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New York Islanders select defenceman Matthew Schaefer first overall at NHL draft
LOS ANGELES — Matthew Schaefer stood up when his name was called. The emotion was…
Simon Wang makes history as NHL’s highest-drafted Chinese player
LOS ANGELES — Simon Wang is still only 17 years old. The journey that brought…
Simon Wang becomes highest-drafted player born in China, going 33rd to Sharks in NHL draft
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Simon Wang was proud to become the highest-drafted player born in…
Hamilton’s Matt Campbell defeats Jim Long in all-Canadian darts final
NEW YORK — Matt (Ginjaninja) Campbell became the first player to retain the bet365 North…
Toronto FC records rare home win, dispatches Portland Timbers 3-0 in MLS play
TORONTO — Missing nine players through injury and international commitments, Toronto FC managed a rare…
US women beat Ireland 4-0 for the second straight match
CINCINNATI (AP) — Izzy Rodriguez scored in her first appearance for the national team and…
Marner bolts for Vegas, Demko and Boeser stay in Vancouver as NHL free agency opens
A star winger on the move. A star goaltender and sniper staying put. NHL general…
Browns quarterback Sanders on Toronto Argonauts 45-man negotiation list
TORONTO — He’s currently vying for a roster spot with the Cleveland Browns, but if…
Pivetta wins 9th game in career year for Padres, Machado has 3 RBIs in 6-4 win over Phillies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Manny Machado hit a three-run double and Nick Pivetta allowed one run…
Vehicle mitigation measures, overhead drones aimed to keep Calgary Stampede safe
CALGARY — Police and organizers say they’re confident security measures at the upcoming Calgary Stampede…
Calgary Stampede announcer’s career turns 40: ‘Might as well do another 40’
PONOKA, ALBERTA — It was August 1983 at the Hand Hills Lake Stampede and Les…
Toronto Argonauts to host rival Hamilton Tiger-Cats at BMO Field on Friday
TORONTO — Derek Slywka is paid to break up passes and prevent touchdowns. He also…
Toronto FC beaten 3-1 by New York City FC in first game since buying out Italian DPs
NEW YORK — Toronto FC, in its first outing since buying out the contacts of…
‘Grand welcome’: Calgary Stampede starts with parade led by country star Shania Twain
CALGARY — Country music superstar Shania Twain, in a white hat and white fringed jacket,…
Bethel-Thompson, Alouettes look to rebound versus Rourke, Lions
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes will once again turn to veteran backup quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson…
‘Lit that fire again’: Toews grateful, excited to play after signing with Winnipeg
WINNIPEG — Jonathan Toews is officially back. The three-time Stanley Cup champion, who last played…
Canada’s Camryn Rogers wins hammer throw at Prefontaine Classic
EUGENE — Canada’s Camryn Rogers won the women’s hammer throw with a season-best 78.88-metre throw…
Whyte kicks walk-off field goal as Lions rally to beat Alouettes 21-20
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes celebrated Super Hero Night on Saturday at Percival Molson Stadium.…
Seven uncapped players in Canada rugby coach Steve Meehan’s first squad selection
Canada rugby coach Steve Meehan, in his first squad selection, has named seven uncapped players…
B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is boosting a tax credit to help developers of…
Valour FC looks for ‘miracle’ against Whitecaps in Canadian Championship quarterfinal
Despite playing the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 2-2 draw in the opening leg of their…
Vancouver Whitecaps try to ride out choppy waters after fast start
VANCOUVER — After enjoying smooth sailing early in the season, the Vancouver Whitecaps are experiencing…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers to add colourful Tyrone Jones to Ring of Honour
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will add Tyrone Jones to their Ring of Honour…
Alberta golf course fight involving ex-NHLer Tarnasky prompts investigation
RED DEER — Red Deer Minor Hockey says it is conducting an internal investigation after…