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Quebec minister to order probe after complaint about QMJHL English-only playoff garb

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will ask the province's language watchdog to investigate after the leader of the Parti Québécois complained about a lack of French on a QMJHL team's playoff garb.

Mar 28, 2024 2:39 PM Read more >

Veteran Harris has no doubts that he'll be ready for the start of Riders camp

Trevor Harris will be full-go when the Saskatchewan Roughriders open training camp in May. The veteran quarterback missed most of last season — his first in Regina — with a significant knee injury.

Mar 28, 2024 1:29 PM Read more >

Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues

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Mar 28, 2024 11:45 AM Read more >

B.C.'s James Paxton gets a spot on the Dodgers' active roster. He also gets a $2 million bonus

LOS ANGELES — James Paxton is getting a $2 million bonus for being on the Los Angeles Dodgers' active roster for their home opener Thursday, raising his guaranteed pay to $9 million with the chance to earn another $4 million based on starts.

Mar 28, 2024 11:13 AM Read more >

Closer Romano one of four Blue Jays placed on injured list ahead of season opener

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Blue Jays placed closer Jordan Romano on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow inflammation, one of four Toronto players to start the 2024 regular season on the IL.

Mar 28, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >

Canadian rower looking forward to third outing for Oxford in historic Boat Race

Having rowed in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race twice already, Canadian Julia Lindsay knows what to expect Saturday in the 78th edition of the women's race. The gruelling 6.

Mar 28, 2024 9:01 AM Read more >

Michael Porter Jr. says his brother would never risk his love for hoops by associating with gambling

DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said Wednesday night that he’s sure his younger brother would never do anything to jeopardize his budding NBA playing career.

Mar 28, 2024 5:42 AM Read more >

Allen on trade to Devils from Habs: 'Sometimes you've got to be a little bit selfish'

Jake Allen loved being a member of the Montreal Canadiens. The hockey-mad market, the crackling Bell Centre on a Saturday night, the Original Six franchise's iconic logo. The 33-year-old goaltender is also realistic.

Mar 28, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

Shane Pinto scores, has three assists for Senators in 6-2 win over Sabres

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Shane Pinto had a goal and three assists, and the Ottawa Senators enjoyed a five-goal first-period surge in cruising to a 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.

Mar 27, 2024 8:14 PM Read more >

Knicks cruise past Raptors 145-101 in most lopsided home loss in Toronto's history

TORONTO — Rookie forward Gradey Dick is proving he can score in the NBA, but he'd be happier if his Toronto Raptors could get a win.

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