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Maple Leafs, Matthews looking for redemption in playoff rematch with Bruins
TORONTO - Leaning on his stick at the conclusion of practice, Auston Matthews did all the listening in a one-way, one-on-one exchange with Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock. "Do ...
Apr 09, 2019
Canucks searching for defencemen, top-six forward in busy off-season: GM
Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning has a busy summer ahead of him. Deals are needed for a number of pending free agents, trades could be necessary to add to the squad's depth and Vancouver ...
Apr 09, 2019
Whirlwind carries Canadian Corey Conners to Masters after Texas Open win
Corey Conners was battling through qualifiers last Monday, winning a 6-for-1 playoff just to make the Valero Texas Open. Less than a week later, the Canadian was on a charter jet with his wife Malory,...
Apr 09, 2019
Ontario to legalize tailgate parties; amendment to be introduced in budget
TORONTO - Sports fans in Ontario will soon be able to have a drink and tailgate before a game. Government House Leader Todd Smith said the Progressive Conservatives will provide more details on the pr...
Apr 09, 2019
Flames veterans Smith and Giordano preach gratitude ahead of playoffs
CALGARY - Take advantage of the opportunity. That was the message from veterans Mark Giordano and Mike Smith as the Calgary Flames began preparations on Monday to meet the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1...
Apr 09, 2019
Veteran defenceman Luke Schenn finds a home with Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - Between five different NHL clubs and stints in the American Hockey League, Luke Schenn has logged a lot of kilometres over the past few years. But this season, the 29-year-old found a new ...
Apr 09, 2019
Pele leaves French hospital to return to Brazil
SAO PAULO - Pele left a Paris hospital on Monday after being treated for a urinary infection. The 78-year-old Pele, who has been frequently hospitalized in the last few years for kidney and prostate p...
Apr 09, 2019
Comeback! Cavs get their title, 85-77 in OT over Texas Tech
MINNEAPOLIS - Now that, Virginia, is the way to close out a season. And quiet those critics, too. Led by De'Andre Hunter and his NBA-ready game, the Cavaliers turned themselves into national champions...
Apr 09, 2019
Merrifield's hitting streak at 29, but under the radar
April is just over a week old, and already Whit Merrifield is more than halfway to matching Joe DiMaggio's famous hitting streak. That's because Merrifield's run began toward the end of last season - ...
Apr 09, 2019
Comeback! Cavs get their title, 85-77 in OT over Texas Tech
MINNEAPOLIS - Now that, Virginia, is the way to close out a season. And quiet those critics, too. Led by De'Andre Hunter and his NBA-ready game, the Cavaliers turned themselves into national champions...
Apr 09, 2019
