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Ronaldo roars back with two goals, Portugal beats Uzbekistan at World Cup

HOUSTON — Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals to help Portugal roll to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan at the World Cup on Tuesday, bouncing back after a disappointing performance in the team’s…

‘100 per cent all in’: Oilers’ Babcock says he has players’ full support

Mike Babcock is set to be back behind an NHL bench. And despite how his last stint ended in Columbus, he still plans to be tough on players as he…

Maple Leafs better be careful with Matthew Knies trade calls

TORONTO — John Chayka has stomped his way into the Toronto Maple Leafs gig, no doubt. But when it comes to Matthew Knies, the general manager should tread lightly. Now,…

AP source: NHL exploring expansion opportunities in Texas

NEW YORK — The NHL is exploring potential expansion to Texas with Houston and Austin among the possibilities, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on…

Mitchell, Rankin, Mital named top performers for Week 3 of the CFL season

Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, Edmonton running back Justin Rankin and Toronto receiver Kevin Mital have been named the top performers for Week 3 of the CFL season. Mitchell completed…

Blue Jays eyeing starting pitching ahead of deadline

TORONTO — With nearly six weeks remaining before the MLB trade deadline, it’s only possible to anticipate so much. Potential buyers may become sellers. Presumed sellers may end up holding.…

Why the appeal of Florida and Vegas is a boom-bust cycle, not the new normal

There’s a remarkable phenomenon in the NHL that I’m forever baffled by: this idea that “what is now is what will always be.”  It’s an established NHL truth that “it’s…

Canada looks to secure home advantage for knockout games

VANCOUVER — They keep moving the goalposts — the metaphorical ones, not the actual goalposts on the pitch — on the Canadian men’s team at the FIFA World Cup.  Canada’s…

Trail Blazers hire Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori as head coach

A new face will be roaming the Portland Trail Blazers’ sidelines next season. The Trail Blazers hired former Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori as their head coach, the team…

FIFA to analyze use of hydration breaks at future World Cups, Infantino says

ATLANTA — FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite backlash to the extra stoppages in play at this year’s tournament. Gianni Infantino, the soccer body’s president, defended the…

‘Time for next chapter’: Brady Tkachuk on fleeing Senators for Panthers

After eight years in Ottawa, Brady Tkachuk decided he was ready for something new. On Sunday, he was granted that wish with a trade to the Florida Panthers, where he’ll…