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Stamkos scores twice, Lightning oust Rangers

Stamkos scores twice, Lightning oust Rangers

TAMPA, Fla (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning's bid for a three-peat is alive and well.
Riders scratch past Tiger-Cats 30-13 in CFL opener

Riders scratch past Tiger-Cats 30-13 in CFL opener

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders saved their best for last by scoring 18 fourth-quarter points en route to a 30-13 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday at Mosaic Stadium.
Diving duo find quick chemistry, Grand Prix gold

Diving duo find quick chemistry, Grand Prix gold

CALGARY — The chemistry between Mia Vallee of Beaconsfield, Quebec, and Margo Erlam of Saskatoon, Sask., became apparent in the FINA Diving Grand Prix three-metre synchronized event on Saturday in Calgary. The two Canadians won gold with 305.
New film tells tale of former football player Wilbur Jackson

New film tells tale of former football player Wilbur Jackson

OZARK, Ala. (AP) — Less than an hour before the premiere of the documentary “Quiet Pioneer: The Wilbur Jackson Story,” co-producers Jon Nelson and Phil Cantor didn’t try to hide their emotions.
T-Birds extend WHL final with 3-2 win over Oil Kings

T-Birds extend WHL final with 3-2 win over Oil Kings

EDMONTON — The Seattle Thunderbirds are no strangers to erasing series deficits in the Western Hockey League playoffs this year. And they're doing their best to make the Edmonton Oil Kings nervous.
"Fire Tony!" chants break out; White Sox fall to Texas 11-9

"Fire Tony!" chants break out; White Sox fall to Texas 11-9

CHICAGO (AP) — Loud chants of “Fire Tony!” broke out at Guaranteed Rate Field as manager Tony La Russa and the Chicago White Sox blew a five-run lead and lost to the Texas Rangers 11-9 in 10 innings on Saturday.
Busch gets first Truck Series victory of the season at Sonoma

Busch gets first Truck Series victory of the season at Sonoma

SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Although Kyle Busch is the winningest driver in NASCAR Truck Series history, he was down to his final chance to extend his decade-long streak of annual victories on the circuit.
Thunderbirds rally to beat Rocket in overtime, lead AHL East final series 3-2

Thunderbirds rally to beat Rocket in overtime, lead AHL East final series 3-2

LAVAL, Que. — The Springfield Thunderbirds had to do it the hard way Saturday night after digging themselves an early hole on the road.
Canada to play for bronze at U18 FIBA Americas championships after loss to Brazil

Canada to play for bronze at U18 FIBA Americas championships after loss to Brazil

TIJUANA, Mexico — Canada's under-18 men's basketball team will play for bronze at the FIBA Americas championship after dropping a 78-77 decision to Brazil in Saturday's semifinal.
COC making $10 million investment into safe sport

COC making $10 million investment into safe sport

MONTREAL — The Canadian Olympic Committee is investing $10 million into safe sport initiatives, citing a call to action from Canada's minister of sport Pascale St-Onge.