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Liverpool says its former captain Alan Hansen is seriously ill in hospital

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool says its former captain Alan Hansen is seriously ill in hospital.

Jun 9, 2024 10:57 AM Read more >

Bobrovsky shines, Panthers blank Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup final

SUNRISE — Connor McDavid liked his team's performance. Zach Hyman felt the same. Sergei Bobrovsky was just that much better.

Jun 8, 2024 10:46 PM Read more >

Canada wheelchair rugby squad rolled in close games at Canada Cup

Canada's wheelchair rugby team is getting tired of being on the wrong end of exciting, down-to-the-wire games at the Canada Cup.

Jun 8, 2024 10:12 PM Read more >

NHL announces salary cap boost to US$88M, 4 Nations Face-Off hosts and schedule

SUNRISE — NHL general managers will have more cash to play with next season.

Jun 8, 2024 9:19 PM Read more >

Sutherland sets 400M hurdles record, but forced to settle for second in final

EUGENE — Canada's Savannah Sutherland set a personal best and new Canadian record, but had to settle for second place on Saturday in the women's 400-metre hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

Jun 8, 2024 8:22 PM Read more >

Jenny Shin takes 1-shot lead into final round of ShopRite LPGA Classic, seeking 1st win since 2016

GALLOWAY, N.J. (AP) — Jenny Shin shot a 2-under 69 on Saturday and will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic as she seeks her first victory since 2016.

Jun 8, 2024 7:16 PM Read more >

Canadian men dig deep to beat U.S. 3-1 in Volleyball Nations League

OTTAWA — Canada's national men's volleyball team dug deep to beat the United States 3-1 in Volleyball Nations League action on Saturday.

Jun 8, 2024 7:03 PM Read more >

Ricciardo claps back at Villeneuve's criticism: 'He's hit his head too many times'

MONTREAL — Daniel Ricciardo let Jacques Villeneuve hear it in more ways than one after the Canadian racing legend suggested he should no longer be in Formula One.

Jun 8, 2024 6:34 PM Read more >

Roughriders rally to clip Elks 29-21 in regular-season opener

EDMONTON — Corey Mace didn’t have to wait long to pick up his first win as a CFL head coach. Shawn Bane Jr.

Jun 8, 2024 6:30 PM Read more >

Gausman throws first shutout of 12-year career as Blue Jays beat A's 7-0

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Gausman pitched the first shutout of his 12-year career, a five-hitter, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics 7-0 on Saturday.

Jun 8, 2024 5:52 PM Read more >