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Wolves forward Quinton Byfield ready for big year ahead of 2020 NHL draft

CALGARY — Quinton Byfield is a bow-tie man. The Sudbury Wolves forward collects them. "Probably own 20 and funky ones too," he said. Byfield might push the sartorial envelope at the 2020 NHL draft in Montreal.

Jul 31, 2019 9:38 AM Read more >

Canada's Romak finds fun and success in Korean Baseball Organization

Jamie Romak received countless text messages from friends across the world when video surfaced of the Canadian player dressed as a 1950's army general at the Korean Baseball Organization's all-star game this month.

Jul 31, 2019 5:05 AM Read more >

Tuesday's Games

Tuesday's Games MLB American League Houston 2 Cleveland 0 Tampa Bay 6 Boston 5 Seattle 8 Texas 5 Toronto 9 Kansas City 2 L.A. Angels 6 Detroit 1 National League Philadelphia 4 San Francisco 2 Atlanta 11 Washington 8 Pittsburgh 11 Cincinnati 4 St.

Jul 30, 2019 11:45 PM Read more >

Guerrero belts slam to cap Blue Jays' 9-2 rout of Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Blue Jays skipper Charlie Montoya has been waiting all season for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to get hot.

Jul 30, 2019 10:37 PM Read more >

New NHL arena coming for Calgary Flames, city council approves deal

Calgary is going to build a new arena for its NHL team despite financial challenges facing the city.

Jul 30, 2019 7:27 PM Read more >

Family Affair: McClintock-Rini wins silver and stepdaughter Rini takes bronze

MALA, Peru — Whitney McClintock-Rini was about three minutes in to a post-event interview when the emotion of the day really sunk in.

Jul 30, 2019 7:04 PM Read more >

US coach Jill Ellis stepping down after 2 World Cup titles

With two Women's World Cup titles in hand, U.S. national team coach Jill Ellis says it's time to move on.

Jul 30, 2019 6:15 PM Read more >

Blue Jays closer Giles gets cortisone shot for inflammation

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Blue Jays closer Ken Giles, who has been the subject of trade speculation, got a cortisone shot in his right elbow Tuesday to treat what the club called mild inflammation.

Jul 30, 2019 5:28 PM Read more >

Minnesota Wild fire GM Paul Fenton after 1 season

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Less than 15 months after hiring Paul Fenton as general manager, Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold changed his mind.

Jul 30, 2019 5:15 PM Read more >

David Phelps acquired by Cubs in deal with Blue Jays

ST. LOUIS — The Cubs added bullpen depth by acquiring right-hander David Phelps from Toronto for minor league righty Thomas Hatch.

Jul 30, 2019 5:01 PM Read more >