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Shiltz signs one-day contract to retire as member of Hamilton Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON — Quarterback Matthew Shiltz signed a one-day contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Thursday…
Rise in American tourists signing up for Maine to Nova Scotia ferry service
HALIFAX — The operator of the ferry service between Nova Scotia and Maine says bookings…
Mariners’ scuffling star catcher Cal Raleigh placed on 10-day injured list with right oblique strain
HOUSTON (AP) — The Seattle Mariners placed catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list…
Kelsey Plum joins Prime’s WNBA broadcasts, bringing an active star’s voice to the studio
Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum is joining Amazon Prime Video’s WNBA broadcasts as a…
Mario Lemieux named greatest player in CHL history ahead of Crosby, Gretzky, McDavid
TORONTO — Mario Lemieux was ranked the greatest player in major junior hockey history as…
Ability to protect quarterback primary element Ticats looking for in running back
HAMILTON — Greg Bell has left some pretty big shoes to fill with the Hamilton…
Ballerini dodges a late crash to seize a breakthrough Giro stage win in Naples
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Italian rider Davide Ballerini avoided a crash in the final 300…
Corey Seager stuck in 0-for-27 slump as the World Series MVP goes 7 games without a hit for Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager is going through a slump like none he has…
Canadian women’s team pursuit riders appeal Cycling Canada’s decision
Five Canadian track cyclists who compete in the women’s team pursuit are appealing Cycling Canada’s…
Championship playoff final could change, supporters warned after Southampton spying accusations
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The possibility Southampton could be removed from the Championship playoff final…
Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks selected to sing the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks will sing the national anthem at next week’s Indianapolis…
Mexico City braces for World Cup, eager to showcase food and culture amid crowds and congestion
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico City, the most populous city in North America, is a…
Oilers fire Kris Knoblauch after 1st-round playoff exit that followed 2 Stanley Cup Final trips
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers fired coach Kris Knoblauch on Thursday, dismissing him…
Former McNeese State and Louisiana-Monroe college football coach Bobby Keasler dies at 80
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Bobby Keasler, a former Louisiana-Monroe and McNeese State football coach…
Oilers fire coach Kris Knoblauch after losing in the 1st round following consecutive Stanley Cup Final runs
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Oilers fire coach Kris Knoblauch after losing in the 1st round…
Tempo happy with improvement in first-ever WNBA win in franchise history
TORONTO — Sandy Brondello said she was ready for it, but there was no avoiding…
Furor over VAR decision now fuels anger in Scottish soccer’s title race following England row
Just days after English soccer had what many said was its most controversial VAR call,…
Braves reach 30 wins with another thrilling win that shows off myriad weapons
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves keep finding new ways to win. It’s all added…
A Philadelphia golf course seeks to reclaim its status as a force for opportunity and inclusion
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia region has welcomed major championships to five of its golf…
Florida attorney general issues investigative subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney Rule
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a subpoena to the NFL as his office…
Serie A schedule in chaos, with half the teams unsure when they’ll play this weekend
MILAN (AP) — With just three days to go until the start of the penultimate…
Man City is chasing a treble. Chelsea is in turmoil. FA Cup final looks like a mismatch, but is it?
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — This season’s FA Cup has already delivered the biggest upset in…
Texas begins softball title defense among the favorites in a wide-open NCAA championship bracket
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Texas is in prime position to successfully defend its national softball…
ACC backs Duke’s TV deal with Amazon, calling it innovative despite Big Ten pushback
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — At a time when college athletic departments are desperately looking…