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Star Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. working his way back from oblique strain

TORONTO - Star Blue Jays prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is working his way back from an oblique strain, taking part in extended spring training games. "I talked to him yesterday," Toronto manager Char...

Apr 03, 2019

Canadian speedster Justin Douglas returns from concussion for Hong Kong Sevens

Speedster Justin Douglas returns from a concussion to bolster Canada's lineup for the Hong Kong Sevens. But the rest of the injury news is not as encouraging for coach Damian McGrath with Lucas Hammon...

Apr 03, 2019

Henderson hopes to match Post's Canadian LPGA win record at ANA Inspiration

It's no secret that Brooke Henderson wants to catch Sandra Post for most wins by a Canadian on the LPGA Tour. Matching Post's record at this week's ANA Inspiration - where the Canadian golfing great w...

Apr 03, 2019

Hurricanes fall in Game 7 after curling conflict forces them into smaller arena

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Call it road-ice advantage. The Calgary Hitmen are preparing for the second round of the WHL playoffs after posting a 4-2 win in Game 7 against the Lethbridge Hurric...

Apr 03, 2019

Canadiens notch important wins but still battling for a playoff spot

MONTREAL - With a season-ending schedule against four of the NHL's top teams, the Montreal Canadiens knew their push for a playoff spot wouldn't be easy. Halfway there, they have picked...

Apr 03, 2019

Loughlin, Huffman set for court appearances in college scam

BOSTON - Actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman faced court appearances Wednesday on charges they took part in the college bribery scandal that has ensnared dozens of wealthy parents. The actres...

Apr 03, 2019

Japan's Matsumura dumps Canada's Koe 9-3 at world men's curling championship

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Japan's Yuta Matsumura knocked Canada's Kevin Koe out of first place at the world men's curling championship on Wednesday. Japan scored five points in the third end of a 9-3 v...

Apr 03, 2019

DAZN signs three-year deal for English Premier League rights in Canada

TORONTO - DAZN confirmed Wednesday it has secured Canadian broadcast rights for the English Premier League for the next three seasons, adding to the sports streaming service's soccer arsenal. DAZN (pr...

Apr 03, 2019

Former CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge named chairman of esports company

TORONTO - Former CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge has been named chairman of Tiidal Gaming, a Canadian esports outfit. Tiidal is the parent company of Lazarus Esports, which was founded as SetToDestro...

Apr 03, 2019

Vancouver Canucks take bite out of San Jose Sharks with 4-2 comeback win

VANCOUER, B.C. - Tanner Pearson scored twice, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-2 comeback win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. Markus Granlund and Troy Stecher also put away goa...

Apr 02, 2019