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Multi-province bid pitched as a way for Canada to host Commonwealth Games

Multi-province bid pitched as a way for Canada to host Commonwealth Games

Canadian bids for a Commonwealth Games have died by provincial government disinterest, so multiple provinces sharing reduced costs is the pitch by Olympic and Commonwealth Games artistic swimmer Claire Carver-Dias.
Double-double: Grizzlies rookie centre Zach Edey triumphant in Toronto return

Double-double: Grizzlies rookie centre Zach Edey triumphant in Toronto return

TORONTO — Zach Edey took a pause and looked around the lower bowl at Scotiabank Arena before tipoff, soaking it all in.
Pete Alonso stays with Mets, agreeing to $54 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

Pete Alonso stays with Mets, agreeing to $54 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

NEW YORK (AP) — First baseman Pete Alonso is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $54 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
Fiala scores twice, Kings keeps rolling in 6-3 win over Canadiens

Fiala scores twice, Kings keeps rolling in 6-3 win over Canadiens

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Fiala had two goals, Warren Foegele scored on a penalty shot, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 on Wednesday night.

WHL Roundup: Joby Baumuller scores twice, Wheat Kings beat Wild 5-3

BRANDON, Man. — Joby Baumuller scored twice as the Brandon Wheat Kings downed Wenatchee Wild 5-3 on Wednesday night in the Western Hockey League. Nolan Flamand, Marcus Nguyen and Carter Klippenstein also scored for Brandon (25-16-6).
Jackson, Morant help Grizzlies rout Raptors in Edey's first NBA game in Toronto

Jackson, Morant help Grizzlies rout Raptors in Edey's first NBA game in Toronto

TORONTO — Jaren Jackson Jr. led all scorers with 32 points as the Memphis Grizzlies routed the undermanned Toronto Raptors 138-107 on Wednesday. Jackson added five rebounds and four assists as Memphis (35-16) won its fourth straight.
Ingram traded to Raptors for Brown, Olynyk, first and second round picks

Ingram traded to Raptors for Brown, Olynyk, first and second round picks

TORONTO — Brandon Ingram is coming to the Toronto Raptors. The New Orleans Pelicans traded Ingram to Toronto for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk of Kamloops, B.C., a 2026 first-round pick and a second-round pick from an undisclosed year.
McDavid makes perfect pass in overtime as the Oilers beat the Blackhawks 4-3

McDavid makes perfect pass in overtime as the Oilers beat the Blackhawks 4-3

CHICAGO (AP) — Connor McDavid set up Zach Hyman in overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Wednesday night. Hyman redirected McDavid's pass for the power-play goal at 1:36.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 50 points as NBA-leading Thunder rout Suns 140-109

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 50 points as NBA-leading Thunder rout Suns 140-109

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 50 points and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Phoenix Suns 140-109 on Wednesday night to improve to 40-9.

OHL Roundup: Michael Misa has four points, Spirit down Spitfires 6-3

WINDSOR, Ont. — Top NHL draft prospect Michael Misa had two goals and two assists as the Saginaw Spirit defeated the Windsor Spitfires 6-3 on Wednesday night in the Ontario Hockey League.