National Sports

Holiday scores 37, Bucks beat Raptors 130-122

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 37 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 130-122 on Tuesday night.

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OHL roundup: Cowan paces Knights in rout over Rangers

KITCHENER, Ont. — Easton Cowan scored two goals, Ryan Winterton had a goal and two assists and the visiting London Knights crushed the Kitchener Rangers 7-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Tuesday night.

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US appeals court to weigh NCAA case over pay for athletes

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The NCAA will ask a federal appeals court next month to block a lawsuit that seeks to have athletes treated as employees who are paid for their time, the latest high-profile challenge to amateurism in college sports.

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Blue Jays reliever Julian Merryweather picked up by Cubs off waivers

TORONTO — Right-handed pitcher Julian Merryweather is no longer with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 31-year-old reliever was claimed off outright waivers by the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday evening.

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Canadian QB Rourke looking to carve out NFL career with Jacksonville Jaguars

SURREY, B.C. — Playing in the NFL has long been Nathan Rourke's dream. Days after inking a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, though, the Canadian quarterback is still processing the monumental move. "I'm still here in B.C.

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Medals for North American Indigenous Games showcase Mi'kmaq culture

MILLBROOK, N.S. — Medals to be awarded at this summer's North American Indigenous Games in Nova Scotia will showcase Mi’kmaq art, including a traditional eight-pointed star.

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Oilers forward Evander Kane set to return from LTIR against Kraken

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers activated forward Evander Kane off long-term injured reserve ahead of their Tuesday night game against the visiting Seattle Kraken. Kane had been sidelined since sustaining a lacerated wrist in a Nov.

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Edmonton Elks sign defensive back Harry, receiver Vandervoort to contract extensions

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks signed defensive back Jamie Harry and receiver Danny Vandervoort to one-year contract extensions Tuesday. Both players are Canadians. Harry appeared in nine games for Edmonton last season after being released by the B.C.

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Former CFL/NFL head coach Trestman believes Rourke in good place with Jaguars

Marc Trestman believes Nathan Rourke is in very good hands. Rourke, the CFL's top Canadian last season, signed a three-year deal Sunday with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jan 17, 2023 12:32 PM Read more >

Canadian defender/midfielder Kwame Awuah signs with D.C. United affiliate club

LEESBURG, Va. — Canadian Kwame Awuah has signed with Loudoun United FC, the USL Championship affiliate of D.C. United. The 27-year-old from Toronto, originally drafted 16th overall by New York City FC in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.

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