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CFL commissioner Ambrosie said league has no plans to reverse bonuses directive

CFL commissioner Ambrosie said league has no plans to reverse bonuses directive

The CFL won't be extending an olive branch to its players before the start of contract talks.
Ambrosie: Stadium a very critical part of Halifax's CFL expansion bid

Ambrosie: Stadium a very critical part of Halifax's CFL expansion bid

TORONTO — CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie remains bullish on Halifax becoming the league's 10th franchise, but says it's all contingent on a suitable stadium being built in the Maritimes' largest city.
Giants Hall of Famer Willie McCovey dies at 80

Giants Hall of Famer Willie McCovey dies at 80

SAN FRANCISCO — Willie McCovey, the sweet-swinging Hall of Famer nicknamed "Stretch" for his 6-foot-4 height and those long arms, died Wednesday. He was 80.
Bobby Orr would be 'surprised' if there isn't another NHL lockout

Bobby Orr would be 'surprised' if there isn't another NHL lockout

TORONTO — Bobby Orr doesn't like the look of the NHL labour clouds forming on the horizon. In fact, the Hall of Fame defenceman says he fully expects another lockout in the not-too-distant future.
Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games NHL Vancouver 4 Chicago 2 --- AHL Belleville 2 Laval 1 Stockton 4 Bakersfield 3 --- NBA Brooklyn 120 Detroit 119 (OT) Denver 108 Chicago 107 (OT) Indiana 107 New York 101 Minnesota 128 Utah 125 Golden State 131 New Orleans 121 L.A.
Scores and Schedule

Scores and Schedule

Wednesday's Games NHL Vancouver 4 Chicago 2 --- AHL Belleville 2 Laval 1 Stockton 4 Bakersfield 3 --- NBA Brooklyn 120 Detroit 119 (OT) Denver 108 Chicago 107 (OT) Indiana 107 New York 101 Minnesota 128 Utah 125 Golden State 131 New Orleans 121 L.A.
Jake Virtanen scores twice, leads Canucks to 4-2 win over Chicago Blackhawks

Jake Virtanen scores twice, leads Canucks to 4-2 win over Chicago Blackhawks

VANCOUVER — Jake Virtanen scored twice on Wednesday, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. It was the first two-goal game of the 22-year-old right winger's career.
Calgary 2026 Olympic Games bid survives city council vote on plebiscite

Calgary 2026 Olympic Games bid survives city council vote on plebiscite

CALGARY — A potential Calgary bid for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games survived a city council vote Wednesday, when a motion leading to the cancellation of an upcoming plebiscite did not pass.
Blue Jays pick up club option on Smoak, decline club option on Solarte

Blue Jays pick up club option on Smoak, decline club option on Solarte

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have exercised their US$8-million club option on first baseman Justin Smoak and have declined the $5.5-million club option on infielder Yangervis Solarte. The Blue Jays announced the moves Wednesday evening on Twitter.
Rosie Ready: Olympic champ MacLennan back in form ahead of world championship

Rosie Ready: Olympic champ MacLennan back in form ahead of world championship

TORONTO — With two Olympic titles under her belt, Canadian trampolinist Rosie MacLennan is taking the long view this quadrennial as she looks ahead to the Tokyo Games.