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Hall of Fame jockey Boulanger relishing new role with CamHaven Farms

Hall of Fame jockey Boulanger relishing new role with CamHaven Farms

When Hall of Fame jockey Gary Boulanger retired in September, it was to an uncertain future. Boulanger was walking away from horse racing on his own terms but with no idea regarding what was ahead. However, the 56-year-old Drayton Valley, Alta.
New faces, new places: Ohtani, Soto headline MLB players with new teams in 2024

New faces, new places: Ohtani, Soto headline MLB players with new teams in 2024

PHOENIX (AP) — Shohei Ohtani's 31-mile journey north on Interstate 5 during free agency was the highlight of Major League Baseball's offseason, even if recent off-the-field developments have clouded his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
NFL owners approve a radical overhaul to kickoff rules, adopting setup used in XFL

NFL owners approve a radical overhaul to kickoff rules, adopting setup used in XFL

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kickoff returns are returning to the NFL. Team owners on Tuesday approved a new rule that will take what essentially had become “a dead play” and make it an integral part of the game again.
Toronto Blue Jays looking for more in 2024 after third wild-card sweep in four years

Toronto Blue Jays looking for more in 2024 after third wild-card sweep in four years

There was no roster makeover, blockbuster trade or eye-popping free-agent signing for the Toronto Blue Jays this past off-season. The club is essentially running it back with virtually the same core as last year and hoping the bats return to form.
Loss to L.A. Kings keeps Vancouver Canucks from clinching playoff spot

Loss to L.A. Kings keeps Vancouver Canucks from clinching playoff spot

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks will have to wait to officially clinch a post-season berth after dropping a 3-2 decision to the L.A. Kings in a playoff-type game Monday. It was a frustrating result, said Canucks forward Sam Lafferty.
Golden Knights beat Blues in OT

Golden Knights beat Blues in OT

Jonathan Marchessault scored 49 seconds into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 Monday night for their third straight win.
Schroder leads Nets past Raptors 96-88; Toronto backup investigated by NBA

Schroder leads Nets past Raptors 96-88; Toronto backup investigated by NBA

TORONTO — Dennis Schroder was supposed to get his chance at a measure of revenge against his former Toronto teammates but it was overshadowed by off-court issues affecting the Raptors.
Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter subject of NBA's gambling investigation

Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter subject of NBA's gambling investigation

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors season took another turn for the worse as backup centre Jontay Porter became the subject of a gambling investigation.
Downie-Landry scores two power-play goals, New York beats Boston to snap a seven-game losing streak

Downie-Landry scores two power-play goals, New York beats Boston to snap a seven-game losing streak

NEW YORK (AP) — Jade Downie-Landry scored two power-play goals and added an assist, and New York beat Boston 3-2 on Monday night to snap a seven-game losing streak.
Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money, told lies

Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money, told lies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani said Monday he never bet on sports or knowingly paid any gambling debts accumulated by his longtime interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.