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Global Fight League postpones inaugural MMA shows but it still plans to go ahead

The Global Fight League has postponed its scheduled first two shows, but says it still plans to go ahead with the team-based mixed martial arts promotion.

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Canada's Gardiner, Campbell shine in 5-0 win over Finland in women's world hockey

ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — The first game puck didn't last long. Jennifer Gardiner's world championship debut for the Canadian women's hockey team featured her first goal, her second, and an assist in a 5-0 blanking of Finland on Thursday.

Apr 10, 2025 4:26 PM Read more >

Lions defensive lineman Covington pleasantly surprised by level of talent in CFL

HAMILTON — Christian Covington enters his second CFL season with renewed respect for the Canadian game. The six-foot-three, 285-pound defensive lineman signed with B.C. last May after playing 101 regular-season games over nine NFL seasons.

Apr 10, 2025 4:22 PM Read more >

Manitoba government adopts, fixes torn Canadian flag from football team

WINNIPEG — The large Canadian flag that was recently draped on the front of the Manitoba legislature is being repaired for a second time and is being adopted by the Manitoba government.

Apr 10, 2025 4:19 PM Read more >

Penguins GM Kyle Dubas to serve as general manager of Canadian team at men's worlds

CALGARY — Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas will serve as general manager of the Canadian men's team at the IIHF World Championship next month. The tournament is set for May 9-25 in Stockholm, Sweden and Herning, Denmark.

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North Vancouver police arrest volleyball coach for alleged sex assaults

NORTH VANCOUVER — A volleyball coach has been arrested by North Vancouver RCMP over what they say is an ongoing sexual assault investigation involving a youth. Police say they received a report on Dec.

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Emaarion Boyd steals 6 bases without a hit, 1st minor league player to do it since at least 2005

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Emaarion Boyd became the first minor league player in at least 20 years to steal six bases in a game without getting a hit when he pulled off the feat for High-A Beloit (Wisconsin) against Cedar Rapids.

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Emaarion Boyd steals 6 bases without a hit, 1st minor league player to do it since at least 2005

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Emaarion Boyd became the first minor league player in at least 20 years to steal six bases in a game without getting a hit when he pulled off the feat for High-A Beloit (Wisconsin) against Cedar Rapids.

Apr 10, 2025 11:43 AM Read more >

Remember public phones? The Masters still offers old-school devices as alternative to cellphones

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Attending the Masters for the first time was a new experience for Thomas Abraham, and it wasn't just about the golf. The 16-year-old from Houston had the rare opportunity to use a public telephone for the first time.

Apr 10, 2025 10:57 AM Read more >

Dates set for Whitecaps' CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal clash with Inter Miami

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps will kick off their CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on April 24 at BC Place, the Major League Soccer club announced Thursday.

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