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Canadian Abel strikes gold twice in final day of Diving World Series in Montreal
MONTREAL - Jennifer Abel added to her trophy case at the FINA Diving World Series on Sunday. The 28-year-old, who had already won a gold medal with Melissa Citrini-Beaulieu in the women's three-metre ...
Mar 03, 2020
Q&A: What's next for the Tokyo Olympics as virus spreads?
TOKYO - The spreading virus from China has been reported in more than 60 countries and puts the Tokyo Olympics at risk. The Olympics are to open on July 24 - less than five months away. The Paralympic...
Mar 03, 2020
Wild's Fiala, Predators' Ellis, Avs' Francouz named NHL three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Minnesota Wild left wing Kevin Fiala, Nashville Predators defenceman Ryan Ellis and Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz have been named the NHL's three stars of the week. Fial...
Mar 03, 2020
Chipper Jones joins ESPN lineup as game analyst
BRISTOL, Conn. - Hall of Fame third baseman Chipper Jones has joined the ESPN lineup. The former Atlanta Braves star will work as a major league analyst, primarily on weeknight and holiday games. He'l...
Mar 03, 2020
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Matt Shoemaker looks good in return
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Toronto right-hander Matt Shoemaker enjoyed a strong return from a long-term knee injury, leading the Blue Jays to a 4-0 pre-season win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Mo...
Mar 03, 2020
Canadian alpine skier Dustin Cook to race one more time before retirement
CALGARY - Canadian alpine skier Dustin Cook says he's retiring at the end of this season. After 12 years on the national team, the 31-year-old from Ottawa intends to make Sunday's super giant slalom i...
Mar 03, 2020
Canadian world championships survive new coronavirus cancellations so far
Upcoming world championships in Canadian cities have so far avoided cancellation, but the new coronavirus continues to lay waste to other sporting events around the world and impact Can...
Mar 03, 2020
NHL sticking with emergency backup goalie rule despite wild scene in Toronto
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Dale Tallon had a sinking feeling. With his team chasing Toronto for the Atlantic Division's final playoff spot, the Florida Panthers' general manager - like most fans and ...
Mar 03, 2020
Kohlenberg "living the big dream" with Team Nunavut at the Tim Hortons Brier
KINGSTON, Ont. - New to the territory, longtime curler Dale Kohlenberg walked into the Iqaluit Curling Club last fall and said he'd like to join a league and play on a competitive curling te...
Mar 03, 2020
Draisaitl has 4 goals, 5 points as Oilers beat Predators 8-3
NASHVILLE - Teams don't score five goals in one period very often. Leon Draisaitl found a way to make the night even more memorable. The NHL's scoring leader had the first four-goal game of his career...
Mar 03, 2020