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Canucks acquire Friedman, Glover from Penguins in exchange for Rathbone, Plasek

Canucks acquire Friedman, Glover from Penguins in exchange for Rathbone, Plasek

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have acquired defenceman Mark Friedman and forward Ty Glover from the Pittsburgh Penguins. In exchange, Vancouver has sent defenceman Jack Rathbone and forward Karel Plasek off to Pittsburgh.
Former CFL player Klassen offering scholarship for post-secondary students

Former CFL player Klassen offering scholarship for post-secondary students

Michael Klassen is giving back in a rather unique way. The former CFL player has launched an unconventional scholarship contest through his company, strEATS, a Calgary-based restaurant chain.
Lions' quarterback Adams earns third CFL honour roll top grade

Lions' quarterback Adams earns third CFL honour roll top grade

TORONTO — Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. has earned a spot on the CFL's weekly honour roll for his role in B.C.'s 33-30 road win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Adams was the top-graded quarterback (91.
Belgian police kill Tunisian man suspected of shooting 3 Swedish soccer fans, killing 2 of them

Belgian police kill Tunisian man suspected of shooting 3 Swedish soccer fans, killing 2 of them

BRUSSELS (AP) — Authorities in the Belgian capital shot and killed a Tunisian national on Tuesday hours after they say he gunned down three Swedish soccer fans, killing two of them, and posted a video online in which he claimed credit for the attack
Canadian Don Burgess's legacy on display at Rugby World Cup with kicking tee

Canadian Don Burgess's legacy on display at Rugby World Cup with kicking tee

A piece of plastic made headlines at the Rugby World Cup in France recently when Samoan fly halfLima Sopoaga took to social media for help finding his lost kicking tee.
Data now plays a role in changing Canadian sport culture

Data now plays a role in changing Canadian sport culture

Data science is holding a mirror up to Canadian sport.
Raptors file motion to dismiss Knicks' lawsuit or move to arbitration

Raptors file motion to dismiss Knicks' lawsuit or move to arbitration

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have asked for the New York Knicks lawsuit against them to be dismissed. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which owns the Raptors, filed the motion for dismissal in New York's Southern District on Monday.
Canada's Leylah Fernandez wins first-round match at Jiangxi Open

Canada's Leylah Fernandez wins first-round match at Jiangxi Open

JIANGXI, China — Canada's Leylah Fernandez continues her winning ways on the WTA Tour in Asia. Fernandez scored a 6-1, 6-3 win over wild-card Hanyu Guo of China in the first round of the Jiangxi Open on Tuesday. The 21-year-old from Laval, Que.

Blackhawks score 3 times in the 2nd period, roll to a 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs

TORONTO (AP) — Corey Perry, Tyler Johnson and MacKenzie Entwistle scored in the second period, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 on Monday night.
Harper, Schwarber, Castellanos power Phillies past Diamondbacks 5-3 in Game 1 of NLCS

Harper, Schwarber, Castellanos power Phillies past Diamondbacks 5-3 in Game 1 of NLCS

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper celebrated his 31st birthday with a bang — a 420-foot homer on the first pitch he saw in the NL Championship Series. That merited a special tribute.