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Matt Petgrave's former GM comes to player's defence following death of Adam Johnson

Matt Petgrave's former GM comes to player's defence following death of Adam Johnson

Cary Kaplan knows Matt Petgrave — the person and the player. The defenceman's parents used to come to his games when he was still chasing a dream with the Brampton Beast in the third-tier ECHL for parts of four seasons.
Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas unanimously approved by MLB owners

Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas unanimously approved by MLB owners

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas was unanimously approved Thursday by Major League Baseball team owners, cementing the sport’s first relocation since 2005.
Montreal Alouettes kick returner James Letcher Jr. turns heads after biding his time

Montreal Alouettes kick returner James Letcher Jr. turns heads after biding his time

HAMILTON — Having waited his turn this season, Alouettes kick returner James Letcher Jr. is making the most of his close-up.
Bombers running back Oliveira thankful for time he spent with veteran Andrew Harris

Bombers running back Oliveira thankful for time he spent with veteran Andrew Harris

HAMILTON — They were teammates for just one full season, but it was more than long enough for Andrew Harris to positively impact Brady Oliveira's CFL career.
Australia beats South Africa in thriller to set up Cricket World Cup final against India and Kohli

Australia beats South Africa in thriller to set up Cricket World Cup final against India and Kohli

KOLKATA, India (AP) — Australia will play Virat Kohli and India for the Cricket World Cup trophy after beating South Africa by three wickets in a semifinal thriller on Thursday.
Don't forget the extra onions when it comes to Cody Fajardo's pre-game meal

Don't forget the extra onions when it comes to Cody Fajardo's pre-game meal

HAMILTON — Montreal Alouettes quarterback Cody Fajardo's pre-game meal is a constant. "I am so simple. I get Subway," he said. "Every game day." Simple yet quite complicated, in reality.
Young Canadians suffer third straight loss, exit FIFA U-17 World Cu[p in Indonesia

Young Canadians suffer third straight loss, exit FIFA U-17 World Cu[p in Indonesia

SURABAYA, Indonesia — Canada exited the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Thursday, beaten 5-1 by Mali for its third straight loss. The defeat dropped the Canadian men's all-time record to 0-20-4 in eight trips to the tournament.
In The Rings: Italy's Retornaz a favourite entering Euros after breakout season

In The Rings: Italy's Retornaz a favourite entering Euros after breakout season

A breakout season has made Italy's Joel Retornaz the favourite entering the upcoming European Curling Championships in Scotland. Retornaz has guided his squad to back-to-back Grand Slam titles and the No.
Kane rallies Oilers from two goals down, completes hat trick in OT to beat Kraken

Kane rallies Oilers from two goals down, completes hat trick in OT to beat Kraken

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Evander Kane scored the tying goals in the third period and then completed his seventh career hat trick 2:57 into overtime, rallying the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night.
Quinn Hughes scores OT winner as Canucks claw out 4-3 win over Islanders

Quinn Hughes scores OT winner as Canucks claw out 4-3 win over Islanders

VANCOUVER — Twice the Canucks went behind by two goals, and twice Vancouver found a way back. That way back culminated with an overtime winner from captain Quinn Hughes to seal a 4-3 comeback win over the New York Islanders on Wednesday.