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Onyshko to replace Pivetta on Canadian roster for upcoming World Baseball Classic

Onyshko to replace Pivetta on Canadian roster for upcoming World Baseball Classic

OTTAWA — Reliever Ben Onyshko was added to the Canadian roster for the World Baseball Classic on Thursday as a replacement for right-hander Nick Pivetta. Onyshko, who has spent four seasons in the Seattle Mariners organization, was 3-2 with a 4.

Montreal Alouettes sign American tackle Nick Callender to contract extension

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes signed American offensive tackle Nick Callender to a contract extension Thursday. Callender is now under contract to the CFL club through the 2024 season.
Five golfers tied for lead after opening round of LPGA Thailand, Henderson four shots back

Five golfers tied for lead after opening round of LPGA Thailand, Henderson four shots back

PATTAYA, Thailand — Jennifer Kupcho of the United States fired a bogey-free 7-under 65 to share the lead alongside four other golfers after the opening round of the LPGA Thailand on Thursday.
High Court won't hear appeal from media outlet in Jake Virtanen sex assault case

High Court won't hear appeal from media outlet in Jake Virtanen sex assault case

OTTAWA — Canada's highest court has refused to hear an appeal from Glacier Media related to a ruling made during the sexual assault trial of former NHL Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen. A B.C.
Canada's Fernandez and U.S. partner Mattek-Sands ousted from doubles play in Dubai

Canada's Fernandez and U.S. partner Mattek-Sands ousted from doubles play in Dubai

DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates — Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., and American partner Bethany Mattek-Sands lost 7-5, 7-5 to Russians Veronika Kudermetova and Liudmila Samsonova in the quarterfinals of the Dubai Tennis Championship on Thursday.

WHL Roundup: Savoie, McClennon lead Ice to eight straight wins, top Hitmen 5-2

CALGARY — Matthew Savoie scored a short-handed and power-play goal, along with one assist to lead the Winnipeg Ice past the Calgary Hitmen 5-2 on Wednesday for their eighth straight win.
Flames rally for 6-3 win, end Coyotes' points streak at 9

Flames rally for 6-3 win, end Coyotes' points streak at 9

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Jakob Pelletier and Walker Duehr scored goals 25 seconds apart in the third period and the Calgary Flames rallied to beat the Arizona Coyotes 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Canada trounces U.S. 5-0 for fourth straight win to claim Rivalry Series

Canada trounces U.S. 5-0 for fourth straight win to claim Rivalry Series

LAVAL, Que. — Blayre Turnbull led all scorers with two goals as Canada used a four-goal second period to fuel a 5-0 win over the U.S. to claim the Rivalry Series.
Manitoba leans on veteran leadership of skip Jennifer Jones at Hearts

Manitoba leans on veteran leadership of skip Jennifer Jones at Hearts

KAMLOOPS — Six-time Canadian curling champion Jennifer Jones exudes a poise that's propelled her young Manitoba team to the playoffs at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

Gill's OT winner lifts Huskies to 3-2 victory over Armada in QMJHL action

ROUYN-NORANDA, Que. — Dyllan Gill scored the game-winning goal 2:40 into overtime to lift the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies to a 3-2 victory over the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada on Wednesday.