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March Madness a big event for sports bettors in the United States

March Madness a big event for sports bettors in the United States

TORONTO — It's one of the top events on the sports-betting calendar, outdrawing even the Super Bowl, but Ontario's fledgling sports-gambling industry will have to wait to fully cash in on March Madness.
CF Montreal looking to regain form in crucial Champions League decider

CF Montreal looking to regain form in crucial Champions League decider

MONTREAL — CF Montreal’s ruthless 3-0 dismantling of Santos Laguna in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League round of 16 was seen a warning shot to every other team in the tournament.
Rugby Canada names Kevin Rouet women's head coach ahead of Rugby World Cup

Rugby Canada names Kevin Rouet women's head coach ahead of Rugby World Cup

Sandro Fiorino is out as head coach of the Canadian women's rugby team, replaced by assistant coach Kevin Rouet.
Brent Sass wins his 1st Iditarod sled dog race across Alaska

Brent Sass wins his 1st Iditarod sled dog race across Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Musher Brent Sass won the arduous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across Alaska on Tuesday as his team of 11 dogs dashed off the Bering Sea ice through a crowd of fans in downtown Nome.
Kerri Einarson impressed by Gushue's short-handed Brier win, but has alternate ready

Kerri Einarson impressed by Gushue's short-handed Brier win, but has alternate ready

Kerri Einarson and her teammates were impressed along with the rest of the curling community when Brad Gushue's three-man team won a national men's title, but Einarson intends to use her alternate player if needed at the upcoming women's world champi
Canadian basketball star Bennedict Mathurin named AP second team All-American

Canadian basketball star Bennedict Mathurin named AP second team All-American

Arizona sophomore Bennedict Mathurin has been named an Associated Press second team All-American. The Montreal native was named Pac-12 Player of the Year this season averaging 17.4 points and 5.
EU imposes sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

EU imposes sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union imposed sanctions Tuesday on Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich as part of a new package of measures targeting Russia and President Vladimir Putin's close allies.
Maggie Mac Neil named Swimming Canada's female swimmer of the year

Maggie Mac Neil named Swimming Canada's female swimmer of the year

Olympic champion Maggie Mac Neil has been named Swimming Canada's female swimmer of the year. “It’s really an honour, it means a lot to me,” said Mac Neil said in a statement.
Eriksen returns to Denmark squad for 1st time since collapse

Eriksen returns to Denmark squad for 1st time since collapse

COPENHAGEN (AP) — Christian Eriksen has been recalled to the Denmark squad for the first time since he collapsed after a cardiac arrest during a European Championship game in June.

Baker has 18 points, 17 rebounds to lead Edmoton Stingers over Cangrejeros

CALGARY — The Edmonton Stingers' dream of berth in the Basketball Champions League Americas Final 8 remains alive.