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Canada's Dabrowski reaches Miami Open doubles semifinals with Routliffe

Canada's Dabrowski reaches Miami Open doubles semifinals with Routliffe

MIAMI — Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and doubles partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand reached the Miami Open semifinals with a three-set win Wednesday over Sloane Stephens and Ashlyn Krueger of the United States.
NHL's Capitals and NBA's Wizards are staying in Washington after Virginia arena deal collapses

NHL's Capitals and NBA's Wizards are staying in Washington after Virginia arena deal collapses

WASHINGTON (AP) — The NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals are staying in the District of Columbia for the long term after a plan to lure the teams to Virginia imploded and ownership and the city reached an agreement on a $515 milli
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.