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Glen Sather steps down as New York Rangers president
The Globe and Mail - The Associated Press
Hall of Fame executive Glen Sather is stepping down as Rangers president and transitioning to a new role as senior adviser to owner James Dolan. Sather’s move comes after 19 years with the Rangers in he
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Jays prospect Bo Bichette makes Buffalo debut, eager to join big-league club’s youth movement
The Globe and Mail - Mike Haim
Despite a torrid spring training and an obvious youth movement underway in Toronto, Bo Bichette is content – for now – with being one step away from his Blue Jays debut. Bichette, Baseball America’s eighth-ranked
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Janine Beckie ready to face Manchester City teammates in Canada-England friendly
The Globe and Mail - Neil Davidson
Janine Beckie will see plenty of familiar faces when she lines up for Canada against England in an international soccer friendly Friday in Manchester. The Manchester City forward expects to see anywhere
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Final Four teams rely on veteran experience over freshman talent in pursuit of NCAA title
The Globe and Mail - John Marshall
Zion Williamson is not here. Neither is R.J. Barrett or the rest of Duke’s freshmen. North Carolina’s Coby White? Knocked out in the Sweet 16. So was LSU’s Tremont Waters. Those Kentucky kids, all done
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Notre Dame basketball coach Muffet McGraw wants more women in positions of power
The Globe and Mail - Doug Feinberg
Muffet McGraw says it’s time for more women in positions of power in all walks of life, including women’s basketball. “When you look at men’s basketball, 99 per cent of the jobs go to men, why shouldn’t
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Kevin Koe beats John Shuster’s U.S. rink 6-3 at world men’s curling championship
The Globe and Mail - The Canadian Press
Canada’s Kevin Koe hit a brilliant in-off for a pair in the ninth end of a 6-3 victory over American John Shuster on Thursday at the world men’s curling championship. After Shuster made a nice draw to
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Wolfpack acquire French fullback Hakim Miloudi on loan from Hull FC
The Globe and Mail - The Canadian Press
The Toronto Wolfpack have acquired French international fullback Hakim Miloudi from Hull FC, initially on a loan deal but with a view to a permanent move. Miloudi, who will wear No. 27, provides cover
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Canada beats Switzerland 6-0 to open women’s world hockey championship
The Globe and Mail - Donna Spencer
Emily Clark scored a pair of goals for Canada in a 6-0 win over Switzerland to open the women’s world hockey championship Thursday. Natalie Spooner had a goal and an assist for Canada with Loren Gabels,
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‘Retired’ MMA fighter Conor McGregor hints at return with tweet
The Globe and Mail - Ian Ransom
Conor McGregor has hinted his “retirement” from mixed martial arts may be over already after the Irishman said in a post on Twitter: “ … see you in the Octagon.” “I want to move forward, with my fans all
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Siakam, Leonard lead Toronto over the Nets as Raptors look to match franchise win record
The Globe and Mail - Brian Mahoney
Pascal Siakam had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard added 26 points and nine boards and the Toronto Raptors beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-105 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory. Serge
Toronto Blue Jays
Randal Grichuk shows he’s worth the money as Jays beat Orioles, avoid sweep
The Globe and Mail - Robert MacLeod
Nothing like a little US$52-million incentive to help put you right in the swing of things. On Tuesday night, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk inked a five-year contract extension with the Blue
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Shoemaker, Grichuk lead Blue Jays over Orioles to avoid sweep
The Globe and Mail - Melissa Couto
Matt Shoemaker tossed seven scoreless innings for a second straight start in a Toronto uniform, Randal Grichuk homered twice and the Blue Jays held on to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday. Shoemaker
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Troy Tulowitzki leaves Yankees game with strained calf
The Globe and Mail - Jake Seiner
Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has been pulled from a game with a strained left calf and taken to a hospital for further testing, another blow for the majors’ most hobbled club. Tulowitzki fielded routine
Manchester City
Manchester City gets back atop Premier League table while Tottenham wins in new stadium
The Globe and Mail - Steve Douglas
Manchester City is back atop the Premier League. Tottenham is finally back home — and winning again. On a dominant night for some of the biggest teams in English soccer, City eased past Cardiff in a 2-0
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Diver Jennifer Abel starts important stretch at Canada Cup
The Globe and Mail - Ian Gustafson
