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Bombers, Riders carrying 'extra fire' and 'payback' in mind into Banjo Bowl game
WINNIPEG - There is some extra fire for when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the annual Banjo Bowl at Princess Auto Stadium on Saturday. Fresh on the Blue Bombers' minds...
Sep 6, 2024
Jannik Sinner reaches the US Open men's final by beating Jack Draper after both need medical help
NEW YORK (AP) - Top-ranked Jannik Sinner finished off a 7-5, 7-6 (3), 6-2 victory over Jack Draper to reach his first final at the U.S. Open - and second at a Grand Slam tournament his year - after th...
Sep 6, 2024
Jannik Sinner reaches the US Open men's final by beating Jack Draper after both need medical help
NEW YORK (AP) - Top-ranked Jannik Sinner finished off a 7-5, 7-6 (3), 6-2 victory over Jack Draper to reach his first final at the U.S. Open - and second at a Grand Slam tournament his year - after th...
Sep 6, 2024
Canada surpasses gold, total medal count from Tokyo Paralympics on Day 9
PARIS - Canada has surpassed its total medal count and gold medal count from the Tokyo Paralympics with two days remaining in Paris. Wheelchair racer Cody Fournie earned his second gold of the Games, ...
Sep 6, 2024
NewsAlert: Manitoba Grand Chief Cathy Merrick dies after collapsing outside court
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says Grand Chief Cathy Merrick of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs has died. Merrick, the first woman elected to the role, collapsed outside the Winnipeg Law Court...
Sep 6, 2024
Coach says Canadian men show "a bit of swagger" ahead of games with CONCACAF rivals
After finishing fourth in a deep Copa America run, coach Jesse Marsch and the 40th-ranked Canadian men now get to test themselves against the three top-ranked teams in CONCACAF. The run of friendlies ...
Sep 6, 2024
Former Bank of Canada governor Carney to speak at Liberal caucus retreat next week
OTTAWA - The former governor of the Bank of Canada who has long been touted as a possible Liberal candidate or successor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will give the party some advice on the economy...
Sep 6, 2024
‘Its been a very tough week’ death of Gaudreau brothers hits home for Nanaimo Clippers coach
NANAMO - The untimely, tragic deaths of an NHL star forward and his brother rocked the tight-knit hockey world, with the pain also felt in Nanaimo.Evan Richardson was a college teammate of both Johnny...
Sep 6, 2024
Redblacks look to gain more breathing room in East Division facing Argos
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks and Toronto Argonauts are both looking to rebound from disappointing losses last week when they square off Saturday afternoon at TD Place. Ottawa, boasting a 7-3-1 record...
Sep 6, 2024
Whitecaps look for others to seize opportunity in home matchup versus FC Dallas
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps will be without several veterans for their Major League Soccer match against Dallas FC Saturday. But what some people may see as an adversity, Vancouver head coach ...
Sep 6, 2024