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Liberty surge past the Tempo as Jonquel Jones powers New York’s third straight win
NEW YORK (AP) - Jonquel Jones had 22 points and 17 rebounds to help the New York Liberty beat the Toronto Tempo 97-82 on Wednesday night. Breanna Stewart added 19 points, including 17 in the second ha...
The Canadian Press Jun 03, 2026

Blazers sign 2011-born forwards Montgomery, Green
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers have signed two 2011-born players who comprised their 2026 draft class to WHL Scholarship and Development agreements.Micah Montgomery was the eighth player picked in ro...
Pattison Media Jun 03, 2026 Micah Montgomery (L) and Mazen Green have signed with the Kamloops Blazers. (Image Credit: Kamloops Blazers)

Blue Jays acquire RHP Simeon Woods Richardson from Twins for cash considerations
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash considerations. Woods Richardson is 0-7 in 12 appearances (10 s...
The Canadian Press Jun 03, 2026

Walter Cup champion Victoire protect Poulin, Stacey and Desbiens in expansion
TORONTO - Teams submitted their three protected players Wednesday for the Professional Women's Hockey League expansion. Four new teams will join the PWHL next season in Hamilton, Las Vegas, Detroit an...
The Canadian Press Jun 03, 2026

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred worries cap proposal could lead to repeat of 1994-95 strike
NEW YORK (AP) - Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred worries the owners' salary cap proposal could lead to a work stoppage like the one that caused the cancellation of the 1994 World Series and says the ...
The Canadian Press Jun 03, 2026

The Golden Knights are rolling, eager to stretch streak to 8 straight in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The Vegas Golden Knights were up one, down to a frantic 5.6 seconds left to secure Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes won a faceoff in...
The Canadian Press Jun 03, 2026

FIFA's World Cup stadium code bans vuvuzelas, says body paint isn't clothing
VANCOUVER - Fans attending FIFA World Cup matches will have to leave their vuvuzelas at home. Vuvuzelas gained worldwide attention during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where the plastic horns be...
The Canadian Press Jun 03, 2026

Lions quarterback taking aim at Grey Cup win in 2026, not making CFL awards history
Nathan Rourke has the opportunity to accomplish something this season that's never been done in CFL history. No Canadian has captured the CFL's outstanding player award in consecutive years. Russ Jack...
The Canadian Press Jun 03, 2026

Lightning's Jon Cooper wins the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning has won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's coach of the year. The Lightning announced the honor Wednesday. Cooper finished ahead of Buffalo's Li...
The Canadian Press Jun 03, 2026

Canadian striker Oluwaseyi grateful for journey that's led to FIFA World Cup
CHARLOTTE - Even in tough moments, Tani Oluwaseyi remains thankful. So thankful that the 26-year-old Canadian striker keeps a gratitude list on his phone to remind him of all the people who've helped ...
The Canadian Press Jun 03, 2026

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