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MIAMI — Canada's Denis Shapovalov downed Italy's Luciano Darderiin three sets Wednesday to advance to the second round of the Miami Open. Shapovalov, of Richmond Hill, Ont.

BOSTON (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss his second straight game Wednesday night when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the NBA-leading Boston Celtics.

Pro-am rounds can be a fun opportunity for serious golf fans to meet their favourite players and for the golfers to get some extra practice in ahead of that week's tournament.

Toronto's mayor promised transparency Wednesday in the city's efforts to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as she announced new oversight and advisory groups to help prepare for the increasingly costly event.

After stints in the UFC and PFL, and with four wins in his five Bellator outings, Canadian featherweight Jeremy (JBC) Kennedy is finally getting his title shot. The 31-year-old from Surrey, B.C.

WINNIPEG — Mike O’Shea and his CFL colleagues don't need convincing about the value of Canadian players. Their actions back up their words.

Last time Ben (Vanilla Thunder) Tynan was at the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, the Canadian-born mixed martial arts heavyweight left with a win and a US$50,000 bonus. His mother turned out to be the benefactor from Tynan's Nov.

Rod Brind'Amour would prefer a longer runway.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have talked a lot recently about standing strong in the face of adversity. Words became action on Tuesday when the team withstood a late push to collect a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

DETROIT (AP) — Patrick Kane scored 48 seconds into overtime as the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3. Kane scored from the left circle after Lucas Raymond tied the game with his second goal of the night with 12.