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The torch relay for the Tokyo Olympics will kick off in Fukushima, the northern prefecture devastated almost nine years ago by an earthquake, tsunami and the subsequent meltdown of three nuclear reactors.

The Niagara IceDogs say goaltender Tucker Tynan is “stable and safe in hospital” and recovering from surgery following an on-ice collision during an Ontario Hockey League game against the London Knights.

Ten former NFL players were charged in a multimillion-dollar scheme to defraud the league’s health care benefit program by submitting false claims for medical equipment, including devices used on horses, the Justice Department said Thursday.

Tracy Fleury maintained her perfect record at the National curling tournament on Thursday and secured a playoff berth with a 7-4 victory over Edmonton's Kelsey Rocque.

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern suffered a sudden brain hemorrhage Thursday and had emergency surgery.

Now years removed from the career and the concussions that caused so many problems, former NHL goalie Tim Thomas is detaiing the brain damage that derailed his life.

Scott Milanovich will be the Edmonton Eskimos' next head coach, according to TSN CFL insiders. 1

Paul Henderson was recognized in Goderich on Thursday for his storied hockey career and his contribution to the Smilezones at Goderich Hospital. 1

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday the league has "moved on" from former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who changed the venue last-minute for an NFL sponsored workout and held his own workout last month.

Youppi!, the Montreal Canadiens' lovable and goofy orange mascot, has been officially inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. 3

The presumptive No. 1 pick at the 2020 NHL draft, his name has been written in ink on Canada's world junior roster for some time. That didn't make sitting out with a nagging ankle injury any easier.

Toronto FC has confirmed captain Michael Bradley is returning next season after signing a new deal. 1