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Game 1 hero Jake Guentzel an out of nowhere star for the Penguins

Game 1 hero Jake Guentzel an out of nowhere star for the Penguins

PITTSBURGH — Penguins winger Jake Guentzel was such an unknown commodity that his own captain hardly knew who he was before the season began.
Blue Jays lefty J.A. Happ activated from disabled list before start against Reds

Blue Jays lefty J.A. Happ activated from disabled list before start against Reds

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated left-hander J.A. Happ from the disabled list Tuesday and optioned reliever Dominic Leone to triple-A Buffalo. Happ spent six weeks on the DL due to a left elbow injury.
Canada wins cricket promotion after finishing second in Uganda tournament

Canada wins cricket promotion after finishing second in Uganda tournament

KAMPALA, Uganda — Canada is moving up the cricket ladder after finishing runner-up at the ICC World Cricket League Division 3 tournament.
Home of the NHL Winnipeg Jets gets new moniker after Bell MTS merger

Home of the NHL Winnipeg Jets gets new moniker after Bell MTS merger

WINNIPEG — The home of the National Hockey League Winnipeg Jets is getting a new name. After 13 years as MTS Centre, the downtown arena is being renamed Bell MTS Place. The change reflects the recent takeover by Bell Canada of MTS.
Toronto FC looking to bounce back after disappointing showing in Ottawa

Toronto FC looking to bounce back after disappointing showing in Ottawa

TORONTO — Expect a different Toronto FC on Wednesday as the MLS club looks to rally from a 2-1 deficit against the Ottawa Fury in the second leg of their Canadian championship semifinal.
No Adam Bighill and Ryan Phillips on defence? No problem, say B.C. Lions

No Adam Bighill and Ryan Phillips on defence? No problem, say B.C. Lions

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Mark Washington's ears are ringing a little less than usual at B.C. Lions' training camp.
Bouchard advances to second round of French Open with comeback win over Ozaki

Bouchard advances to second round of French Open with comeback win over Ozaki

PARIS — Canada's Eugenie Bouchard is through to the second round of the French Open after posting a comeback 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 over Japan's Risa Ozaki on Tuesday.
Ottawa Senators centre Derick Brassard to undergo shoulder surgery

Ottawa Senators centre Derick Brassard to undergo shoulder surgery

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators announced today that centre Derick Brassard will require surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
Canadian powerlifter Jamael tests positive for 11 banned substances

Canadian powerlifter Jamael tests positive for 11 banned substances

OTTAWA — Canadian powerlifter Thomas Jamael has been banned four years after testing positive for 11 banned substances. Jamael's urine sample was tested in-competition on Feb. 11.
UCLA creates $1M in scholarships in name of Jackie Robinson

UCLA creates $1M in scholarships in name of Jackie Robinson

LOS ANGELES — UCLA is creating $1 million worth of scholarships in the name of Jackie Robinson for male athletes in the four sports the baseball Hall of Famer played while attending the school. The Jackie R.