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'Vibrant' Maple Leafs hit the road with another chance to close out Lightning

'Vibrant' Maple Leafs hit the road with another chance to close out Lightning

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe and his players were set to head to the airport and board a plane they would have preferred see stay on the tarmac.
Canadian defensive back Isaiah Thomas verbally commits to University of Miami

Canadian defensive back Isaiah Thomas verbally commits to University of Miami

Isaiah Thomas's immediate future is secure and with months to spare. The six-foot-two, 205-pound Canadian safety at Clearwater Academy International has verbally committed to the University of Miami.
Oilers looking to match desperate Kings' sense of urgency to clinch series in Game 6

Oilers looking to match desperate Kings' sense of urgency to clinch series in Game 6

EDMONTON — The roles have been reversed. In last season's first-round playoff matchup, the Edmonton Oilers took a 2-1 series lead and the Los Angeles Kings stormed back to take Games 4 and 5.
Toronto FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson renews acquaintances with New York City FC

Toronto FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson renews acquaintances with New York City FC

Toronto FC's Sean Johnson welcomes the New York City FC team he used to captain to BMO Field on Saturday. The 33-year-old goalkeeper is no stranger to facing a former club.
Squamish fighter Jamey-Lyn Horth set for UFC debut on Fight Night card in Las Vegas

Squamish fighter Jamey-Lyn Horth set for UFC debut on Fight Night card in Las Vegas

Jamey-Lyn Horth told herself she would move away from martial arts if she didn’t make the UFC by the time she was 33. The unbeaten fighter from Squamish, B.C.
Canadian teams Anderson, Rajala to play for gold at world senior curling championship

Canadian teams Anderson, Rajala to play for gold at world senior curling championship

GANGNEUNG, Korea, Republic Of — Canada will play for gold in both the women's and men's finals at the world senior curling championships. Sherry Anderson's Saskatoon rink beat Switzerland's Monika Gafner 7-3 in the women's semifinal Friday.
CFL fines four teams for exceeding 2022 salary cap

CFL fines four teams for exceeding 2022 salary cap

TORONTO — The Grey Cup-champion Toronto Argonauts were among four teams that exceeded the CFL's salary cap last season, the league announced Friday. The others were the Montreal Alouettes, Ottawa Redblacks and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
‘No easy games’ as CF Montreal looks to carry momentum into Kansas City

‘No easy games’ as CF Montreal looks to carry momentum into Kansas City

MONTREAL — With two consecutive wins and cleans sheets under their belt, CF Montreal will be riding a wave of momentum and hoping to exact revenge against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday evening.
Canada falls to U.S. in semifinal at world mixed doubles curling championship

Canada falls to U.S. in semifinal at world mixed doubles curling championship

GANGNEUNG, Korea, Republic Of — Canada's Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing will play for the bronze medal after falling 6-2 to the United States in a semifinal match at the world mixed doubles curling championship on Friday. The U.S.
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Last year's Stanley Cup runner-up Tampa Bay Lightning extended their stay in the playoffs. Now the reigning champion Colorado Avalanche will have to do the same.