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Lightning left wing Cole Koepke wearing neck guard following the death of Adam Johnson

Lightning left wing Cole Koepke wearing neck guard following the death of Adam Johnson

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Cole Koepke was en route to a minor league game with Syracuse of the AHL when he heard from a friend that Adam Johnson had been cut by a skate blade during a game in Britain.
Oscar Pistorius will have another chance at parole on Friday after nearly a decade in prison

Oscar Pistorius will have another chance at parole on Friday after nearly a decade in prison

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Oscar Pistorius will have a second chance at parole at a hearing on Friday after he was wrongly ruled ineligible for early release from prison in March.
Defending Champions: Canada to meet Finland in Davis Cup Final 8 opener

Defending Champions: Canada to meet Finland in Davis Cup Final 8 opener

MÁLAGA, Spain — The Canadian tennis teams are on top of the world as reigning champions of both the Davis Cup and the Billie Jean King Cup. Now it's time for a fresh challenge: a successful title defence.
Veteran linebacker Sankey backs up his words in leading Alouettes to Grey Cup win

Veteran linebacker Sankey backs up his words in leading Alouettes to Grey Cup win

HAMILTON — After enduring a loss in his Montreal debut, linebacker Darnell Sankey vowed the Alouettes wouldn't lose again in the 2023 CFL season. Sankey was a man of his word Sunday.
Maple Leafs beat Wild 4-3 in OT and extend winning streak to 4 games in Global Series finale

Maple Leafs beat Wild 4-3 in OT and extend winning streak to 4 games in Global Series finale

William Nylander scored at 3:09 of overtime, and the Toronto Maple Leafs extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday in the final game of the NHL’s Global Series in Sweden.
Canadian Lwal Uguak turns heads with explosive hits in Alouettes' 28-24 Grey Cup win

Canadian Lwal Uguak turns heads with explosive hits in Alouettes' 28-24 Grey Cup win

HAMILTON — Blue Bombers running back Brady Oliveira had found the gap and was about to break out for a lengthy run, the kind that gave him the most rushing yards in the CFL this season, when defensive end Lwal Uguak slid off his blocker and drove the
Fajardo throws three touchdowns as Alouettes upset Blue Bombers 28-24 to win Grey Cup

Fajardo throws three touchdowns as Alouettes upset Blue Bombers 28-24 to win Grey Cup

HAMILTON — With the game on the line, Cody Fajardo and Tyson Philpot delivered the Montreal Alouettes a most unlikely Grey Cup title.
Blue Bombers left stunned by Alouettes' comeback win in 110th Grey Cup

Blue Bombers left stunned by Alouettes' comeback win in 110th Grey Cup

HAMILTON — Surrounded by a circle of reporters in the wake of Sunday's gut-wrenching Grey Cup loss, Brady Oliveira tried to share how he felt. The words wouldn't come out.
Alouettes' Fajardo wins Grey Cup MVP, Philpot named outstanding Canadian

Alouettes' Fajardo wins Grey Cup MVP, Philpot named outstanding Canadian

HAMILTON — Cody Fajardo was named the Grey Cup's most valuable player after leading the Montreal Alouettes to a 28-24 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday.
Hayward, Clement strike gold, Canada wins six medals on Day 2 at Parapan Am Games

Hayward, Clement strike gold, Canada wins six medals on Day 2 at Parapan Am Games

SANTIAGO, Chile — Alexandre Hayward and Nathan Clement each won gold medals as Canada's athletes starred on the opening day of para cycling competition Sunday at the 2023 Santiago Parapan Am Games.