blowout of Blazers

DENVER - Paul Millsap is showing the young'uns how it's done. Millsap scored 19 of his 24 points in the first half Tuesday night, sparking Denver's 124-98 blowout of the Portland Trail Blazers that pu...

May 09, 2019

Maroon's OT goal lifts Blues past Stars in Game 7

ST. LOUIS - Pat Maroon always imagined becoming a hometown hero. The 31-year-old St. Louis native got to live out that fantasy Tuesday night. Maroon scored 5:50 into the second overtime, Jordan Binnin...

May 09, 2019

Bruins' score 4 goals in 3rd, beat Hurricanes 5-2 in Game 1

BOSTON - Marcus Johansson and Patrice Bergeron scored power-play goals 28 seconds apart, and Boston scored four times in the third period to rally from a one-goal deficit and beat the Carolina Hurrica...

May 09, 2019