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Zacha scores twice, Bruins down Leafs 4-1 in potential playoff preview

TORONTO - Pavel Zacha had two goals to snap a long drought as the Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Monday night. Jake DeBrusk, with a goal and an assist, and Morgan Geekie also sc...

Mar 4, 2024

Canadian Olympic committees call on federal government for $104M to 'avoid crisis'

OTTAWA - With the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympic Games set for this summer, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee are requesting an additional $104-million in funding fr...

Mar 4, 2024

Raptors sign centre Kelly Olynyk to multi-year contract extension

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed centre Kelly Olynyk to a multi-year contract extension, the NBA club announced Monday. Details of the extension were not announced, but ESPN reported it was a...

Mar 4, 2024

Toronto Raptors surprise girls basketball tournament at MLSE Launchpad

TORONTO - Schools from across the Greater Toronto Area had sent their girls' basketball teams to MLSE Launchpad for a mini-tournament and then some fun exercises and drills. And a special surprise vis...

Mar 4, 2024

New Jersey Devils fire coach Lindy Ruff, name Travis Green interim replacement

The New Jersey Devils fired coach Lindy Ruff on Monday and named assistant Travis Green as the interim replacement. General manager Tom Fitzgerald made the surprising move with less than 30 games left...

Mar 4, 2024

Veteran quarterback Fajardo anxious to help Alouettes defend Grey Cup title

He's a two-time Grey Cup champion, but Cody Fajardo enters the 2024 season once again with something to prove. The veteran quarterback led an upstart Montreal Alouettes franchise to a stunning Grey Cu...

Mar 4, 2024

Guerrero, Bichette each drive in two runs as Jays beat Phillies

DUNEDIN, Fla. - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and had an RBI single as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 in spring training action Monday. Bo Bichette had a two-run single for t...

Mar 4, 2024

2015 AL MVP Josh Donaldson says he's retiring from baseball

Josh Donaldson says he's retiring after a 13-year career in which he was voted the 2015 AL MVP and was selected to three All-Star Games. The 38-year-old announced his plans Monday during an appearance...

Mar 4, 2024

Longtime Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov is expected to join AHL Hershey after clearing waivers

WASHINGTON - Longtime Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov is expected to report to the Hershey Bears after clearing waivers, the American Hockey League-leading team said Monday. The Bears conf...

Mar 4, 2024

Nashville Predators sign Tommy Novak to a 3-year extension worth $10.5 million

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Nashville Predators don't appear likely to be sellers at the NHL trade deadline, and they took an important step toward at least standing pat in their playoff pursuit by ex...

Mar 4, 2024