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Surrey’s Svennson shares lead as storms interrupt Players Championship

By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on March 10th, 2023

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Chad Ramey became the only player to reach double digits under par at The Players Championship. The TPC Sawgrass, as usual, had the final say. Ramey put two tee shots in the water on the island-green 17th hole Friday for a quintuple-bogey that cost him a three-shot lead on ... Read More »

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Osorio says relationship with Canada Soccer can be mended, but it will take time

By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on March 10th, 2023

TORONTO – Veteran midfielder Jonathan Osorio has voiced his support for Canadian captain Christine Sinclair and her assertion that Canada Soccer operates in a “culture of secrecy and obstruction.” “I do think I’ve experienced moments like that,” the Toronto FC star said. Osorio said there has been no attempt to repair the relationship between the ... Read More »

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Maturity key as surging Ottawa Senators make playoff push: coach

By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on March 10th, 2023

VANCOUVER – With his Ottawa Senators on a run, Drake Batherson isn’t making any spring travel plans this year. The Sens (33-27-4) currently sit four points out of the second Eastern Conference wild card spot and, with 18 regular-season games left on the schedule, the team believes a post-season berth is within its grasp. It’s ... Read More »

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Vancouver Whitecaps look to turn ‘unacceptable’ losses into a win over FC Dallas

By Nicholas Wells, The Canadian Press on March 10th, 2023

VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps are looking to turn their resounding win in the CONCACAF Champions League midweek into Major League Soccer success on Saturday. Vancouver beat Real Espana 5-0 on Wednesday with goals coming from Tristan Blackmon, Ryan Raposo, Pedro Vite and Brian White, as well as an own-goal from Espana. The tournament features ... Read More »

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Einarson set for trip to Sweden seeking first world curling title

By Vicki Hall, The Canadian Press on March 10th, 2023

CALGARY – Kerri Einarson looked at Facebook on Friday and saw a memory flash on the screen from March 2020, before life as she knew it came to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There she was standing in Winnipeg’s Fort Rouge Curling Club, preparing for her first women’s world curling championship. “All of ... Read More »

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Canadian striker Jonathan David nets hat trick as Lille draws with Lyon 3-3

By The Associated Press on March 10th, 2023

LILLE, France (AP) – Canadian striker Jonathan David notched a hat trick for Lille to become the top scorer in the French league and Lyon substitute Alexandre Lacazette netted two late goals to salvage a 3-3 draw on Friday. David raised his league tally to 19, one more than Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe. Lille ... Read More »

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Connor McDavid, Oilers ready to face the Maple Leafs after brief injury scare

By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on March 10th, 2023

TORONTO – Connor McDavid experienced another sinking feeling – if only for a brief moment. The superstar captain of the Edmonton Oilers had just been the victim of a friendly fire collision with teammate Derek Ryan late in Thursday’s victory over the Boston Bruins. McDavid immediately grabbed at his left leg after crumpling to the ... Read More »

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Magic Mike: Ontario’s McEwen sends host team to final four, Bottcher also wins

By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on March 10th, 2023

LONDON, Ont. – Mike McEwen’s first lead of the game came at the perfect time. The Ontario skip made a big-weight hit to score a pair in the 10th end for a thrilling 9-8 victory over Alberta’s Kevin Koe in a crossover elimination game Friday at the Tim Hortons Brier. “That was one for the ... Read More »

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Thompson pitches three perfect innings as Blue Jays down Red Sox 2-0

By The Canadian Press on March 10th, 2023

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Zach Thompson pitched three perfect innings to pick up the win, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 2-0 in spring training baseball action Friday. Thompson struck out two and didn’t allow a baserunner over his three innings of work. Relievers Thomas Hatch, Sem Robberse and Jimmy Robbins ... Read More »

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Ontario’s McEwen and Wild Card 1’s Bottcher win qualifier games at Brier

By The Canadian Press on March 10th, 2023

LONDON, Ont. – Ontario’s Mike McEwen and Wild Card 1’s Brendan Bottcher are moving on to the final four at the Tim Hortons Brier. McEwen beat Alberta’s Kevin Koe 9-8 and Bottcher topped Northern Ontario’s Tanner Horgan 8-5 in today’s crossover elimination games at Budweiser Gardens. They will advance to the four-team Page playoffs with ... Read More »

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Toronto FC’s new kit draws wide range of reviews from players and supporters

By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on March 10th, 2023

TORONTO – Captain Michael Bradley will be wearing Toronto FC’s new home uniform when he leads the MLS team out Saturday for its home opener against the Columbus Crew. And like many of the club’s supporters, at least judging from social media, Bradley is split on the new kit. “The jersey itself I like a ... Read More »

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