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Alberta's Bottcher edges Saskatchewan's Dunstone 6-5 to reach Brier final

Alberta's Bottcher edges Saskatchewan's Dunstone 6-5 to reach Brier final

CALGARY — Alberta's Brendan Bottcher hit a game-winning angle raise for a 6-5 win over Saskatchewan's Matt Dunstone in Sunday's semifinal at the Canadian men's curling championship.
First-round pick Alek Manoah shines as Blue Jays lose to Yankees

First-round pick Alek Manoah shines as Blue Jays lose to Yankees

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Toronto prospect Alek Manoah pitched three innings of no-hit ball as the Blue Jays lost 5-1 to the New York Yankees in pre-season action on Sunday. The 2019 first-round pick struck out seven in the start.
Boxing great Marvelous Marvin Hagler dies at 66

Boxing great Marvelous Marvin Hagler dies at 66

Marvelous Marvin Hagler stopped Thomas Hearns in a fight that lasted less than eight minutes yet was so epic that it still lives in boxing lore.
Canada's Beatty races to 15th place in World Cup cross-country skiing season finale

Canada's Beatty races to 15th place in World Cup cross-country skiing season finale

ENGADIN, SWITZERLAND — Canada's Dahria Beatty raced to 15th place in a 30-kilometre cross-country ski marathon Saturday, in the World Cup season finale. The Whitehorse resident finished the unique point-to-point race from St.
Canada's Jessie Fleming helps Chelsea women retain Continental League Cup

Canada's Jessie Fleming helps Chelsea women retain Continental League Cup

WATFORD, England — Canadian international Jessie Fleming and Chelsea won the Continental League Cup on Sunday with a 6-0 romp over Bristol City. The 23-year-old midfielder from London, Ont.
Boxing great Marvelous Marvin Hagler dies at 66

Boxing great Marvelous Marvin Hagler dies at 66

Marvelous Marvin Hagler stopped Thomas Hearns in a fight that lasted less than eight minutes yet was so epic that it still lives in boxing lore.
Raptors Uprising GC completes 2021 esports roster, drafting Joshua (TsJosh) McKenna

Raptors Uprising GC completes 2021 esports roster, drafting Joshua (TsJosh) McKenna

TORONTO — Raptors Uprising GC completed its 2021 roster, reacquiring shooting guard Joshua (TsJosh) McKenna in the third round (57th overall) of Saturday night's NBA 2K League draft.
Charlotte's Nate Darling makes Nova Scotian basketball history against Raptors

Charlotte's Nate Darling makes Nova Scotian basketball history against Raptors

Nate Darling made Nova Scotian basketball history on Saturday night. The Bedford native became the first Nova Scotian to play in an NBA regular-season game in the Charlotte Hornets' 114-104 win over the shorthanded Toronto Raptors.
Demko solid yet again as Canucks edge Oilers 2-1, snapping Edmonton win streak

Demko solid yet again as Canucks edge Oilers 2-1, snapping Edmonton win streak

Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat admits that his goal Saturday night wasn't exactly a thing of beauty. "Probably one of (the ugliest I've scored) but I guess they don't ask how," he said.
Jets down Maple Leafs 5-2 to close gap on North Division leaders

Jets down Maple Leafs 5-2 to close gap on North Division leaders

TORONTO — Winnipeg head coach Paul Maurice joked following Saturday's morning skate his team should be well-versed in defending.