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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.
Ingram trade an ‘incremental step’ in Raptors’ rebuild, says GM Bobby Webster

Ingram trade an ‘incremental step’ in Raptors’ rebuild, says GM Bobby Webster

TORONTO — It’s not the type of trade rebuilding teams generally make.
'These Games are very unique': Invictus Games bring community, competition to B.C.

'These Games are very unique': Invictus Games bring community, competition to B.C.

VANCOUVER — Patrick Levis was lost. The Canadian Armed forces major was paralyzed after having surgery to remove a pineapple-sized tumour from his abdomen.
'They've stepped up': Carey Price backs Canada's goaltending ahead of 4 Nations

'They've stepped up': Carey Price backs Canada's goaltending ahead of 4 Nations

Carey Price remembers the unending pressure. The nation's eyes turn to the crease every time Canada laces up its skates and straps on the pads at an international hockey tournament.