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Frontenacs centre Wright top North American skater in final NHL draft rankings

Frontenacs centre Wright top North American skater in final NHL draft rankings

NEW YORK — Shane Wright took top spot among North American skaters as the NHL's Central Scouting Bureau released its final rankings for the league's 2022 entry draft Thursday.
Grizzlies Brooks suspended one game for flagrant on Payton

Grizzlies Brooks suspended one game for flagrant on Payton

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies star Dillon Brooks has been suspended for one game without pay by the NBA for making “unnecessary and excessive contact” that resulted in a fractured elbow for Golden State's Gary Payton II in Game 2 of the the
Canadian fighters Rory MacDonald, Julia Budd set to kick off 2021 PFL campaigns

Canadian fighters Rory MacDonald, Julia Budd set to kick off 2021 PFL campaigns

Canadians Julia (The Jewel) Budd and Rory (Red King) MacDonald, both former Bellator champions, kick off their Professional Fighters League season Friday, the first step hopefully toward a world title and US$1-million payday.
Calgary turns to intimidating Flames winger Milan Lucic for traffic safety

Calgary turns to intimidating Flames winger Milan Lucic for traffic safety

CALGARY — Milan Lucic is fine with his broad shoulders employed as a public safety message.
Canadian men's rugby team to host Belgium, French Barbarians this summer

Canadian men's rugby team to host Belgium, French Barbarians this summer

TORONTO — The Canadian men's rugby team will host Belgium and the French Barbarians this summer. The 21st-ranked Canadians will play No.
'He's no fun to go up against': Oilers' Yamamoto a popular linemate, pesky opponent

'He's no fun to go up against': Oilers' Yamamoto a popular linemate, pesky opponent

EDMONTON — He's far from the biggest player in the Oilers' lineup, but Kailer Yamamoto is making his presence felt in Edmonton's first-round series against the L.A. Kings.
Auger-Aliassime through to Madrid quarterfinals with victory over Sinner

Auger-Aliassime through to Madrid quarterfinals with victory over Sinner

MADRID — Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime is through to the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open tennis tournament following a lopsided 6-1, 6-2 win over Italy's Jannik Sinner on Thursday.
Toronto's Pan Am Sports Centre to host FINA Swimming World Cup in October

Toronto's Pan Am Sports Centre to host FINA Swimming World Cup in October

Toronto will host the FINA Swimming World Cup for the first time in more than 20 years. The Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre will welcome the world's top swimmer in the second of the three-stop short-course swimming series Oct. 28-30.
Tampa Bay Lightning once again bounce back from a post-season loss

Tampa Bay Lightning once again bounce back from a post-season loss

TORONTO — The Tampa Bay Lightning harnessed their inner anger on Wednesday night, a skill that has helped them win back-to-back Stanley Cups.
Five Things To Know about the NHL playoffs

Five Things To Know about the NHL playoffs

TORONTO — The third day of NHL playoff action featured a bloodied goaltender, another goalie redeeming himself with a shutout, and another penalty-filled tilt.