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World champion cross-country skier Devon Kershaw announces retirement

World champion cross-country skier Devon Kershaw announces retirement

CANMORE, Alta. — Cross-country skier Devon Kershaw has retired after producing Canadian breakthroughs in the sport. Kershaw, from Sudbury, Ont.
'Diamonds in the rough' recruited for Olympic sport via Training Ground

'Diamonds in the rough' recruited for Olympic sport via Training Ground

Gavin Broadhead was training hard, but he didn't know what for. The former centre with the Western Hockey League's Medicine Hat Tigers turned to crossfit and weightlifting after hockey before joining the University of Lethbridge track team.
Canadian rugby women hope to bounce back from disappointing showing in Japan

Canadian rugby women hope to bounce back from disappointing showing in Japan

TORONTO — Canada has been drawn with Australia, Spain and Ireland for the HSBC Canada Women's Sevens in Langford, B.C., on May 12-13. Defending champion New Zealand is in Pool A with Fiji, 2016 champion England and Brazil.
Feeling the vibes of 2010, Dustin Byfuglien 'the great equalizer' for Jets

Feeling the vibes of 2010, Dustin Byfuglien 'the great equalizer' for Jets

WINNIPEG — When he looks down the bench, Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler sees a lot of things. There's the relentlessness of Mark Scheifele, Patrik Laine's deadly shot, and the playmaking ability of Nikolaj Ehlers.
Football's Mike Morreale heads up new Canadian Elite Basketball League

Football's Mike Morreale heads up new Canadian Elite Basketball League

TORONTO — Retired longtime CFL receiver Mike Morreale hopes he can parlay his football background into a successful league for Canadian basketball players and fans.
Drake left steaming after words with Cavaliers centre in playoff loss

Drake left steaming after words with Cavaliers centre in playoff loss

TORONTO — The Raptors' most famous fan was left steaming Tuesday night after a run-in with a burly Cavalier during Toronto's 113-112 overtime playoff loss to Cleveland.
Cavaliers star LeBron James a thorn in the Raptors side even on an off night

Cavaliers star LeBron James a thorn in the Raptors side even on an off night

TORONTO — LeBron James, by his own admission, had an off night. "Probably one of my worst games of the season.
Viewers see vulnerable Serena Williams in 5-part TV series

Viewers see vulnerable Serena Williams in 5-part TV series

The first episode of "Being Serena," a five-part documentary series on HBO about Serena Williams, closes with the tennis great in a hospital bed, about to have a C-section.
Tuesday's Games

Tuesday's Games

Tuesday's Games NHL Playoffs Second Round Winnipeg 7 Nashville 4 (Jets lead series 2-1) Washington 4 Pittsburgh 3 (Capitals lead series 2-1) --- NBA Playoffs Second Round Cleveland 113 Toronto 112 (OT) (Cavaliers lead series 1-0) Golden State 121 New
Drake left steaming after words with Cavaliers centre in playoff loss

Drake left steaming after words with Cavaliers centre in playoff loss

TORONTO — The Raptors' most famous fan was left steaming Tuesday night after a run-in with a burly Cavalier during Toronto's 113-112 overtime playoff loss to Cleveland.