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Andreescu withdraws from 2020 ASB Classic due to an ongoing knee injury

TORONTO — Bianca Andreescu's 2020 debut has been pushed back. The reigning US Open champion was forced to withdraw from her first scheduled event of the season, next month's ASB Classic in New Zealand, due to an ongoing knee injury.

Dec 23, 2019 10:51 PM Read more >

Tatar, Danault each score a pair of goals as the Canadiens rout the Jets 6-2

WINNIPEG — Brendan Gallagher and the Montreal Canadiens are feeling the holiday cheer ahead of time.

Dec 23, 2019 10:22 PM Read more >

Pageau scores twice, Anderson has season-high 43 saves as Senators down Sabres

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators head into the Christmas break feeling pretty good about their game. Thanks to a two-goal night by Jean-Gabriel Pageau, the Senators (16-18-4) beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 Monday night.

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Holiday hits key shots in Pacers' OT home win over Raptors

INDIANAPOLIS — Aaron Holiday likened the back-and-forth test of resiliency against the defending NBA champions to that of a playoff game.

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Dubnyk records shutout as Wild blank Flames 3-0

ST. PAUL, Minn. — It’s been a tough month personally for Devan Dubnyk, who took time off to attend to a family issue. Now the Wild goalie is back and starting to feel like himself again.

Dec 23, 2019 6:27 PM Read more >

Scoring in Bunches: Maple Leafs outscore Hurricanes 8-6 in wild matinee

TORONTO — After experimenting with his lines at the start of the game, Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe considered reverting back to the norm after some second-period struggles on Monday.

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MLB pitcher Rich Hill and wife arrested at Patriots game

BOSTON — Free agent pitcher Rich Hill and his wife were arrested outside Saturday's New England Patriots game after police said his wife attempted to enter the stadium with an oversized bag and he argued with officers.

Dec 23, 2019 4:50 PM Read more >

Celtics' Kanter thanks Trudeau for clearing way for him to play vs. Raptors

Boston Celtics centre Enes Kanter says he will be able to play in his team's Christmas Day game in Toronto against the Raptors after discussions with the Canadian government.

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Roenick suspended by NBC Sports for inappropriate comments

Former NHL forward Jeremy Roenick was suspended indefinitely by NBC Sports on Monday for his inappropriate comments about coworkers.

Dec 23, 2019 2:13 PM Read more >

Canada doubles up Finland in final world junior hockey tuneup

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Nolan Foote had two goals and an assist as Canada's junior men's hockey team beat Finland 4-2 in exhibition play on Monday.

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