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Saros sharp, Predators even series with 4-2 win over Coyotes

August 4, 2020

EDMONTON — The Nashville Predators stumbled in their post-season opener by falling into an early hole, putting themselves in a must-win situation for Game 2.Behind steady ...

NHL notebook: McDavid's mixes elite skill and speed to give Blackhawks fits

August 4, 2020

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid's speed alone makes him a dangerous player, but it's what he can do while in full flight that gives opposing defenceman fits.The Edmonton Oilers ...

Source: CFL would use federal government loan to cover hub, player costs

August 4, 2020

TORONTO — If successful in securing a $30-million, interest-free loan from the federal government, the CFL would use the money to cover such operating costs as player ...

Laval will wait until 2022 to host American Hockey League All-Star Classic

August 4, 2020

LAVAL, Que. — The 2021 American Hockey League All-Star Classic in Laval, Que., will be postponed until 2022.The AHL announced the decision Tuesday, following a vote by its ...

Eberle scores 2 in Islanders' 4-2 win over Panthers

August 4, 2020

TORONTO — Jordan Eberle scored twice, including the go-ahead goal, and the New York Islanders rallied to a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers and take a 2-0 lead in their ...

Defending champion Bianca Andreescu on initial entry list for US Open

August 4, 2020

NEW YORK — Canada's Bianca Andreescu is one of the headliners on the initial women's singles entry list for the upcoming US Open. The 2019 champion, currently ranked sixth in...

First-year Argos head coach Dinwiddie dealing with COVID-19 pandemic uncertainty

August 4, 2020

TORONTO — There was no doubt in Ryan Dinwiddie's mind this off-season that he was ready to become a CFL head coach.But nothing could've prepared him for the challenge of ...

Ottawa Aces make scrum half Tom Gilmore their second player signing

August 4, 2020

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Aces have made scrum half Tom Gilmore their second player signing.The 26-year-old played for Halifax most recently during the pandemic-shortened 2020 ...

Penske reverses course, closes Indianapolis 500 to fans

August 4, 2020

Roger Penske has reversed course and decided not to allow fans at the Indianapolis 500 later this month. The 104th running of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" ...

Judge sentences ex-MSU coach to jail in Nassar-related case

August 4, 2020

LANSING, Mich. — A former Michigan State University head gymnastics coach was sentenced Tuesday to 90 days in jail for lying to police during an investigation into former ...

Forge FC adds ex-Toronto FC forward Mo Babouli for Charlottetown tourney

August 4, 2020

HAMILTON — Forge FC has signed Canadian forward Mo Babouli.The five-foot-eight Babouli made six starts and appeared in 20 games with Toronto FC in 2016. He then played with ...

Toronto Arrows re-sign four players and add big Argentine international winger

August 4, 2020

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have re-signed four players and added Argentine international wing Manuel Montero.The returning players are Lucas Rumball, Andrew Quattrin, ...

Monday's Games

August 3, 2020

Monday's GamesNHLAt TorontoQualifying ...

McDavid gets first playoff hat trick, Oilers beat Chicago 6-3 in NHL qualifiers

August 3, 2020

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid torched the Chicago ...

Penguins beat Canadiens 3-1 in Game 2 to pull even in best-of-five series

August 3, 2020

TORONTO — Any remnants of the Montreal Canadiens'...

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Canora Ladies Bonspiel attracts curlers from across region and beyond

April 5, 2020

The Canora Ladies Bonspiel was held at the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre from March 13 to 15 with curlers from as far away as Snow Lake, Manitoba. A total of 10 teams ...

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Canadians and Americans immune to travel bug while COVID-19 persists: poll

July 30, 2020

In April, at a time when the federal government in the United States harboured high and unjustified expectations for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, a $25 billion U.S. ...