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TORONTO — While the Raptors ran their record to 4-0 and came close to a franchise record with 36 assists in their highest offensive output of the young season Monday, coach Nick Nurse pointed to his defence after a 127-106 win over the Charlotte Horn

KELOWNA, B.C. — The Kelowna Rockets have fired head coach Jason Smith. The Western Hockey League team announced the move Monday on its website.

CALGARY — With the clock ticking towards a Calgary vote on hosting the 2026 Winter Games, what the federal government and the city are willing to spend remains unclear. Calgarians will be asked in a Nov.

TORONTO — The season is over for Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore, who is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove a bone fragment from his right ankle. The U.S. international joins Victor Vazquez on the sidelines.

The CFL's muddled playoff picture should come more into focus after this weekend. By Sunday, the four West Division post-season participants could be decided as well as top spot in the East Division.

The CFL's muddled playoff picture should come more into focus after this weekend. By Sunday, the four West Division post-season participants could be decided as well as top spot in the East Division.

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Former New York Yankees and Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers broadcaster Connie Desmond is among eight candidates for the Hall of Fame's 2019 Ford Frick Award for excellence in baseball broadcasting.

NEW YORK — Colorado Avalanche winger Gabriel Landeskog, Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury are the NHL's three stars of the week.

BOSTON — Fresh from his World Series workout, Rick Porcello was far from dog tired. So the Red Sox pitcher took his new puppy for a romp at a popular park — Fenway Park.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Six people have been wounded in a street shooting blocks from the Florida stadium where the NFL's Houston Texans played and defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.