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Messi and Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards again

Messi and Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards again

PARIS (AP) — World Cup winner Lionel Messi edged Kylian Mbappé again, this time to take FIFA’s best men’s player award on Monday. The best women’s player was Spain's Alexia Putellas for a second straight year.
Niederreiter arrives as Jets struggle to stay in the playoff picture

Niederreiter arrives as Jets struggle to stay in the playoff picture

WINNIPEG — Nino Niederreiter was heading back to a hotel after a practice with the Nashville Predators on Saturday when he got called to the front of the team bus. The veteran forward was given the news he’d been traded to the Winnipeg Jets.
Buyers? Sellers? Neither? Senators' trade deadline strategy still unclear

Buyers? Sellers? Neither? Senators' trade deadline strategy still unclear

OTTAWA — For the first time in six years, the Ottawa Senators are playing meaningful games as the trade deadline approaches. It’s exactly what the Senators wanted, but it makes for an interesting situation for general manager Pierre Dorion.
Canadian Cory Johnston looking forward to a break in '23 Elite Series season

Canadian Cory Johnston looking forward to a break in '23 Elite Series season

The first break of the season comes at an opportune time for Cory Johnston. The professional fisherman from Cavan, Ont., finished eighth in the Elite Series event at Lake Seminole on Sunday.
Harris leads the way as Braves hammer Jays in spring training action

Harris leads the way as Braves hammer Jays in spring training action

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Michael Harris II drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-0 in spring training action on Monday.
Upgrades might prove too costly for cap-strapped Oilers as trade deadline approaches

Upgrades might prove too costly for cap-strapped Oilers as trade deadline approaches

EDMONTON — There’s a small section of the West Edmonton Mall reserved for luxury, high-end retailers, where you can look at Rolex watches, Tiffany jewelry or Louis Vuitton bags.
Determination Farm, Gino Toscani purchase two slots for $1-million Mohawk Million

Determination Farm, Gino Toscani purchase two slots for $1-million Mohawk Million

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — Determination Farm and owner/trainer Gino Toscani both purchased two slots for this year's $1-million Mohawk Million on Monday. The fourth edition of the race for two-year-old trotters will be held Sept.
Victoria Vergos 'excited' for new opportunity to box at Canada Winter Games

Victoria Vergos 'excited' for new opportunity to box at Canada Winter Games

Shock, then excitement. Those were the feelings of 16-year-old Victoria Vergos when finding out female boxing was being held at the 2023 Canada Winter Games for the first time.
McDavid, Ullmark, Gibson named NHL's three stars of the week

McDavid, Ullmark, Gibson named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid, Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark and Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson have been named the NHL three stars of the week.
Redblacks net '23 second-round pick from Elks for rights to linebacker Woodly Appolon

Redblacks net '23 second-round pick from Elks for rights to linebacker Woodly Appolon

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks acquired a 2023 second-round draft pick from the Edmonton Elks on Monday for the rights to Canadian linebacker Woodly Appolon.