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Fledgling Northern Super League adds four to front office ahead of April kickoff

The Northern Super League has fleshed out its front office with four appointments. Jose Maria Celestino da Costa was named vice-president and head of soccer operations while Marianne Brooks was appoin...

Sep 17, 2024

Former Canadiens, Senators defenceman Chris Wideman retires after six NHL seasons

MONTREAL - Former Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators defenceman Chris Wideman announced he's retiring after six NHL seasons on Tuesday. Wideman spent his last three seasons under contract with the...

Sep 17, 2024

Canadian Hockey League boosts border rivalry by launching series vs. USA Hockey's development team

The Canadian Hockey League is looking to capitalize on the sport's cross-border rivalry by having its top draft-eligible prospects face USA Hockey's National Development team in an annual two-game ser...

Sep 17, 2024

Cousins caps winning drive with TD pass to London as Falcons rally past Eagles 22-21

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Kirk Cousins led a flawless last-minute drive for Atlanta and connected with Drake London for a 7-yard touchdown with 34 seconds left to give the Falcons a 22-21 victory over the P...

Sep 16, 2024

Cousins caps winning drive with TD pass to London as Falcons rally past Eagles 22-21

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Kirk Cousins led a flawless last-minute drive for Atlanta and connected with Drake London for a seven-yard touchdown with 34 seconds left to give the Falcons a 22-21 victory over t...

Sep 16, 2024

Red Wings sign Raymond to 8-year, $64.6 million contract

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Lucas Raymond to an eight-year, $64.6 million contract Monday, completing a deal with one of their best young players less than 72 hours before trai...

Sep 16, 2024

World Junior Girls Golf Championship coming to Toronto-area golf course

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Golf Canada has set an impressive stretch goal of having 30 professional golfers at the highest levels of the sport by 2032. The World Junior Girls Golf Championship is a huge part...

Sep 16, 2024

Kirton, Heyliger put on a show as Canada beats Nepal in cricket one-day international

KING CITY, Ont. - Captain Nicholas Kirton scored 73 runs not out and Dilon Heyliger took five wickets as Canada celebrated its first one-day international on home soil in 11 years with a commanding 10...

Sep 16, 2024

Respected soccer historian Colin Jose documented the beautiful game for decades

Canada Soccer Hall of Famer Colin Jose, a soccer historian who spent decades documenting the beautiful game, has died at the age of 88. He died Saturday in London, Ont., 39 years to the day after Cana...

Sep 16, 2024

Jays claim catcher Heineman off waivers from Red Sox, designate Serven for assignment

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays claimed Tyler Heineman off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Monday and designated fellow catcher Brian Serven for assignment. Heineman, who had two short stints with ...

Sep 16, 2024