National Sports

Shane Lowry shows good form is more valuable than a bad track record at Bay Hill

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Shane Lowry knew he was playing good golf because he gave himself a chance to win last week. He also knew his record at Bay Hill was as bad as any course he has played.

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Poulin leads veteran Canadian squad at 2024 women's world hockey championships

CALGARY — Star captain Marie-Philip Poulin will lead a veteran Canadian team at the 2024 women's world hockey championship. Poulin was one of 23 players named to Canada's roster Thursday by Hockey Canada for the tournament April 3-14 in Utica, N.Y.

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Maple Leafs acquire defenceman Joel Edmundson from Capitals for two draft picks

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenceman Joel Edmundson from the Washington Capitals for a pair of draft picks Thursday.

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Simona Halep will return to action at the Miami Open after appealing her doping suspension

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Simona Halep will return to tennis at the Miami Open this month after winning her appeal of a doping suspension and having the penalty reduced from four years to nine months.

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NHL players talk about the trade experience ahead of Friday's deadline: 'A whirlwind'

Kevin Shattenkirk knew a deal was coming. Unable to come to terms with the St.

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Tarasenko already feeling right at home with Florida, since it is home

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Vladimir Tarasenko was born and raised in Russia, and has spent his NHL career playing in St. Louis, New York and Ottawa. Now he's home — in Florida.

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Harsh Thaker scores second straight century as Canadian cricketers win again

DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates — Harsh Thaker hit his second straight century to help Canada defeat Scotland by five wickets Thursday and remain unbeaten after four matches in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play.

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Cornerback Marchant opting for low-key approach to CFL invitational combine

When Dawson Marchant steps onto the turf at the University of Waterloo on Friday, it'll be just another workout.

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Panthers sign Forsling to 8-year extension, Gadjovich to a 2-year extension

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Gustav Forsling came to the Florida Panthers four years ago simply looking for a chance. He earned a whole lot more.

Mar 7, 2024 1:27 PM Read more >

WNBA to hold pre-season game in Edmonton on May 5 amid reports of Toronto expansion

The WNBA is coming back to Canada, just maybe not in the way people had expected.

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