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Penguins re-sign Letang; Avalanche acquire goalie Georgiev

Penguins re-sign Letang; Avalanche acquire goalie Georgiev

MONTREAL (AP) — Moves are already happening around the NHL several hours before the draft begins, with the reigning Stanley Cup winners making a move to shore up their goaltending situation and a recent back-to-back champion ensuring a long-time defe
Canadian figure skater Veronik Mallet announces retirement

Canadian figure skater Veronik Mallet announces retirement

OTTAWA — Canadian figure skater Veronik Mallet announced her retirement from competitive skating on Thursday. The 28-year-old from Sept-Îles, Que., Que.
B.C. Lions sign offensive lineman Perkins to two-year extension

B.C. Lions sign offensive lineman Perkins to two-year extension

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Lions have signed American offensive lineman Kent Perkins to a two-year contract extension.
Olympic medallist Sanchez switches swimming allegiance from Canada to the Philippines

Olympic medallist Sanchez switches swimming allegiance from Canada to the Philippines

TORONTO — Swimmer Kayla Sanchez, a relay Olympic medallist for Canada, has switched countries to represent the Philippines. The 21-year-old swam the leadoff leg for Canada in a silver-medal effort last summer in Tokyo in the 4 x 100 freestyle relay.

Whitecaps treat Minnesota visit on Friday as do or die match

VANCOUVER — Staying calm and focused late in matches has allowed the Vancouver Whitecaps to snatch results from the jaws of defeat.

Unbeaten Canadian U23 women dunk winless U.S. 78-69 in Globl Jam tournament

TORONTO — Canada's under-23 women's team improved to 2-0 in the inaugural Globl Jam basketball tournament on Wednesday with a 78-69 victory against the winless United States.
Chapman, Bichette HR; Jays edge A's 2-1 to snap 5-game skid

Chapman, Bichette HR; Jays edge A's 2-1 to snap 5-game skid

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Bo Bichette hit a tiebreaking solo home run in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied past the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Wednesday to snap a five-game losing streak. “We needed it,” Bichette said.
Toronto Raptors sign Otto Porter Jr. to multi-year contract

Toronto Raptors sign Otto Porter Jr. to multi-year contract

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors wasted no time showing off free-agent signee Otto Porter Jr. as they introduced him Wednesday during a team media conference.
B.C. government commits $500,000 to safe sport

B.C. government commits $500,000 to safe sport

The B.C. government is pumping $500,000 into its safe sport program amid numerous reports of abuse and maltreatment in Canadian sport. The half a million dollars is in addition to an initial investment of $250,000 into the Play Safe B.C.
Canadian swimmer says she was drugged at world championships

Canadian swimmer says she was drugged at world championships

Canadian swimmer Mary-Sophie Harvey says she was drugged on the final day of the world aquatics championships and suffered a rib sprain and a concussion.