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Toronto Maple Leafs explode with 7-3 throttling of Washington Capitals

TORONTO — Even when he fails to score, Auston Matthews continues to revise the Toronto Maple Leafs' record book.

OHL Roundup: Jan Mysak, Hamilton Bulldogs dump Barrie Colts 5-1

BARRIE, Ont. — Jan Mysak scored two goals, including the game-winner, as the Hamilton Bulldogs dumped the Barrie Colts 5-1 Thursday in the OHL. The victory brought Hamilton's (49-12-5) unbeaten streak to 13 games.
Senators erase early deficit, beat Bruins 3-2

Senators erase early deficit, beat Bruins 3-2

BOSTON (AP) — Brady Tkachuk, Josh Norris and Tim Stützle each scored a goal in the second period and the Ottawa Senators beat Boston 3-2 on Thursday night and sent the Bruins to their first three-game losing streak this season.

Vancouver joins Toronto, Edmonton as 'candidate host city' for 2026 World Cup games

Vancouver is back in the running to host games when the FIFA World Cup comes to Canada in 2026. FIFA announced Thursday that the city has joined Edmonton and Toronto as candidate host cities after officials made a visit to the BC Place stadium.

Cameron Young shoots 8-under 63 in RBC Heritage debut

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Cameron Young showed it doesn't always take years of practice to go low at Harbour Town Golf Links, shooting an 8-under 63 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in his RBC Heritage debut.

Canadian Marc-Andre Barriault steps in on short notice to fight on UFC card

Canadian middleweight Marc-Andre (Power Bar) Barriault is stepping in to meet American Jordan (The Beverly Hills Ninja) Wright on an April 23 UFC Fight Night card in Las Vegas.

Canada not taking underdog Latvia lightly in Billie Jean King Cup qualifier

VANCOUVER — On paper, Canada is by far the favourite heading into a Billie Jean King Cup qualifier in Vancouver on Friday. The ninth-ranked Canadian squad features U.S.
Feds' $16M to stamp out abuse in sport will help restore confidence, trust — Minister

Feds' $16M to stamp out abuse in sport will help restore confidence, trust — Minister

OTTAWA — Sports Minister Pascale St-Onge says $16 million in the budget to help stamp out maltreatment and sexual abuse in sport is "just one step" to ensure Canada’s athletes feel safe and that their voices will be heard.

Raptors need all-star guard VanVleet at his best for a long post-season run

TORONTO — If a long Raptors post-season run depends on having Fred VanVleet at his best, the sight of the all-star guard in street clothes in Toronto's last three games of the regular-season wasn't reassuring.

Jays slugger Teoscar Hernandez goes on 10-day injured list with oblique strain

NEW YORK — Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a left oblique strain. He was hurt in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the New York Yankees.