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Boxing great Marvelous Marvin Hagler dies at 66

Marvelous Marvin Hagler stopped Thomas Hearns in a fight that lasted less than eight minutes yet was so epic that it still lives in boxing lore.

Mar 14, 2021 11:26 AM Read more >

Raptors Uprising GC completes 2021 esports roster, drafting Joshua (TsJosh) McKenna

TORONTO — Raptors Uprising GC completed its 2021 roster, reacquiring shooting guard Joshua (TsJosh) McKenna in the third round (57th overall) of Saturday night's NBA 2K League draft.

Mar 14, 2021 10:12 AM Read more >

Charlotte's Nate Darling makes Nova Scotian basketball history against Raptors

Nate Darling made Nova Scotian basketball history on Saturday night. The Bedford native became the first Nova Scotian to play in an NBA regular-season game in the Charlotte Hornets' 114-104 win over the shorthanded Toronto Raptors.

Mar 14, 2021 9:20 AM Read more >

Demko solid yet again as Canucks edge Oilers 2-1, snapping Edmonton win streak

Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat admits that his goal Saturday night wasn't exactly a thing of beauty. "Probably one of (the ugliest I've scored) but I guess they don't ask how," he said.

Mar 13, 2021 10:55 PM Read more >

Jets down Maple Leafs 5-2 to close gap on North Division leaders

TORONTO — Winnipeg head coach Paul Maurice joked following Saturday's morning skate his team should be well-versed in defending.

Mar 13, 2021 9:33 PM Read more >

Wild Card Two's Koe beats Wild Card Three's Middaugh to secure top seed at Brier

CALGARY — In a Canadian men's curling championship loaded with uncertainty, one of its most consistent performers keeps on delivering.

Mar 13, 2021 9:32 PM Read more >

WHL Roundup: Cotton, Hurricanes comeback against Rebels, win 4-3 in overtime

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Justin Hall scored twice while Alex Cotton scored in overtime to give the Lethbridge Hurricanes a 4-3 win over the Red Deer Rebels in Lethbridge Saturday.

Mar 13, 2021 9:07 PM Read more >

QMJHL Roundup: Wildcats try to mount comeback, lose in overtime to Sea Dogs

MONCTON, N.B. — Jeremie Poirier scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give the Saint John Sea Dogs a 5-4 win over the Moncton Wildcats Saturday.

Mar 13, 2021 8:51 PM Read more >

Montrealer Eugenie Bouchard loses Guadalajara Open to Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Eugenie Bouchard's hopes for a second career WTA title have been dashed. The Montrealer fell to Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-2, 7-5 at the Guadalajara Open, a WTA 250-level tournament, in Mexico Saturday night.

Mar 13, 2021 8:16 PM Read more >

Canadian Misha Cirkunov suffers first-round KO on UFC Fight Night card

LAS VEGAS — Canadian mixed martial artists Misha Cirkunov and Gavin (Guv'Nor) Tucker had short, painful evenings Saturday.

Mar 13, 2021 8:07 PM Read more >