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Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to women's doubles semifinals at Australian Open

MELBOURNE - Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe of New Zealand didn't waste much time punching their tickets to the Australian Open semifinals on Monday. The second-seeded women's doubles t...

Jan 20, 2025

Oilers' McDavid, Canucks' Myers each suspended three games by NHL

NEW YORK - The NHL has suspended Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid for three games for his cross-check to the head of Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland. McDavid was given a match penalty l...

Jan 20, 2025

Tom McVie's hockey career took him from the Johnstown Jets to the Boston Bruins

Tom McVie, who coached the New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets, has died. He was 89. McVie, also a longtime member of the Boston Bruins organization, died Sunday at his home in Va...

Jan 20, 2025

CFLPA 'strongly protests' league's suspension of veteran DB Loucheiz Purifoy

TORONTO - The CFL Players' Association says it "strongly protests" the CFL's suspension of defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy for violating its drug policy. Hours before the CFL announced it was suspendi...

Jan 20, 2025

Vancouver Canucks willing to consider trades if the fit is right: GM

VANCOUVER - Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin says he's open to making a trade - as long as the deal makes sense for the team. His remarks come as reports continue to swirl about the fut...

Jan 20, 2025

York United FC acquires Canadian midfielder Steffen Yeates from Pacific FC

York United FC has acquired Steffen Yeates from Pacific FC, signing the 25-year-old Canadian midfielder to a two-year contract with a club option for another year. Yeates joined Pacific in December 20...

Jan 20, 2025

Goalkeeper Luka Gavran signs contract extension with Toronto FC with option for 2028

Toronto FC goalkeeper Luka Gavran has signed a contract extension through 2027 with an option for the 2028 season. The MLS club announced in late October that it was exercising the 2025 contract optio...

Jan 20, 2025

Thompson, Forsberg, Pastrnak named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK - Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson, Nashville Predators left-wing Filip Forsberg and Boston Bruins right-wing David Pastrnak have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Th...

Jan 20, 2025

Stylish wing DTH van der Merwe leads Rugby Canada Hall of Fame Class of 2024

DTH van der Merwe, Canada's all-time leading try-scorer, can add Rugby Canada Hall of Famer to his resume. The stylish wing scored 38 tries in 61 appearances for Canada, played in four World Cups and ...

Jan 20, 2025

Team source: Blue Jays agree to terms on deal with slugger Anthony Santander

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays are adding a big-name free-agent slugger to their lineup. A team source tells The Canadian Press the club has agreed to terms with Anthony Santander on a contract and a...

Jan 20, 2025