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McDavid fired up for challenge as MacKinnon and Avalanche roll into Edmonton

McDavid fired up for challenge as MacKinnon and Avalanche roll into Edmonton

EDMONTON — For Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, there’s a little something extra riding on Saturday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. Nathan MacKinnon, the NHL scoring leader, is going to be in Edmonton.
Hiura blasts grand slam to lead Detroit Tigers to 9-6 win over Toronto Blue Jays

Hiura blasts grand slam to lead Detroit Tigers to 9-6 win over Toronto Blue Jays

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Keston Hiura blasted a grand slam to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 9-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in spring training action Friday.
Bobby Wagner didn't consider retiring. But something outside football drew him to Washington

Bobby Wagner didn't consider retiring. But something outside football drew him to Washington

Bobby Wagner did not consider retiring from football on the verge of his 34th birthday. It was the pull of playing for Dan Quinn and Ken Norton Jr. that drew him to leave the Seattle Seahawks and sign with the Washington Commanders .
Ottawa Senators acquire forward Rees from Carolina Hurricanes for draft pick

Ottawa Senators acquire forward Rees from Carolina Hurricanes for draft pick

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators acquired forward Jamieson Rees from the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday for a 2024 sixth-round draft pick. Rees, 23, has four assists in 37 AHL games this season with Springfield and Charlotte.
U Sports hockey: Simon Lafrance powers UQTR to quarter-final win over Moncton

U Sports hockey: Simon Lafrance powers UQTR to quarter-final win over Moncton

TORONTO — Simon Lafrance was a one-man show Friday for the Universite du Quebec at Trois-Rivières Patriots.
NHL and NHLPA reach a settlement on Blackhawks terminating Corey Perry's contract, AP sources say

NHL and NHLPA reach a settlement on Blackhawks terminating Corey Perry's contract, AP sources say

The NHL and NHL Players' Association have reached an undisclosed settlement to resolve Corey Perry's situation with the Chicago Blackhawks when they terminated his contract , two people with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Thur
Canada's Morales Williams riding with confidence as NCAA indoor 400m champion

Canada's Morales Williams riding with confidence as NCAA indoor 400m champion

The switch flipped for Christopher Morales Williams in the time of the 2023 outdoor season. Last spring, the runner from Vaughan, Ont.
'Lighthearted' Vancouver Whitecaps confident ahead of FC Dallas matchup

'Lighthearted' Vancouver Whitecaps confident ahead of FC Dallas matchup

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps will be without some major baggage as they hit the road this season. Last year, away games quickly took on a weight for the team, said head coach Vanni Sartini.
College swimmers, volleyball players sue NCAA over transgender policies

College swimmers, volleyball players sue NCAA over transgender policies

ATLANTA (AP) — Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines was among more than a dozen college athletes who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA on Thursday, accusing it of violating their Title IX rights by allowing transgender woman Lia Thomas to compete at t
CFL officials will get to see Bonhomme perform at national combine

CFL officials will get to see Bonhomme perform at national combine

TORONTO — CFL officials will have the chance to get up close and personal with DK Bonhomme. The South Alabama linebacker has been added to the league's national combine, which will be held next week in Winnipeg.
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