National Sports

Correction to March 27 story on NCAA basketball team hiring Canadian coach Dave Smart

In a March 27 story on Canadian basketball coach Dave Smart being hired by the Pacific Tigers of NCAA Division 1, The Canadian Press incorrectly spelled Pacific director of athletics Adam Tschuor's last name as "Tschor.

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University of the Pacific hires ex-Carleton basketball coach Dave Smart as head coach

STOCKTON, Calif. — Dave Smart, a 10-time U Sports coach of the year, is getting a head coaching gig in the United States.

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Sting coach Letang, assistant suspended by OHL for abuse of officials

TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League has suspended Sarnia Sting head coach Alan Letang three games and assistant coach Micheal Haley two games for conduct demeaning to game officials. The Sting have also been fined $2,500.

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Quebec minister to order probe after complaint about QMJHL English-only playoff garb

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will ask the province's language watchdog to investigate after the leader of the Parti Québécois complained about a lack of French on a QMJHL team's playoff garb.

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Veteran Harris has no doubts that he'll be ready for the start of Riders camp

Trevor Harris will be full-go when the Saskatchewan Roughriders open training camp in May. The veteran quarterback missed most of last season — his first in Regina — with a significant knee injury.

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Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues

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B.C.'s James Paxton gets a spot on the Dodgers' active roster. He also gets a $2 million bonus

LOS ANGELES — James Paxton is getting a $2 million bonus for being on the Los Angeles Dodgers' active roster for their home opener Thursday, raising his guaranteed pay to $9 million with the chance to earn another $4 million based on starts.

Mar 28, 2024 12:13 PM Read more >

Closer Romano one of four Blue Jays placed on injured list ahead of season opener

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Blue Jays placed closer Jordan Romano on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow inflammation, one of four Toronto players to start the 2024 regular season on the IL.

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Canadian rower looking forward to third outing for Oxford in historic Boat Race

Having rowed in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race twice already, Canadian Julia Lindsay knows what to expect Saturday in the 78th edition of the women's race. The gruelling 6.

Mar 28, 2024 10:01 AM Read more >

Michael Porter Jr. says his brother would never risk his love for hoops by associating with gambling

DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said Wednesday night that he’s sure his younger brother would never do anything to jeopardize his budding NBA playing career.

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