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Jays GM feels 'really good' about team in place and opportunity to make it better
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins had barely settled into his seat for a media availability at a downtown restaurant when a Shohei Ohtani question was volleyed his way. The two-way superst...
Nov 28, 2023
Toronto Arrows players left with more questions than answers after MLR team folds
TORONTO - Captain Lucas Rumball, like his Toronto Arrows teammates, has more questions than answers in the wake of news that the Major League Rugby franchise has closed shop. MLR said Monday that the ...
Nov 28, 2023
Canada women to open play in Houston in inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup in 2024
The inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup will be held next year in Houston, Los Angeles, San Diego and Carson, Calif., CONCACAF announced Tuesday, Games will be played at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles and Digni...
Nov 28, 2023
After athletes voice concerns, Grand Slam of Curling organizers change course
The Grand Slam of Curling has changed course after some of the sport's top players shared concerns about recent format changes on the five-event circuit. Tiebreaker games - a key issue for the curlers...
Nov 28, 2023
Blue Bombers hand two-year extension to general manager Kyle Walters
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed general manager Kyle Walters to a two-year contract extension. Assistant GM and director of U.S. scouting Danny McManus and senior assistant GM and dir...
Nov 28, 2023
Blackhawks say Corey Perry engaged in unacceptable conduct and move to terminate his contract
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks said veteran winger Corey Perry engaged in unacceptable conduct and took a step Tuesday toward terminating his contract. The Blackhawks in a statement said an int...
Nov 28, 2023
Senators' MacEwen fined by NHL for unsportsmanlike conduct against Panthers
NEW YORK - The NHL has fined Senators forward Zack MacEwen for unsportsmanlike conduct for his role an incident during Ottawa's 5-0 loss to Florida. The league fined MacEwen US$2,018.23, the maximum a...
Nov 28, 2023
Mexican boxer did not report concussion before deadly Montreal fight: coroner
MONTREAL - A Quebecer coroner says Mexican boxer Jeanette Guadeloupe Zacarias Zapata did not declare a likely prior concussion before an August 2021 match in Montreal that led to her death. Coroner Ja...
Nov 28, 2023
Toronto to host New York in PWHL's first regular-season game on New Year's day
TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey League's season openers are set. Toronto will host New York in an afternoon game at the Mattamy Athletic Centre on Jan. 1 to open the regular season. Montreal...
Nov 28, 2023
Patrick Kane is signing with the Detroit Red Wings, an AP source says
Patrick Kane is signing with the Detroit Red Wings, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because Kane has not yet si...
Nov 28, 2023