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Canadian Gustafson holds down top spot heading into final day of Bassmaster Classic

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Canadian Jeff Gustafson will be the man to beat Sunday in the final round of the US$1-million Bassmaster Classic. Gustafson, of Kenora, Ont.

Mar 25, 2023 5:28 PM Read more >

Second-half surge carries Utah Warriors to 47-19 comeback win over Toronto Arrows

HERRIMAN, Utah — Wing Joe Mano scored three tries as the Utah Warriors rallied for a 47-19 comeback win over the Toronto Arrows in Major League Rugby play Saturday. Trailing 12-8 at the break, Utah took control of the game in the second half.

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Canada's Eliot Grondin strikes World Cup gold in snowboard cross

BEAUPRÉ, Que. — Canada's Eliot Grondin struck World Cup gold on home snow in the men's snowboard cross event on Saturday. The Sainte-Marie, Que., native beat out Austria's Jacob Dusek (56.04) at the line by 0.

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Canada's Einarson falls 8-5 to Norway in women's curling world championship semis

SANDVIKEN, Sweden — Canada's Kerri Einarson will play for bronze once more. Einarson fell 8-5 to Norway's Marianne Roervik in the world women's curling championship semifinals on Saturday.

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Canadian women thump South Africa 66-7 in their first outing since Rugby World Cup

MADRID — Fancy Bermudez, a sevens player in her 15s international debut, and Sabrina Poulin each scored two tries as Canada thumped South Africa 66-7 Saturday in its first match since finishing fourth at the Women's Rugby World Cup in November in New

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Jets sign forward Parker Ford to two-year, entry-level contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets signed forward Parker Ford to a two-year, entry-level contract on Saturday. The deal, which is set to begin for the 2023-24 season, carries an average annual value of US$925,000 in the NHL.

Mar 25, 2023 12:19 PM Read more >

Canada's Evan McEachran claims World Cup silver in slopestyle

SILVAPLANA, Switzerland — Canada's Evan McEachran closed the World Cup slopestyle season with a silver medal on Saturday. The Oakville, Ont., native finished with a score of 93 points. Sweden's Jesper Tjader (94.

Mar 25, 2023 11:10 AM Read more >

Canada's Gilles, Poirier claim world figure skating bronze in ice dance

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Canada's Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier earned ice dance bronze at the figure skating world championships on Saturday. The Grand Prix Final champions finished with a total score of 217.88.

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Siakam's 32-point, nine-assist effort lifts Raptors to 118-97 win over Pistons

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors put forth a stellar defensive effort and it led to a decisive victory Friday night. Pascal Siakam had a game-high 32 points and nine assists and the Raptors dominated the Detroit Pistons en route to a 118-97 win.

Mar 24, 2023 11:27 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: ICE edge Wheaties 3-2 in shootout, clinch Scott Munro Memorial Trophy

BRANDON, Man. — Connor McClennon and Zack Ostapchuk each scored in the shootout as the Winnipeg ICE defeated the host Brandon Wheat Kings 3-2 in Western Hockey League action on Friday.

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