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Fatality inquiry into Alberta boxer's knockout death recommends better oversight

Fatality inquiry into Alberta boxer's knockout death recommends better oversight

EDMONTON — The judge leading a fatality inquiry into the knockout death of a boxer is recommending changes to how the sport is regulated and how head injuries are monitored.
Andreescu withdraws from Canada's BJK Cup team ahead of its title defence in Spain

Andreescu withdraws from Canada's BJK Cup team ahead of its title defence in Spain

TORONTO — Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn from Canada's team in the Billie Jean King Cup finals. Tennis Canada said in a release that Andreescu, from Mississauga, Ont., is focusing on her health after she battled injuries throughout the season.
Canada's Dabrowski and New Zealand's Routliffe pick up second win at WTA Finals

Canada's Dabrowski and New Zealand's Routliffe pick up second win at WTA Finals

RIYADH — Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand's Erin Routliffe remain undefeated in women’s doubles at the WTA Finals. The 2023 U.S.
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews out day-to-day with upper-body injury

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews out day-to-day with upper-body injury

TORONTO — Auston Matthews is taking a seat. His teammates will try and fill the void. The Maple Leafs superstar captain was set to miss Tuesday's visit from the Atlantic Division rival Boston Bruins with an upper-body injury.
Gushue tops Carruthers in opening draw at Grand Slam of Curling's Co-op Canadian Open

Gushue tops Carruthers in opening draw at Grand Slam of Curling's Co-op Canadian Open

NISKU, Alta. — Brad Gushue defeated Reid Carruthers 6-1 on Tuesday morning in a matchup of Canadian skips at the Co-op Canadian Open. Gushue, from St. John's, N.L., scored three in the sixth end for the win over his Winnipeg-based opponent.
Calgary rider Alex Volstad joins EF-Oatly-Cannondale pro cycling team

Calgary rider Alex Volstad joins EF-Oatly-Cannondale pro cycling team

Calgary teenager Alex Volstad, a two-time Canadian junior road race champion, is joining the EF-Oatly-Cannondale cycling team next season. Volstad, 18, joins fellow Canadian Alison Jackson (Vermilion, Alta.
Former athletes lean on each other to lead Canada's luge, bobsled teams

Former athletes lean on each other to lead Canada's luge, bobsled teams

CALGARY — Sam Edney and Jesse Lumsden sat on a bench on Parliament Hill during an athlete celebration after the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.
Westbrook scores 21 points, Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets tip Raptors 121-119

Westbrook scores 21 points, Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets tip Raptors 121-119

DENVER (AP) — Russell Westbrook scored 21 points and played smothering defence on the final play of the game, and the Denver Nuggets edged the Toronto Raptors 121-119 on Monday night.
Sports scoreboard for Monday, Nov. 4, 2024

Sports scoreboard for Monday, Nov. 4, 2024

Monday's Scoreboard NHL New Jersey 3 Edmonton 0 Los Angeles 3 Nashville 0 --- NFL Kansas City 30 Tampa Bay 24 (OT) --- NBA Denver 121 Toronto 119 Boston 123 Atlanta 93 Detroit 115 L.A.
'Incredible' Allen makes 31 saves to help Devils blank Oilers 3-0

'Incredible' Allen makes 31 saves to help Devils blank Oilers 3-0

EDMONTON — After going without a shutout for just the second time in his career last season, Jake Allen already has two for the New Jersey Devils in just five starts this year.