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Raptors hear it from their coach after sluggish performance in win over Brooklyn

Raptors hear it from their coach after sluggish performance in win over Brooklyn

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will not remember win No. 54 of the season with any fondness.
Niemi stops 35 shots in Canadiens' 3-0 win over Sabres

Niemi stops 35 shots in Canadiens' 3-0 win over Sabres

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Upon handing the puck to Canadiens goalie Antti Niemi in honour of his 35-save performance, defenceman Karl Alzner had a hard time believing how long it has been since his teammate's last shutout. It's been more than two years.
Wallmark has two goals, assist to rally Checkers to 3-2 overtime win over Rocket

Wallmark has two goals, assist to rally Checkers to 3-2 overtime win over Rocket

LAVAL, Que. — Lucas Wallmark scored twice, including the winner at 2:41 of overtime, as the Charlotte Checkers rallied for a 3-2 win over the Laval Rocket in AHL action Friday night.
Canada's Jones wins playoff tuneups at women's world curling playdowns

Canada's Jones wins playoff tuneups at women's world curling playdowns

NORTH BAY, Ont. — An impressive round-robin record doesn't necessarily mean Canada's Jennifer Jones is a lock to win a world championship for the first time in a decade.
Brooks has goal, two assists as Marlies earn 4-2 win over Senators

Brooks has goal, two assists as Marlies earn 4-2 win over Senators

BELLEVILLE, Ont. — Adam Brooks had a goal and two assists as the Toronto Marlies captured a 4-2 win over the Belleville Senators in AHL action Friday night.
Wayne Huizenga, who built his fortune from trash, dies at 80

Wayne Huizenga, who built his fortune from trash, dies at 80

MIAMI — H. Wayne Huizenga, a college dropout who built a business empire that included Blockbuster Entertainment, AutoNation and three professional sports franchises, has died. He was 80.
Canada's Osmond wins world title as Zagitova, Kostner fall

Canada's Osmond wins world title as Zagitova, Kostner fall

ASSAGO, Italy — Kaetlyn Osmond ended Canada's lengthy drought at the world figure skating championships. The 22-year-old from Marystown, N.L., won the women's singles crown Friday, scoring 150.50 points for her Black Swan routine to finish with 223.
CFL players set to present united front in upcoming bargaining with league

CFL players set to present united front in upcoming bargaining with league

WINNIPEG — CFL players will be foes on the football field this season but off of it they plan to fight together for a better future.
Brierley's penalty earns Toronto Wolfpack 18-17 rugby win over Rochdale Hornets

Brierley's penalty earns Toronto Wolfpack 18-17 rugby win over Rochdale Hornets

ROCHDALE, England — Ryan Brierley's late second-half penalty kick earned the Toronto Wolfpack an 18-17 second-tier Betfred Championship rugby win over the Rochdale Hornets on Friday.
Wayne Huizenga, who went from trash to billions, dies at 80

Wayne Huizenga, who went from trash to billions, dies at 80

MIAMI — College dropout Wayne Huizenga started with a trash hauling company, struck gold during America's brief love affair with VHS tapes and eventually owned three professional sports teams.