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Akim Aliu calls punishment of player who used racist taunt 'a complete embarrassment'

Akim Aliu is calling the Ukrainian Hockey League's punishment of a player who used a racist taunt during a game a "complete embarrassment.

Sep 29, 2021 9:49 AM Read more >

Final 4 teams to square off in Canadian Championship in late October, early November

TORONTO — The Canadian Championship semifinals have been set for late October and early November. Canada Soccer announced Wednesday that Forge FC will host CF Montreal on Oct.

Sep 29, 2021 9:35 AM Read more >

LEADING OFF: Yanks' Cole faces Jays with wild card in sight

A look at what's happening around the majors today: ___ WILD, WILD EAST Yankees ace Gerrit Cole makes what might be his final start of the regular season in a critical showdown against Toronto.

Sep 28, 2021 11:54 PM Read more >

Perlini scores twice as Oilers blank Kraken 6-0 in pre-season action

EDMONTON — Brendan Perlini is making a strong case for a return to the NHL. Perlini scored twice and Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers cruised to a 6-0 pre-season win over the expansion Seattle Kraken on Tuesday.

Sep 28, 2021 10:43 PM Read more >

Judge, Stanton, Urshela homer to lead Yanks to 7-2 victory over Blue Jays

TORONTO — Everything was set for the Toronto Blue Jays in their return to Rogers Centre for the opener of a season-ending homestand on Tuesday. A playoff-like atmosphere to set the tone for a critical three-game series.

Sep 28, 2021 9:57 PM Read more >

LEADING OFF: Yanks' Cole faces Jays in potential last start

A look at what's happening around the majors Wednesday: ___ WILD, WILD EAST Yankees ace Gerrit Cole makes what might be his final start of the regular season in a critical showdown against Toronto.

Sep 28, 2021 9:51 PM Read more >

Evans leads Redblacks to 34-24 win over Elks in first CFL start

OTTAWA — As far as debuts go, quarterback Caleb Evans and the Ottawa Redblacks are thrilled at what transpired Tuesday night.

Sep 28, 2021 9:28 PM Read more >

Forge FC defeats Panama's Independiente, advances to CONCACAF League quarterfinal

PANAMA CITY — Reduced to 10 men on hostile ground, Forge FC rolled up its sleeves Tuesday and got the job done against Panama's Independiente.

Sep 28, 2021 7:34 PM Read more >

Newman, Mendoza will be ESPN's 1st all-female baseball duo

Melanie Newman made history earlier this season when she was part of Major League Baseball's first all-women's broadcast.

Sep 28, 2021 5:11 PM Read more >

Leafs star Matthews practices for first time since wrist surgery

Toronto Maple Leafs star centre Auston Matthews participated in his first team practice Tuesday since undergoing off-season wrist surgery. Matthews skated with the main practice group for about half an hour before leaving the ice.

Sep 28, 2021 10:23 AM Read more >