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Matthew Knies scores twice, adds assist to push Leafs past Lightning

Matthew Knies scores twice, adds assist to push Leafs past Lightning

TORONTO — Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs held on late to down the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Monday. Auston Matthews, with a goal and an assist, and William Nylander also scored for Toronto (30-16-2).
Coco Gauff loses to Paula Badosa in the Australian Open quarterfinals

Coco Gauff loses to Paula Badosa in the Australian Open quarterfinals

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Coco Gauff's forehand and serve abandoned her in the worst way and at the worst time at the Australian Open on Tuesday, and the No. 3-seeded American was eliminated in the quarterfinals by No.
CFLPA 'strongly protests' suspension of veteran DB Loucheiz Purifoy

CFLPA 'strongly protests' suspension of veteran DB Loucheiz Purifoy

TORONTO — The CFL Players' Association says it "strongly protests" the CFL's suspension of defensive back Loucheiz Purifoy for violating its drug policy.
Coco Gauff loses to Paula Badosa in the Australian Open quarterfinals

Coco Gauff loses to Paula Badosa in the Australian Open quarterfinals

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Coco Gauff's forehand and serve abandoned her in the worst way and at the worst time at the Australian Open on Tuesday, and the No. 3-seeded American was eliminated in the quarterfinals by No.
Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to women's doubles semifinals at Australian Open

Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to women's doubles semifinals at Australian Open

MELBOURNE — Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe of New Zealand didn't waste much time punching their tickets to the Australian Open semifinals on Monday.
Saskatchewan Roughriders hire Andrew Harris as running backs coach

Saskatchewan Roughriders hire Andrew Harris as running backs coach

REGINA — Andrew Harris is a rookie once again. The Saskatchewan Roughriders hired the league's all-time leading Canadian rusher as their running backs coach Monday.
Oilers' McDavid, Canucks' Myers each suspended three games by NHL

Oilers' McDavid, Canucks' Myers each suspended three games by NHL

NEW YORK — The NHL has suspended Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid for three games for his cross-check to the head of Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland.
Tom McVie's hockey career took him from the Johnstown Jets to the Boston Bruins

Tom McVie's hockey career took him from the Johnstown Jets to the Boston Bruins

Tom McVie, who coached the New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets, has died. He was 89. McVie, also a longtime member of the Boston Bruins organization, died Sunday at his home in Vancouver, Wash.
Vancouver Canucks willing to consider trades if the fit is right: GM

Vancouver Canucks willing to consider trades if the fit is right: GM

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin says he's open to making a trade — as long as the deal makes sense for the team. His remarks come as reports continue to swirl about the future of star Canucks centre J.T. Miller.
Slugger Santander agrees to five-year, US$92.5-million deal with Blue Jays

Slugger Santander agrees to five-year, US$92.5-million deal with Blue Jays

TORONTO — After missing out on many of their top free-agent targets in recent weeks, the Toronto Blue Jays have finally made a splash by landing slugger Anthony Santander. The two sides have agreed to a five-year, US$92.