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Nuggets' point guard Jamal Murray agrees to richest Canadian NBA deal
TORONTO - Jamal Murray's breakout NBA season has paid off. The 22-year-old from Kitchener, Ont., agreed to a five-year, US$170 million contract extension with the Denver Nuggets, the richest deal for ...
Jul 01, 2019
Ottawa Senators sign veteran defenceman Ron Hainsey to one-year contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators added a veteran voice to their young blue line in free agency Monday, signing defenceman Ron Hainsey to a one-year contract worth US$3.5 million. Hainsey, 38, had fiv...
Jul 01, 2019
Naomi Osaka eliminated in 1st round at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England - After winning two straight Grand Slam titles, Naomi Osaka has now failed to reach the second week at the last two majors. Osaka, who was ranked No. 1 in the world until last week,...
Jul 01, 2019
Calgary Flames sign goaltender Cam Talbot to one-year contract
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed goaltender Cam Talbot to a one-year contract. Talbot, 31, was an unrestricted free agent. His contract is worth US$2.75 million. He joins 26-year-old David Rit...
Jul 01, 2019
Jets sign Nathan Beaulieu, but lose Tyler Myers and Brandon Tanev in free agency
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets shored up their blue-line depth Monday, signing defenceman Nathan Beaulieu to a one-year contract worth US$1 million. The 26-year-old was acquired in a trade with the Buff...
Jul 01, 2019
Essence Fest marks 25 years of celebrating black culture
NEW ORLEANS - The Essence Festival, which draws thousands to New Orleans during the fourth of July week, is celebrating 25 years of bringing African American women of all ages together for thought-pro...
Jul 01, 2019
Ex-Cowboys player Brent arrested on assault, other charges
DALLAS - Former Dallas Cowboys player Josh Brent is being held on charges that include assaulting a public servant after authorities say officers found him intoxicated outside a Dallas-area fast food ...
Jul 01, 2019
Canucks ink defenceman Tyler Myers to five-year deal worth US$30 million
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have made their first move in free agency, confirming the long-rumoured signing of defenceman Tyler Myers. The 29-year-old has agreed to a five-year contract worth an...
Jul 01, 2019
Maple Leafs sign veteran centre and Toronto native Jason Spezza to one-year deal
TORONTO - Jason Spezza is coming home. The veteran centre signed a one-year contract worth US$700,000 with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday as NHL free agency opened. Spezza, 36, has recorded 332 goa...
Jul 01, 2019
Marnie McBean named Canada's chef de mission for 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics
OTTAWA - Marnie McBean is ready to inject some confidence into Canada's Olympic team. McBean was named Canada's chef de mission for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games on Monday as part of the Canad...
Jul 01, 2019