National Sports

Mitch Marner powers Matthews-less Maple Leafs over Red Wings

TORONTO — Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday night. John Tavares added two goals of his own, including one into an empty net, for Toronto (8-5-2).

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Paul Waring shoots 61 in Abu Dhabi to set 36-hole record on European tour with 19-under par

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Paul Waring hit the shot of his life to complete a career-low 11-under 61 in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday and establish a five-stroke lead heading into the weekend of the European tou

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Longtime rivals to meet in West final as Blue Bombers host Roughriders

WINNIPEG — Trevor Harris has a suggestion for CFL fans – buckle up for Saturday’s West Division final. Saskatchewan's veteran quarterback believes the Roughriders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are equally hungry and motivated for a victory.

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Alberta's Balderston claims last semifinal berth at Canadian mixed curling playdowns

SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. — Alberta's Kurt Balderston defeated Newfoundland and Labrador's Trent Skanes 6-4 on Friday and qualified for the semifinals at the Canadian mixed curling championship.

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Kings' Tanner Jeannot suspended 3 games for illegal check to the head of Canucks' Brock Boeser

NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot has been suspended three games for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver’s Brock Boeser.

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Cavalry FC seeks to interrupt Forge FC dynasty in Canadian Premier League

CALGARY — Can Cavalry FC finally "slay the dragon" that is Forge FC for the Canadian Premier League championship? Hamilton-based Forge is a title machine having won the CPL crown four of the five years of the league's existence.

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Canadian Premier League wants to expand by two teams in 2026

CALGARY — The Canadian Premier League intends to expand by two teams in 2026. The league is in discussions with groups in Edmonton, Laval, Que., Kelowna, B.C., Kitchener, Waterloo and Windsor, Ont.

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Shea Weber still dreams of playing as he prepares to enter HHOF: 'Miss it a lot'

TORONTO — Shea Weber's passion still burns bright. Instead of lacing up his skates and trying to help his team make a playoff push, the former defenceman and captain of the Montreal Canadiens has been polishing a speech.

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Canadian Premier League on the move, in part due to funds from FIFA Forward program

As the Canadian Premier League wraps up its sixth season on Saturday in Calgary, it can thank the world governing body of soccer for help getting there.

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Raptors rookie Ja'Kobe Walter out again after re-spraining shoulder

TORONTO — Toronto Raptors rookie Ja’Kobe Walter has re-sprained his right acromioclavicular joint. The injury occurred in the third quarter of Toronto’s 122-107 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.

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