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Red Sox honour 2004 championship team, Tim Wakefield's family ahead of home opener

BOSTON (AP) - When the Red Sox swept the St. Louis Cardinals to capture the World Series title in 2004 to end their 86-year title drought, Johnny Damon was one of the first to grab the trophy. He imme...

Apr 9, 2024

McIlroy brimming with confidence as he sets out to complete career Grand Slam

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Rory McIlroy made that familiar turn off Washington Road and onto Magnolia Lane a year ago, the one that seems to suck in those fortunate enough to make it back in time, and felt a...

Apr 9, 2024

John Calipari departs Kentucky after 15 years, saying the program 'needs to hear another voice'

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - John Calipari is stepping down as Kentucky's men's basketball coach after 15 years, saying Tuesday on social media that the "program probably needs to hear another voice" amid re...

Apr 9, 2024

Jones beaten 9-2 by Wrana in wild opening draw of Players' Championship

TORONTO - Jennifer Jones's final tournament as part of a four-player team got off to a rocky start with a six-end 9-2 loss to Sweden's Isabella Wrana on Tuesday at the Grand Slam of Curling's season-e...

Apr 9, 2024

Veteran cornerback Peters anxious to join Hamilton Tiger-Cats

HAMILTON - He's still adjusting to life with a different team, but Jamal Peters is comfortable with his new colours. The veteran cornerback will suit up with Hamilton in 2024 following three seasons w...

Apr 9, 2024

Oilers superstar McDavid out day-to-day, could miss game against visiting Vegas

Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid is out day-to-day and could miss the Oilers' game Wednesday against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights. McDavid did not practice Tuesday, and coach Kris Knoblauch said...

Apr 9, 2024

Mexican brothers look forward to CPL adventure as owners of York United FC

TORONTO - Ricardo Pasquel survived a Canadian winter. Now the fun really begins The Mexico City native and his two brothers, Eduardo and Miguel, are looking forward to their first season as owners of ...

Apr 9, 2024

Women's world junior hockey championship on the distant horizon

UTICA - A women's world junior hockey championship will happen, but is at least five years away, says the International Ice Hockey Federation. Canada and the United States want that timeline shortened...

Apr 9, 2024

Group including John Morris buys Grand Slam of Curling from Sportsnet

TORONTO - A group that includes two-time Olympic gold medal curler John Morris and former NFL player Jared Allen has purchased the Grand Slam of Curling tour from Sportsnet. The Curling Group, a sport...

Apr 9, 2024

Hockey Canada hires Jaime Boldt as governance adviser

CALGARY - Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that it has hired Jaime Boldt as its first governance adviser. Katherine Henderson, president and chief executive officer of Hockey Canada, said in a release ...

Apr 9, 2024