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Kazuma Okamoto’s signing is a ‘significant step’ for the defending AL champion Blue Jays, GM says
TORONTO (AP) — Before he moved from Japan to the big leagues, Kazuma Okamoto put…
Raptors forward Scottie Barnes cracks top 20 in NBA all-star voting
TORONTO — Toronto Raptors star Scottie Barnes has cracked the top 20 in NBA all-star…
Canada coach Jesse Marsch calls in 21 players for January camp in California
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has called in 21 players for a camp that runs Thursday…
‘Wrong Husband’ and ‘Blue Heron’ among TIFF’s picks for best Canadian films of 2025
TORONTO — A tale about separated Arctic lovers and a time-bending misadventure about two musicians…
Toronto Raptors waive depth centre Mo Bamba after two-game stint
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have waived centre Mo Bamba. The seven-footer…
Man City and Croatia defender Gvardiol has broken leg and faces months out. Dias injured too
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City and Croatia defender Joško Gvardiol needs surgery this week…
Canada nabs world junior bronze; Parekh sets record, apologizes to Flames for comment
SAINT PAUL — Zayne Parekh didn’t have much interest in the high-water mark he had…
Carney says Canadian oil will be competitive after Maduro’s ouster
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is working to expand access to…
Senators frustrated with inconsistent goaltending after loss to Red Wings
OTTAWA — Forgive the Ottawa Senators if they seem just a little frustrated. Monday night…
Raptors rookie Collin Murray-Boyles making most of Jakob Poeltl’s absence from lineup
TORONTO — Collin Murray-Boyles has developed a simple philosophy in his rookie NBA season: work…
No. 14 Texas Tech faces No. 7 Houston following Toppin’s 23-point performance
Texas Tech Red Raiders (11-3, 1-0 Big 12) at Houston Cougars (13-1, 1-0 Big 12)…
Webber and Illinois host No. 19 Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes (13-2, 3-1 Big Ten) at Illinois Fighting Illini (13-2, 3-1 Big Ten)…
In the news today: Canada’s role in Ukrainian peace, Pipeline asks, Nunavik shooting
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Mammoth host the Senators after overtime victory
Ottawa Senators (20-16-5, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Utah Mammoth (20-20-3, in the Central Division)…
Sourdif scores his first hat trick to lead Capitals over Ducks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justin Sourdif scored his first NHL hat trick and added two assists…
NHL roundup: Sourdif scores first hat trick to lead Capitals to 7-4 win over Ducks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justin Sourdif scored his first NHL hat trick and added two assists…
Cunningham helps Pistons beat Knicks 121-90
DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 13 assists as the Detroit Pistons…
‘Frostbite capital’: Efforts to reduce frostbite amputations underway in Edmonton
EDMONTON — Trevor Logan winces in pain as a nurse cleans the blistered middle finger…
Carney arrives in Paris for talks with Ukraine’s allies about security guarantees
PARIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Paris Monday ahead of a meeting with…
As Ontario civil servants return to office full time, union calls order ‘ridiculous’
TORONTO — Ontario government employees are expected to return to the office five days per…
Freeland steps down as Canada’s Ukraine envoy, will resign as MP soon
OTTAWA — Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland said Monday she is stepping down as the prime…
Experts say Canada should co-ordinate Western Hemisphere response to Maduro’s ouster
OTTAWA — Foreign policy experts say Ottawa should reach out to nations threatened by the…
Sean Durzi scores in OT to give Mammoth 3-2 win over Rangers
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Durzi scored 1:06 into overtime and the Utah Mammoth beat…
Red Wings pounce on Senators early, hold on for 5-3 win
OTTAWA — James van Riemsdyk had a goal and an assist to lead the Detroit…