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Flames pick Samuel Honzek 16th overall at NHL draft

Flames pick Samuel Honzek 16th overall at NHL draft

NASHVILLE — The Calgary Flames selected Samuel Honzek with the No. 16 pick in the 2023 NHL draft Wednesday. Honzek, a six-foot-three, 195-pound forward, had 56 points (23, 33) in 43 games with the Western Hockey League’s Vancouver Giants last season.
Toronto Blue Jays look to make strides after inconsistent first half

Toronto Blue Jays look to make strides after inconsistent first half

TORONTO — At the baseball season's midway point, the Toronto Blue Jays find themselves hovering near the playoff cutline after a rather underwhelming first half.
Fernandez eliminated at Bad Homburg Open with loss to Blinkova

Fernandez eliminated at Bad Homburg Open with loss to Blinkova

BAD HOMBURG, Germany — Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., was eliminated from the Bad Homburg Open tennis tournament Wednesday with a 7-5, 6-2 second-round loss to Russia's Anna Blinkova.
Canada's Zhao advances to third round of Wimbledon qualifying with win over Rus

Canada's Zhao advances to third round of Wimbledon qualifying with win over Rus

LONDON — Carol Zhao of Richmond Hill, Ont., moved one step closer to qualifying for the first Grand Slam main draw of her career with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 second-round win over Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands in Wimbledon qualifying on Wednesday.
Canada's Myles Creighton ready for next step at Latinoamerica Tour finale

Canada's Myles Creighton ready for next step at Latinoamerica Tour finale

Myles Creighton is poised to take the next step of his career. The product of Digby, N.S., is headed into the Bupa Tour Championship on Thursday atop the Totalplay Cup rankings, the points list for the Latinoamerica Tour.
Argos sporting CFL-best ground game early in 2023 regular season

Argos sporting CFL-best ground game early in 2023 regular season

As the defending Grey Cup champion the Toronto Argonauts' start to the 2023 season isn't surprising. But how they've done it certainly is. Toronto (2-0) hosts the B.C. Lions (3-0) at BMO Field on Monday night.
Maple Leafs re-sign forwards David Kampf, Pontus Holmberg to multi-year deals

Maple Leafs re-sign forwards David Kampf, Pontus Holmberg to multi-year deals

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forwards David Kampf and Pontus Holmberg to multi-year extensions. Kampf signed a four-year, US$9.6-million deal, while Holmberg signed for $1.6 million over two seasons.
CFL issues maximum fine against Chris Edwards of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats

CFL issues maximum fine against Chris Edwards of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats

TORONTO — The CFL issued a maximum fine against Hamilton defensive back Chris Edwards on Wednesday for his actions following the Tiger-Cats' 38-12 loss to the Montreal Alouettes last week.
Canada's Penny Oleksiak hopes to return before 2024 Paris Olympics

Canada's Penny Oleksiak hopes to return before 2024 Paris Olympics

TORONTO — Penny Oleksiak still hopes to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The seven-time Olympic medallist withdrew from the world swimming championships on June 1 due to injury.
Devils re-sign forward Timo Meier to 8-year, $70M contract

Devils re-sign forward Timo Meier to 8-year, $70M contract

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils secured another piece from last year's team, re-signing forward Timo Meier to an eight-year, $70.4 million contract through the 2030-31 NHL season.