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Toronto Maple Leafs looking to go up 2-0 on Boston Bruins

BOSTON - Nazem Kadri and the Toronto Maple Leafs have been paying close attention to some of the eyebrow-raising results early in the NHL playoffs. The Toronto centre and his teammates are h...

Apr 13, 2019

Montreal businessman Clifford Starke very serious about purchasing Alouettes

Clifford Starke wants to return the Montreal Alouettes to their former glory. Starke grew up in Montreal attending Alouettes games at a sold-out Molson Stadium seated with then club president&nbs...

Apr 13, 2019

NHL slaps Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov with one-game suspension

NEW YORK - The NHL suspended Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov for one game Saturday for boarding Markus Nutivaara of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The incident happened in the third ...

Apr 13, 2019

France native Valentin Gnahoua picked first overall in CFL European draft

TORONTO - Valentin Gnahoua and Asnnel Robo have given football players from France another potential career path. Gnahoua and Robo went first and third overall, respectively, in the&nbs...

Apr 13, 2019

Koepka, DeChambeau share lead at the Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Bryson DeChambeau believes science was at work late in the afternoon at Augusta National, creating a force in the atmosphere where big roars from great shots filter through the back nin...

Apr 13, 2019

Finland upsets Canada 4-2, will play for women's world hockey championship gold

ESPOO, Finland - Canada won't play for gold at the women's world hockey championship for the first time in tournament history. Finland beat Canada 4-2 in semifinal action Saturday. The host count...

Apr 13, 2019

Canadian women hone "blue-collar" identity in 5-0 quarterfinal win over Germany

ESPOO, Finland - In an unfamiliar game against an unfamiliar foe, Canada summoned the brand of hockey the team believes can win gold at the women's world championship. Blayre Turnbull's two goals ...

Apr 13, 2019

Winger Nick DeLeon signs new contract, finds new home with Toronto FC

TORONTO - Winger Nick DeLeon was one of several Toronto FC players to take their kids onto the field last Saturday for the anthems before facing the Chicago Fire. It was an emotional first for&nb...

Apr 13, 2019

Gloves come off as Canadian TV rivals battle over fees for carrying NHL games

MONTREAL - Quebecor has proposed putting a corporate dispute with BCE's Bell Canada on ice until at least April 23 - a move that offers possible relief for hockey fans who prefer t...

Apr 13, 2019

Ottawa promises new consultations on land for proposed Halifax CFL stadium

HALIFAX - The federal Crown corporation that owns the land where a stadium could be built for a proposed Halifax CFL franchise has confirmed that more public consultations will be held. Last...

Apr 13, 2019