Canada’s Jennifer Abel hopes to make another big splash at the world aquatics championships this summer. The diver continues her preparations for what could be a record-setting international showing this
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Former CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge named chairman of Canadian esports company
The Globe and Mail - Neil Davidson
Former CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge has been named chairman of Tiidal Gaming, a Canadian e-sports outfit. Tiidal is the parent company of Lazarus Esports, which was founded as SetToDestroyX — Canada’s
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Brooke Henderson eyes Sandra Post’s Canadian record at ANA Inspiration
The Globe and Mail - John Chidley-Hill
It’s no secret that Brooke Henderson wants to catch Sandra Post for most wins by a Canadian on the LPGA Tour. Matching Post’s record at this week’s ANA Inspiration – where the Canadian golfing great won
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Jury fails to reach verdict on police chief accused over 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster
The Globe and Mail - Reuters
A jury at the trial of a former police chief in charge of operations at the 1989 Hillsborough soccer stadium crush that killed 96 Liverpool supporters failed on Wednesday to reach a verdict on whether
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'Nobody’s going to hit .100’: Charlie Montoyo not worried about Blue Jays cold bats
The Globe and Mail - Melissa Couto
Charlie Montoyo isn’t ready to hit the panic button on his offence despite a glaringly slow start from Blue Jays hitters this season. The Blue Jays entered Wednesday having recorded just one hit and one
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Lightning’s Kucherov making plenty of points for Hart consideration
The Globe and Mail - John Wawrow
Connor McDavid knows better than to risk making end-of-season NHL award projections. Through no fault of his own, the Edmonton Oilers captain was not included among last year’s three MVP candidates, causing
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Stars of the women’s world hockey championship prepared to fight for the league they want
The Globe and Mail - Donna Spencer
The stars of women’s hockey have a loud voice in shaping the future of their league in North America. They vow to use it when the women’s world championship concludes in Finland. The six-team Canadian
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Italy is suffering from an ‘epidemic’ of racism inside soccer stadiums, FARE chief says
The Globe and Mail - Martyn Herman
Italy is suffering from an “epidemic” of racism inside soccer stadiums fuelled by right-wing politics, according to the head of European football’s anti-discrimination watchdog FARE. Reacting to alleged
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Streaming service DAZN makes English Premier League broadcast deal official
The Globe and Mail - Neil Davidson
DAZN confirmed Wednesday it has secured Canadian broadcast rights for the English Premier League for the next three seasons, adding to the sports streaming service’s soccer arsenal. DAZN (pronounce da-zone)
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Hall of Famer Bobby Cox admitted to hospital with undisclosed medical issues
The Globe and Mail - Charles Odum
Hall of Famer Bobby Cox, the Atlanta Braves former longtime manager, has been admitted into an Atlanta-area hospital. Braves manager Brian Snitker told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he reached
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Cleveland signs manager Terry Francona to a two-year contract extension
The Globe and Mail - Tom Withers
The Cleveland Indians may have some injury issues, bullpen worries and payroll problems. They’re set at manager. The club signed Terry Francona to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday through the
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Hurricanes manage a win – with a little help from Maple Leafs goalie Garret Sparks
The Globe and Mail - David Shoalts
The Toronto Maple Leafs had nothing to fight for as far as the NHL playoffs were concerned and looked like it. The Carolina Hurricanes had their playoff lives at stake but looked almost as listless as
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Blue Jays bid farewell to Superman as Kevin Pillar is traded to San Francisco
The Globe and Mail - Robert MacLeod
The tears were flowing freely throughout Rogers Centre during the lead-up to Tuesday night’s game against the Baltimore Orioles as word spread about the trade of Kevin Pillar. Pillar was one of the Toronto
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Canucks take bite out of Sharks with 4-2 comeback win
The Globe and Mail - Gemma Karstens-Smith
Tanner Pearson scored twice, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-2 comeback win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. Markus Granlund and Troy Stecher also put away goals for the Canucks (35-35-10), while
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Zach Parise returns with 2 goals; Wild beat Jets 5-1
The Globe and Mail - Brian Hall
Minnesota raced off to a big lead against Winnipeg on Tuesday, and then started watching the scoreboard to see if its faint playoff hopes would survive another night. The Wild did their part, but their