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Omar Browne scores in Major League Soccer debut as Impact edge Fire 1-0

MONTREAL - Panamanian striker Omar Browne had a dream debut for the Montreal Impact as he came off the bench and scored the winner in his first Major League Soccer appearance. Browne scored in the 83r...

Apr 30, 2019

Omaha Beach is 4-1 early favourite for Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Omaha Beach is the 4-1 early favourite for the Kentucky Derby after drawing the No. 12 post position on Tuesday. Bob Baffert-trained Game Winner is the 5-1 second choice from the No....

Apr 30, 2019

Buddy system: Bond between Jokic, Murray showing on court

DENVER - Nikola Jokic got right to the point on his flourishing chemistry with teammate Jamal Murray. After all, he believes it's something to write home about. "We are playing really good together," ...

Apr 30, 2019

Pass to the past: NFL applies for historic Duluth Eskimos trademark

EDMONTON - The National Football League may be bringing back a historic team name that will have a familiar - and occasionally controversial - ring to Canadian gridiron fans. Records from the U.S...

Apr 30, 2019

Calgary's Cavalry FC to share soccer pitch with four-legged athletes

CALGARY - Cavalry FC and Spruce Meadows mark the intersection where footy meets the horsey set. Calgary's new Canadian Premier League team not only shares an equestrian facility&nb...

Apr 30, 2019

Olympic lugers Walker, Snith feel real speed with Canadian Forces Snowbirds

The love of speed Tristan Walker inherited from his air force pilot grandfather came full circle when the luger took to the skies with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Walker and teammate Justin Sn...

Apr 30, 2019

Philadelphia big man Joel Embiid survives stomach bug to help beat the Raptors

TORONTO - Philadelphia big man Joel Embiid didn't mince words when asked about the bout of gastroenteritis he battled before Monday's 94-89 win over the Toronto Raptors. "Man, if you've had ...

Apr 30, 2019

Jokic's 37 points leads Nuggets past Portland 121-113

DENVER - Nikola Jokic scored 37 points and the Denver Nuggets withstood Damian Lillard's 39-point effort and Enes Kanter's strong return to Portland's lineup in a 121-113 win over the well-rested Trai...

Apr 29, 2019

Blues prevail in wild 3rd to beat Stars 4-3 for 2-1 lead

DALLAS - Pat Maroon flicked a puck over Dallas Stars goalie Ben Bishop with 1:38 left in a wild third period, and the St. Louis Blues won 4-3 on Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conferen...

Apr 29, 2019

Leonard scores 35 points but gets little help in 94-89 loss to Philadelphia

TORONTO - Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors couldn't overcome one of their worst first halves of the playoffs on Monday. Leonard scored 20 of his 35 points in the second half, but got li...

Apr 29, 2019