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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 11:32 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 11:07 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.

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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.

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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.

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Sean Monahan scores twice for Flames in 3-1 win over Canadiens

CALGARY — Sean Monahan produced his first multi-goal game of the season and the Calgary Flames won their second straight under new coach Darryl Sutter in a 3-1 victory Saturday over the visiting Montreal Canadiens.

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