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Blue Jays, Astros swap right-handed pitching prospects Robertson and Batista

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have traded minor league right-handed pitcher Nick Robertson to the Houston Astros for right-handed pitching prospect Edinson Batista. Robertson hasn't pitched a big le...

Apr 01, 2025

Canada's Lauren Kim returns to Augusta playing elite golf for Texas Longhorns

Lauren Kim's first time playing in the Augusta National Women's Amateur was a singular experience. Not just because it's one of the most historic golf courses in North America, but because she played ...

Apr 01, 2025

Eichel, Tavares, Binnington named NHL's three stars for March; Hutson top rookie

NEW YORK - Vegas Golden Knights centre Jack Eichel, Toronto Maple Leafs centre John Tavares and St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington have been named the NHL's three stars of the month. The lea...

Apr 01, 2025

Sirens star Sarah Fillier playing her 'best hockey' in first pro season

MONTREAL - Sarah Fillier has long stood out as one of the best players in hockey. The list of accolades includes an Olympic gold medal and three world championship crowns. Despite all that internation...

Apr 01, 2025

NFL postpones a decision on the tush push but passes other rule changes

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - The future of the tush push has been pushed until next month. NFL team owners had been set to vote Tuesday on Green Bay's proposal to ban the play that's helped the Philadelphi...

Apr 01, 2025

Canada's Jacobs posts 8-6 win over Sweden's Edin at world men's curling championship

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - Canada's Brad Jacobs defeated Sweden's Niklas Edin 8-6 in the morning draw at the BKT World Men's Curling Championship. Jacobs and his team of Marc Kennedy, Brett Gallant and Ben He...

Apr 01, 2025

Expert says AI's presence in sports betting is double-edged sword

Artificial intelligence has become an important part of business operations globally, including the sports betting industry. Bettors have more information at their fingertips to make more informed dec...

Apr 01, 2025

Rogers playing long game as gatekeeper with NHL rights deal, professor says

TORONTO - Rogers' new reported deal with the National Hockey League to retain television rights allowed it to maintain its hold on the Canadian market for another 12 years beginning in 2026. Brock Uni...

Apr 01, 2025

NHL roundup: Devils getting hot, beat Wild 3-2 in shootout

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt scored in the shootout, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Monday night for their third win in four games. Luke Hughes and Nico H...

Mar 31, 2025

Sharangovich scores shootout winner as Flames rally to beat Avalanche 3-2

DENVER (AP) - Yegor Sharangovich scored the only goal in the shootout and the Calgary Flames rallied from two goals down to beat Colorado 3-2 on Monday night, snapping a seven-game skid against the Av...

Mar 31, 2025