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Matthew Tkachuk with hat trick, Flames beat Golden Knights to snap losing streak
CALGARY - After recording his first-career NHL hat trick Matthew Tkachuk deflected most of the credit to his linemates. "They were awesome," Tkachuk said in regards to playing alongside Mikael Backlun...
Mar 11, 2019
Former CFL head coach Marc Trestman comes full circle with XFL post
Marc Trestman has come full circle. Last week, the former CFL head coach was named the head coach/GM of the XFL's Tampa Bay franchise. For Trestman, it's a return to the state where he began his ...
Mar 11, 2019
Panthers' Huberdeau, Stars' Bishop, Ducks' Terry named NHL stars of the week
NEW YORK - Florida Panthers left-wing Jonathan Huberdeau, Dallas Stars goaltender Ben Bishop and Anaheim Ducks right-wing Troy Terry are the NHL's three stars of the week. Huberdeau led the ...
Mar 11, 2019
CFL, CFLPA meet in first collective bargaining session in Toronto
TORONTO - For Jeff Keeping and the CFL Players' Association, it was a good opening day. The players and CFL held their first collective bargaining session Monday. The two sides are scheduled to meet a...
Mar 11, 2019
Quinn Hughes an important part of Canucks bright, young future: Benning
Vancouver general manager Jim Benning expects recently signed defenceman Quinn Hughes to be a big part of the Canucks future. For now, though, he just wants the 19-year-old to get a tas...
Mar 11, 2019
MMA fighter Conor McGregor arrested in South Florida
MIAMI - Mixed martial artist and boxer Conor McGregor has been arrested in South Florida for stealing the cellphone of someone who was trying to take his photo, authorities said. According to a Miami ...
Mar 11, 2019
Flyers inch closer to East playoff spot with win over Ottawa
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Flyers have transformed from the worst team in the NHL to not-so-bad in the East. Their recent run toward respectability could net them the playoff berth that seemed in...
Mar 11, 2019
Canada's Milos Raonic rallies to knock off American qualifier Marcos Giron
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. - Canada's Milos Raonic is heading to the round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open after a come-from-behind victory on Monday. The No. 14 seed downed American qualifier Marcos Gir...
Mar 11, 2019
First-place Lightning spank Maple Leafs 6-2 as Toronto learns hard lesson
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs looked at Monday's matchup against the NHL's top team as a measuring stick. What they got was major wake-up call. Tyler Johnson and Cedric Paquette had two goals...
Mar 11, 2019
Sexton, Cavs beat Raptors 126-101; 2 ejected for fight
CLEVELAND - Even with Kawhi Leonard back in the lineup, the best fight Toronto put up in Cleveland was when Serge Ibaka threw a punch at Marquese Chriss. Ibaka and Chriss were ejected for fighting dur...
Mar 11, 2019