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Canada's Savoie hopes to build on top-five result to start PGA Tour Americas season

Canada's Savoie hopes to build on top-five result to start PGA Tour Americas season

Canada's Joey Savoie had a simple plan heading into the Bupa Championship: keep the driver in his bag. The strategy paid off for Savoie, from La Prairie, Que., as he tied for fourth on Sunday in the first event of the PGA Tour Americas season.
Capitals defenceman Ethan Bear enters NHL/NHLPA assistance program

Capitals defenceman Ethan Bear enters NHL/NHLPA assistance program

TORONTO — Washington Capitals defenceman Ethan Bear is entering the NHL and NHL Players’ Association's joint assistance program and will be unavailable to the club for an indefinite period.
Canucks place all-star goalie Thatcher Demko on long-term injured list

Canucks place all-star goalie Thatcher Demko on long-term injured list

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have placed all-star goalie Thatcher Demko on the long-term injured reserve list retroactively. "It's just cap related," coach Rick Tocchet said after practice Wednesday. "We get some cap relief, that's all it is.
NCAA President Charlie Baker urges states with legal wagering to ban prop bets on college athletes

NCAA President Charlie Baker urges states with legal wagering to ban prop bets on college athletes

In the midst of March Madness , the NCAA is pushing for states with legal wagering on sporting events to ban prop bets on college athletes.
Family of Bob Murdoch says two-time Stanley Cup winner suffered from CTE

Family of Bob Murdoch says two-time Stanley Cup winner suffered from CTE

The family of Bob Murdoch says the two-time Stanley Cup champion suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a progressive and fatal disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries.
University of the Pacific hires ex-Carleton basketball coach Dave Smart as head coach

University of the Pacific hires ex-Carleton basketball coach Dave Smart as head coach

STOCKTON, Calif. — Dave Smart, a 10-time U Sports coach of the year, is getting a head coaching gig in the United States.
Canadian U-20 women's squad to face elite opposition in U.S. and Germany next month

Canadian U-20 women's squad to face elite opposition in U.S. and Germany next month

In facing Germany and the United States next month ahead of this summer's FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, Cindy Tye's young Canadian side will test itself against two of the most successful teams at this age group. Germany and the U.S.
Alouettes defensive back Murray thankful injury allowed him to help care for mother

Alouettes defensive back Murray thankful injury allowed him to help care for mother

It cost him a chance to play in the Grey Cup but Najee Murray is thankful the injury that ended his season happened when it did.
Travis Green looking to capitalize on second NHL gig: 'I'm a better coach today'

Travis Green looking to capitalize on second NHL gig: 'I'm a better coach today'

Travis Green had plenty of time to reflect. Fired as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks in December 2021 with the team in a tailspin, he stepped away from hockey awaiting his next chance. "I unplugged for a while," Green said this week.
Ontario's gaming commission monitoring NBA's investigation of Raptors' Jontay Porter

Ontario's gaming commission monitoring NBA's investigation of Raptors' Jontay Porter

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says it's closely monitoring an investigation of Toronto Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter.