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Sports betting ads: Industry weighs how much is too much?

Sports betting ads: Industry weighs how much is too much?

SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — If you've turned on a television in the last three years, chances are you've been inundated with advertisements for sports betting, and not only during game broadcasts.
Canadian Olympic medallist Valois-Fortier retires from competitive judo

Canadian Olympic medallist Valois-Fortier retires from competitive judo

MONTREAL — Canadian judoka Antoine Valois-Fortier announced his retirement Thursday, ending a career that included an Olympic bronze medal and three World Championship podium finishes.
Canadian midfielder Tajon Buchanan named to Major League Soccer's Best XI

Canadian midfielder Tajon Buchanan named to Major League Soccer's Best XI

Canadian midfielder Tajon Buchanan is leaving Major League Soccer as an All-Star. The 22-year-old from Brampton, Ont.
Canadiens forward Gallagher, defenceman Niku enter NHL's COVID protocol

Canadiens forward Gallagher, defenceman Niku enter NHL's COVID protocol

Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher and defenceman Sami Niku have entered the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol. The Canadiens said Thursday both players are being monitored closely by team doctors.
Amihere, Pellington among Canadian women to keep an eye on this NCAA season

Amihere, Pellington among Canadian women to keep an eye on this NCAA season

Nearly four months after Canada's women's basketball team was bounced from the Tokyo Olympics in the opening round, Laeticia Amihere can look back at the positives of playing on the biggest stage of her career.
Canada's Marie-Michele Gagnon hitting her stride in women's downhill

Canada's Marie-Michele Gagnon hitting her stride in women's downhill

Marie-Michele Gagnon was the lone Canadian alpine skier to stand on a World Cup podium last winter.
Eriksen uses Danish training field as part of rehabilitation

Eriksen uses Danish training field as part of rehabilitation

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Christian Eriksen has resumed training in Denmark as part of his rehabilitation after suffering a cardiac arrest at the European Championship.
Matthews scores three, Leafs thump Avalanche 8-3 for 15th victory in 17 games

Matthews scores three, Leafs thump Avalanche 8-3 for 15th victory in 17 games

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs knew there were plenty of built-in excuses.
Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman lead Oilers past Penguins 5-2

Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman lead Oilers past Penguins 5-2

EDMONTON — Down four defencemen and outshot and outplayed for the bulk of the game, the Edmonton Oilers were still able to earn a big win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

WHL Roundup: Isaac Poulter perfect as Broncos blank Wheat Kings 3-0

SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Isaac Poulter stopped all 47 shots he faced as the Swift Current Broncos shut out the Brandon Wheat Kings 3-0 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action.