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Jets remove 'C' from Wheeler, will play next season without a captain
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have removed the "C" from Blake Wheeler's jersey and will play the next NHL season without a captain. Jets head coach Rick Bowness, who took over behind the bench in the o...
Sep 16, 2022
Toronto FC visits Orlando, knowing its playoff hopes could end in the Florida heat
The door will likely slam this weekend on Toronto FC's faint post-season hopes. But the rebuilding continues at TFC. Thirteenth-place Toronto (9-15-7, 34 points) visits fifth-place Orlando City (12-12...
Sep 16, 2022
Many high-level athletes struggle with 'unravelling of identity' in retirement
Kaetlyn Osmond has been like a boat adrift at sea. Four years after retiring from competition, the world figure skating champion says she's just now starting to find her feet as a former athlete. "Def...
Sep 16, 2022
Wynn's goal is always to be disruptive and get to the opposing quarterback
HAMILTON - The defensive formations and schemes in pro football are detailed and complicated but the ultimate goal for Dylan Wynn has never wavered. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive tackle's main pri...
Sep 16, 2022
Crews fighting fire at downtown landmark The Royal
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Firefighters are at the scene of a blaze at a historic Medicine Hat establishment on Friday morning.Police are asking people to avoid the 100 block of South Railway Street, the site...
Sep 16, 2022
Quebec election: Leaders return to campaign trail after first televised debate
MONTREAL - Quebec's major party leaders are back on the campaign trail today after last night's leaders' debate. All five leaders are scheduled to attend a summit in Montreal this morning organized by...
Sep 16, 2022
Fowler begins with new caddie, coach and early 67 in Napa
NAPA, Calif. (AP) - Rickie Fowler began his 15th professional season Thursday. From clubs to coach to caddie, just about everything is new for the five-time PGA Tour winner. Fowler, whose last victory...
Sep 15, 2022
MLB celebrates Roberto Clemente Day, ceremony at Citi Field
NEW YORK (AP) - For the big leaguers who saw him play, Roberto Clemente was a breathtaking talent and unmistakable force on the field who made a powerful impact on young ballplayers. His selfless huma...
Sep 15, 2022
Former PM Mulroney, former Gov. Gen. Clarkson to eulogize queen at Ottawa memorial
OTTAWA - Former prime minister Brian Mulroney and former governor general Adrienne Clarkson are to eulogize Queen Elizabeth at a memorial service Monday in Ottawa. Canadian artists Rufus Wainwright an...
Sep 15, 2022
Canadian NHL stars weight in on a summer of Hockey Canada scandals: 'It's sad'
HENDERSON, Nev. - Connor McDavid has answered the call to wear Canada's red Maple Leaf throughout his career. The same goes for Nathan MacKinnon. And like the rest of the country, the two stars watche...
Sep 15, 2022