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Veteran running back Wilder Jr. accumulates 161 net offensive yards in Edmonton debut

Veteran running back Wilder Jr. accumulates 161 net offensive yards in Edmonton debut

It certainly hasn't taken James Wilder Jr. long to scrape the rust off his game.
Raonic, Nadal withdraw from Western & Southern Open with injuries

Raonic, Nadal withdraw from Western & Southern Open with injuries

CINCINNATI — Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic and Spanish star Rafael Nadal are the latest players to withdraw from the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament, set to get underway this weekend in Cincinnati.
Oilers sign hometown prospect Tyler Benson to one-year, two-way contract extension

Oilers sign hometown prospect Tyler Benson to one-year, two-way contract extension

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed hometown prospect Tyler Benson to a one-year, two-way contract extension worth US$750,000 at the NHL level. The 23-year-old forward was Edmonton's second-round pick (32nd overall) in the 2016 NHL draft.
Chiefswood GM Landry says that Weyburn won't be running in $1-million Queen's Plate

Chiefswood GM Landry says that Weyburn won't be running in $1-million Queen's Plate

There are few people who better understand and appreciate the prestige and significance of the $1-million Queen's Plate than Rob Landry.
Jets sign veteran defencemen Neal Pionk to four-year, $23.5M deal

Jets sign veteran defencemen Neal Pionk to four-year, $23.5M deal

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed veteran defenceman Neal Pionk to a four-year contract worth roughly $23.5 million. The team made the announcement in a statement, noting the 26-year-old blue liner will earn about $5.875 million per year.
Lionel Messi eyes Champions League trophy with PSG

Lionel Messi eyes Champions League trophy with PSG

PARIS (AP) — Lionel Messi said he's “in the right place” to win another Champions League trophy and cited a reunion with Neymar as a key factor in his decision to sign with Paris Saint-Germain.
Defending champion Bianca Andreescu into third round at National Bank Open

Defending champion Bianca Andreescu into third round at National Bank Open

Defending women's champion Bianca Andreescu is heading to the third round at the National Bank Open after outlasting qualifier Harriet Dart of Britain in three sets on Tuesday. Andreescu, the No.
Upton, Gosselin each drive in 2, Angels top Jays in opener

Upton, Gosselin each drive in 2, Angels top Jays in opener

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Justin Upton and Phil Gosselin each had two hits and two RBIs, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 on Tuesday in the first game of an unusual doubleheader.
In rough Olympics, viewers perked up a bit in second week

In rough Olympics, viewers perked up a bit in second week

NEW YORK (AP) — In what was otherwise a rough two weeks in Tokyo for NBC, television viewers responded — at least slightly — to the U.S. Olympic team's strong performance in the second half of the Games.
Blackhawks legend and Hall of Fame goaltender Tony Esposito dies at 78

Blackhawks legend and Hall of Fame goaltender Tony Esposito dies at 78

Tony Esposito, a Hall of Fame goaltender who rose to fame with the Chicago Blackhawks, has died at 78. The Blackhawks announced on Twitter that Esposito died Tuesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Esposito, from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
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