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York United looks to former Atlas FC coach Benjamin Mora to lead the team to success

TORONTO - York United FC unveiled Benjamin Mora as its new head coach Tuesday, hoping his experience in the Mexican top flight and success in Malaysia will help lead the Toronto-based Canadian Premier...

Jun 4, 2024

Argos head coach Dinwiddie fine with team's underdog status entering 2024 season

TORONTO - They've finished atop the East Division standings three straight years and are coming off a 16-win season, but head coach Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts will be flying under the ra...

Jun 4, 2024

All-star defensive back Marcus Sayles signs with Saskatchewan Roughriders

REGINA - All-star defensive back Marcus Sayles has signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The American spent the last three seasons (2021-23) as a core piece in the B.C. Lions' defensive backfield,...

Jun 4, 2024

Dallas Stars' Joe Pavelski says he's done after 1,533 games and 18 NHL seasons

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Joe Pavelski says he has played his last game after 1,533 games over 18 NHL seasons without ever getting to raise the Stanley Cup. Pavelski, who just wrapped up his fifth season w...

Jun 4, 2024

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, pleads guilty in sports betting case

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud on Tuesday and admitted to stealing nearly $17 million from the Japanese...

Jun 4, 2024

Scott Milanovich embarks upon first season as Ticats head coach

HAMILTON - Scott Milanovich is back on a CFL sideline. The 51-year-old American enters his first full season as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach. He takes over from Orlondo Steinauer, who's now focu...

Jun 4, 2024

Defending-champion Alouettes eager to prove last season wasn't a one-hit wonder

MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes will need to find a new source of inspiration this season. Pegged to finish near the bottom of the CFL standings last year, the Alouettes galvanized around their unde...

Jun 4, 2024

Redblacks look for 10th-season turnaround after four dismal campaigns

OTTAWA - After four years of disappointment, the Ottawa Redblacks are looking to turn things around in their 10th season. Ottawa has compiled a dismal 14-54 record over the last four years, but with n...

Jun 4, 2024

Senators add Baumgartner, Yeo to Green's staff; Alfredsson among returning coaches

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators are adding Nolan Baumgartner and Mike Yeo as assistant coaches on Travis Green's staff, while franchise legend Daniel Alfredsson returns to the team's bench. The Senators ...

Jun 4, 2024

Fernandez, Routliffe lose to Kostyuk, Ruse in third round of French Open

PARIS - Canada's Leylah Fernandez and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand have been eliminated from women's doubles competition at the French Open. The ninth seeds lost their third-round match 6-1, ...

Jun 4, 2024