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Alex Michelsen continues run to quarterfinals of National Bank Open in Toronto
TORONTO - Alex Michelsen of the United States reached the quarterfinals of the men's National Bank Open in Toronto with a straight sets win over countryman Learner Tien. The 26th-seeded Michelsen swep...
Aug 02, 2025
Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm watches amid B.C. wildfire fight
Environment Canada has issued more than a dozen severe thunderstorm watches across British Columbia as the province continues to fight multiple wildfires. Forecasters say conditions are favourable for...
Aug 02, 2025
Four charged with first-degree murder in death of 19-year-old B.C. man
Homicide investigators in British Columbia say four men have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 19-year-old man earlier this year. The province's Integrated Homicide Investigation...
Aug 02, 2025
Alex Laferriere agrees to a three-year, $12.3 million deal to stay with the L.A. Kings
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - Forward Alex Laferriere has agreed to a three-year, US$12.3 million deal to stay with the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings announced the deal Saturday for Laferriere, who was a r...
Aug 02, 2025
Luka Doncic agrees to a contract extension through 2028 with the Lakers
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Luka Doncic has agreed to a three-year, US$165 million maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, bypassing a chance at free agency next summer to build a long-term fut...
Aug 02, 2025
Sarah Nurse ready to make waves with new PWHL team in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - When Sarah Nurse first stepped onto the Aquabus dock at Vancouver's Granville Island, she was a little apprehensive. The Hamilton hockey player was unaccustomed to being just a few feet aw...
Aug 02, 2025
Ferrari's Leclerc stuns the McLarens to take pole for F1's Hungarian Grand Prix
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Charles Leclerc snatched a surprise first pole position of the year for Ferrari at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday, beating both McLarens. Leclerc punched the air in deli...
Aug 02, 2025
Maple Leafs sign forward Nicholas Robertson to one-year contract extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Nicholas Robertson to a one-year contract extension for US$1.825 million. The 23-year-old from Pasedena, Calif., scored 15 goals and had seven ass...
Aug 02, 2025
Americans set a world record in the swim worlds in Singapore
SINGAPORE (AP) - The United States set the world record in the 4x100 mixed relay on Saturday, clocking 3 minutes, 18.48 seconds in the swim world championships. The old record was 3:18.83 set in 2023 ...
Aug 02, 2025
Ledecky wins 800-metre freestyle at world swim championship, McIntosh takes bronze
SINGAPORE - Canada's Summer McIntosh took the bronze medal in the 800-metre freestyle at the world swim championship in a three-way duel to the finish. The Toronto teenager, Olympic champion Katie Led...
Aug 02, 2025