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Canadian Auger-Aliassime advances to second round of men's singles at Miami Open.

Canadian Auger-Aliassime advances to second round of men's singles at Miami Open.

MIAMI — Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime is through to the second round of men's singles at the Miami Open. Auger-Aliassime, of Montreal, dispatched Australian qualifier Adam Walton 7-5, 6-4 in a first-round match Thursday.

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Stefan to entry-level contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers signed forward James Stefan to a three-year entry level contract Thursday.
Put up your Dukes! No. 11 seed Duquesne provides some March Madness with NCAA upset of BYU

Put up your Dukes! No. 11 seed Duquesne provides some March Madness with NCAA upset of BYU

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Canadian ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt wins World Cup silver in Slovenia

Canadian ski jumper Alexandria Loutitt wins World Cup silver in Slovenia

PLANICA, Slovenia — Canada's Alexandria Loutitt clinched World Cup silver in women's ski jumping Thursday, marking her seventh podium finish of the season in the year's final competition. The 20-year-old from Calgary posted a two-jump total of 242.
Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris healing from kneeing himself in the face, surgery

Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris healing from kneeing himself in the face, surgery

Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris is sporting a look these days courtesy of taking his knee to his face. The 30-year-old from Regina posted on Instagram earlier this week a video of himself spinning and twisting high above a snowy slope.
Former Quebec junior hockey players to be sentenced in July for sex assault of teen

Former Quebec junior hockey players to be sentenced in July for sex assault of teen

QUEBEC — A Quebec judge will deliver sentences in July for two former Quebec major junior hockey players who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a minor in June 2021 at a hotel as their team celebrated a championship win.
In Japan, Ohtani's 'perfect person' image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling

In Japan, Ohtani's 'perfect person' image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is referred to in Japan as “kanpeki no hito” — the perfect person — because of his manners and impeccable behavior.
Canadians in NCAA Women's Frozen Four focused on national title, eye PWHL future

Canadians in NCAA Women's Frozen Four focused on national title, eye PWHL future

Jennifer Gardiner used to get asked about plans for the future. Her answer was simple — become a professional hockey player. "But that wasn't really an option," she recalled.
Canadian forward Liam Millar rejuvenated by loan move back to England with Preston

Canadian forward Liam Millar rejuvenated by loan move back to England with Preston

On loan from Switzerland's FC Basel to England's Preston North End, Canadian forward Liam Millar is back on familiar turf. Preston is a 50-kilometre drive from Liverpool, where a teenage Millar started in the academy in 2016.

Flames' goalie Vladar to have hip surgery, Markstrom cleared to play

Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar will undergo season-ending hip surgery next week. Calgary starter Jacob Markstrom has been cleared for full practice and game participation from his lower-body injury, the club said Thursday in a statement.