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Maple Leafs hoping knee injury to Zach Hyman not 'too serious' following collision

VANCOUVER — The sight of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman lying on the ice in pain has his teammates worried about his status. Hyman left Sunday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks with a knee injury in the second period and did not return.

Apr 18, 2021 10:03 PM Read more >

Horvat dominant as Canucks earn 3-2 OT win over Leafs in return from COVID outbreak

VANCOUVER — For Travis Green and his Vancouver Canucks, the win they gritted out on Sunday meant more than two points in the standings. The Canucks suffered the NHL's worst COVID-19 outbreak when the P.

Apr 18, 2021 9:42 PM Read more >

Perez's 2-run shot gives Royals 2-0 win over Blue Jays

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Salvador Perez tapped his bat twice on the plate to make sure it wasn't cracked, then sent the next pitch he saw from Toronto reliever T.J.

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Toronto Raptors give Freddie Gillespie another 10-day contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will keep forward Freddie Gillespie around longer. Toronto signed Gillespie to a second 10-day contract Sunday. The six-foot-nine, 245-pound player from Saint Paul, Minn., averaged 5.8 points, 4.

Apr 18, 2021 10:32 AM Read more >

As Ontario COVID numbers grow, families head south to join Toronto FC contingent

One day after scoring against Mexico's Club Leon, veteran Toronto FC fullback Justin Morrow was still smiling. But he was looking forward not back. Morrow's family was en route to Orlando, Fla.

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After child dies, US regulator warns about Peloton treadmill

NEW YORK — Safety regulators warned people with kids and pets Saturday to immediately stop using a treadmill made by Peloton after one child died and others were injured. The U.S.

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Scoreboard for Saturday April 17, 2021

Saturday's Games NHL N.Y. Rangers 6 New Jersey 3 Washington 6 Philadelphia 3 Pittsburgh 3 Buffalo 2 Ottawa 4 Montreal 0 Arizona 3 St.

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Surging Brandon Wheat Kings knock off Moose Jaw Warriors in WHL action

REGINA — Ben McCartney had a goal and two assists as the Brandon Wheat Kings beat the Moose Jaw Warriors 4-1 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday. Ridly Greig, Jake Chiasson and Lynden McCallum also scored for the Wheat Kings (14-3-2-0).

Apr 18, 2021 12:02 AM Read more >

Brad Gushue, Tracy Fleury, Kerri Einarson keep rolling in Champions Cup curling

CALGARY — Manitoba's Tracy Fleury and Kerri Einarson capped unbeaten preliminary rounds Saturday to secure semifinal berths in the Humpty's Champions Cup Grand Slam curling event, while fellow Canadian Brad Gushue did the same on the men's side.

Apr 17, 2021 10:47 PM Read more >

Naylor hits into triple play, makes key E, Reds edge Indians

Canadian Josh Naylor lined into a triple play in the eighth inning, then let a routine grounder roll through his legs at first base with two outs in the ninth that led to Cincinnati's tying run as the Reds beat the Cleveland Indians 3-2 in the 10th S

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