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Paralympics organizers bar Russians and Belarusians from opening and closing ceremonies in Paris

BONN, Germany (AP) - Russian and Belarusian athletes were barred Wednesday from marching in this year's Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris, even if they are approved to compete as neutrals. The Int...

Mar 6, 2024

Spanish prosecutors accuse Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti of alleged tax fraud

MADRID (AP) - Spanish state prosecutors have accused Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti of alleged tax fraud, claiming he used shell companies to hide parts of his income during his first stint at the ...

Mar 6, 2024

Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl undergoes finger surgery

Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl has underdone surgery to repair a torn finger ligament in his left hand. The Raptors announced the injury update Tuesday night after Toronto's 139-98 loss to the Ne...

Mar 5, 2024

Nick Suzuki's OT winner leads Canadiens to a 4-3 win over Predators

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nick Suzuki scored at 17 seconds of overtime to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. Brendan Gallagher, David Savard and ...

Mar 5, 2024

Burakovsky scores late winner, Seattle Kraken edge Winnipeg Jets 4-3

WINNIPEG - Andre Burakovsky scored on the power play with 2:39 remaining in the third period to lift the Seattle Kraken to a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Jets forward Mason Appleton ...

Mar 5, 2024

Leon Draisaitl scores twice as the Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 in overtime

BOSTON (AP) - Leon Draisaitl scored 2:18 into overtime for his second goal of the game, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their fifth consecutive victory. Draisai...

Mar 5, 2024

Zion Williamson powers New Orleans Pelicans to 139-98 rout of Toronto Raptors

TORONTO - Zion Williamson had 16 points, nine assists and eight rebounds to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 139-98 rout of the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Trey Murphy III came off the New Orleans (...

Mar 5, 2024

In its stiffest test yet at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, Canada renews rivalry with U.S.

After facing opponents ranked 50th or worse at the CONCACAF W Gold Cup, Olympic champion Canada renews its rivalry with the second-ranked U.S. on Wednesday in San Diego in the tournament semifinal. "Y...

Mar 5, 2024

Golden Knights acquire Anthony Mantha in a trade with the Capitals

The Vegas Golden Knights acquired Anthony Mantha from the Washington Capitals in a trade finalized Tuesday. The defending Stanley Cup champions sent a 2024 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder ...

Mar 5, 2024

'Something's got to give:' Canadian Olympic, sports groups call out funding shortfall

The Canadian men's basketball team qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games led by a clutch of homegrown NBA stars. But that success could be short-lived, with the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committe...

Mar 5, 2024