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Some Newfoundland and Labrador hockey teams defying ban on end-of-game handshakes

Some Newfoundland and Labrador hockey teams defying ban on end-of-game handshakes

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Some hockey teams in western Newfoundland continue to line up for end-of-game handshakes, despite a decree from officials to end the practice because it sometimes led to altercations.
Beterbiev, Smith ready to box in championship bout months in the making

Beterbiev, Smith ready to box in championship bout months in the making

QUEBEC — After three weeks of training in the Russian mountains, boxing champion Artur Beterbiev is back in Canada and ready for a fight that's been months in the making.
Patriots' 'partnership' with Bill Belichick comes to an end after 24 seasons, 6 Super Bowl titles

Patriots' 'partnership' with Bill Belichick comes to an end after 24 seasons, 6 Super Bowl titles

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick had a vision of building the kind of sustained championship football team that had rarely been seen before in the NFL when he was hired by the New England Patriots.
Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic fined US$25K by NBA for criticizing officials

Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic fined US$25K by NBA for criticizing officials

LOS ANGELES — Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic has been fined US$25,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing the officiating. Rajakovic was punished for a lengthy rant after Toronto's 132-131 loss to the Lakers in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Herdman says Toronto FC players are ready for redemption after dismal 2023 season

Herdman says Toronto FC players are ready for redemption after dismal 2023 season

Coach John Herdman says Toronto FC players are looking for redemption after a dismal 4-20-10 season saw them finish in the Major League Soccer basement.
Sabres leading-scorer Jeff Skinner out indefinitely. He is week to week with an upper body injury

Sabres leading-scorer Jeff Skinner out indefinitely. He is week to week with an upper body injury

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres leading scorer Jeff Skinner is out indefinitely with an upper body injury, the team announced on Thursday. The Sabres provided no details on the injury or when Skinner was hurt except to list him as week to week.
Bill Belichick is out in New England so what's next for the 6-time Super Bowl champion?

Bill Belichick is out in New England so what's next for the 6-time Super Bowl champion?

Now that Bill Belichick is out as coach of the New England Patriots after 24 seasons, the question turns to where will the six-time Super Bowl champion go next.
Canadian international forward Ike Ugbo joins Sheffield Wednesday on loan

Canadian international forward Ike Ugbo joins Sheffield Wednesday on loan

SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom — Canadian international forward Ike Ugbo has joined Sheffield Wednesday in England's second-tier Championship on loan from French Ligue 2 side Troyes for the rest of the season.
Canadian men and women learn Perth draw as rugby sevens series goes Down Under

Canadian men and women learn Perth draw as rugby sevens series goes Down Under

Canada's men have been drawn in Pool A with Argentina, South Africa and Spain for the Perth Sevens later this month. The Jan.
Bud Harrelson, scrappy Mets shortstop who once fought Pete Rose, dies at 79

Bud Harrelson, scrappy Mets shortstop who once fought Pete Rose, dies at 79

NEW YORK (AP) — Bud Harrelson, the scrappy and sure-handed shortstop who fought Pete Rose on the field during a playoff game and helped the New York Mets win an astonishing championship, died Wednesday night. He was 79.