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Jalen Williams leads Thunder past Raptors 121-109 as Chet Holmgren returns from injury

Jalen Williams leads Thunder past Raptors 121-109 as Chet Holmgren returns from injury

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 27 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 25 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Toronto Raptors 121-109 on Friday night in Chet Holmgren's return from injury .
Thomas Detry nearly aces 16, shoots 64 to take 2-shot lead in Phoenix Open

Thomas Detry nearly aces 16, shoots 64 to take 2-shot lead in Phoenix Open

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Thomas Detry nearly aced the par-3 16th hole and shot a 7-under 64 in the second round to take a two-shot lead lead in the Phoenix Open on Friday.
Jin Young Ko shoots 63 to take lead in bid for 4th Founders Cup victory

Jin Young Ko shoots 63 to take lead in bid for 4th Founders Cup victory

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Three-time champion Jin Young Ko birdied six of her last nine holes Friday for an 8-under 63 and a two-stroke lead over four players in the LPGA Tour's Founders Cup.
UFC returns to Montreal after 10-year absence, schedules UFC 315 for May 10

UFC returns to Montreal after 10-year absence, schedules UFC 315 for May 10

MONTREAL — The UFC is returning to Montreal after a 10-year absence. The mixed martial arts promotion says the Bell Centre will host UFC 315 on May 10. It will mark the UFC's eighth show in Montreal and 35th overall in Canada, spread among 11 cities.
Canucks trade defenceman Mark Friedman to Predators for future considerations

Canucks trade defenceman Mark Friedman to Predators for future considerations

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks traded depth defenceman Mark Friedman to the Nashville Predators for future considerations Friday.
Booing of The Star-Spangled Banner reignites debate on national anthems in sports

Booing of The Star-Spangled Banner reignites debate on national anthems in sports

It's been a decades-long tradition in North America, but a Canadian professor of sport management says it might be time to re-examine the legitimacy of national anthems being played before games.
Toronto FC GM lifts the lid on the trade that sent Marshall-Rutty to Montreal

Toronto FC GM lifts the lid on the trade that sent Marshall-Rutty to Montreal

TORONTO — Six months after shipping talented wingback/winger Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty to rival CF Montreal, Toronto FC GM Jason Hernandez opened up on the why behind the trade, warts and all.
Capitals are one of just 2 NHL teams without a player in the 4 Nations Face-Off. It could help them

Capitals are one of just 2 NHL teams without a player in the 4 Nations Face-Off. It could help them

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Cruising to the top of the NHL standings by winning 36 of their first 54 games and losing just 11 in regulation, the Washington Capitals solidified themselves as a team to watch this spring.
Jays GM says Max Scherzer's arrival raises the bar for everyone in the organization

Jays GM says Max Scherzer's arrival raises the bar for everyone in the organization

TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says the arrival of veteran pitcher Max Scherzer will have an impact on and off the field.
CF Montreal beefs up defence with additions of Petrasso, Craig

CF Montreal beefs up defence with additions of Petrasso, Craig

MONTREAL — CF Montréal has beefed up its defence ahead of the Major League Soccer season. The team announced Friday that it has added Canadian defender Luca Petrasso and American defender Brandan Craig.