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Naomi Osaka eliminated in 1st round at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England - After winning two straight Grand Slam titles, Naomi Osaka has now failed to reach the second week at the last two majors. Osaka, who was ranked No. 1 in the world until last week,...
Jul 01, 2019
Calgary Flames sign goaltender Cam Talbot to one-year contract
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed goaltender Cam Talbot to a one-year contract. Talbot, 31, was an unrestricted free agent. His contract is worth US$2.75 million. He joins 26-year-old David Rit...
Jul 01, 2019
Jets sign Nathan Beaulieu, but lose Tyler Myers and Brandon Tanev in free agency
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets shored up their blue-line depth Monday, signing defenceman Nathan Beaulieu to a one-year contract worth US$1 million. The 26-year-old was acquired in a trade with the Buff...
Jul 01, 2019
Essence Fest marks 25 years of celebrating black culture
NEW ORLEANS - The Essence Festival, which draws thousands to New Orleans during the fourth of July week, is celebrating 25 years of bringing African American women of all ages together for thought-pro...
Jul 01, 2019
Ex-Cowboys player Brent arrested on assault, other charges
DALLAS - Former Dallas Cowboys player Josh Brent is being held on charges that include assaulting a public servant after authorities say officers found him intoxicated outside a Dallas-area fast food ...
Jul 01, 2019
Canucks ink defenceman Tyler Myers to five-year deal worth US$30 million
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have made their first move in free agency, confirming the long-rumoured signing of defenceman Tyler Myers. The 29-year-old has agreed to a five-year contract worth an...
Jul 01, 2019
Maple Leafs sign veteran centre and Toronto native Jason Spezza to one-year deal
TORONTO - Jason Spezza is coming home. The veteran centre signed a one-year contract worth US$700,000 with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday as NHL free agency opened. Spezza, 36, has recorded 332 goa...
Jul 01, 2019
Marnie McBean named Canada's chef de mission for 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics
OTTAWA - Marnie McBean is ready to inject some confidence into Canada's Olympic team. McBean was named Canada's chef de mission for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games on Monday as part of the Canad...
Jul 01, 2019
Goaltender Keith Kinkaid signs with Montreal Canadiens
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed Keith Kinkaid as a backup goaltender to Carey Price. The deal, finalized on Canada Day, is for one year and US$1.75 million. Kinkaid, who turns 30 on...
Jul 01, 2019
Drowned father and daughter mourned at El Salvador cemetery
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador - The bodies of a man and his young daughter who drowned trying to cross the Rio Grande into Texas are being laid to rest in their native El Salvador. About 50 people are car...
Jul 01, 2019