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Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse exits game against Leafs after Ryan Reaves head shot

TORONTO - Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse was left bloodied and had to be helped to the locker room after taking a hit to the head from Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves early in the second period of Ed...

Nov 16, 2024

Bela Karolyi, gymnastics coach who mentored Nadia and Mary Lou and courted controversy, dies at 82

Bela Karolyi, the charismatic if polarizing gymnastics coach who turned young women into champions and the United States into an international power, has died. He was 82. USA Gymnastics said Karolyi d...

Nov 16, 2024

Nelly Korda recovers from a 6-shot deficit, cuts Charley Hull's lead to one in LPGA

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) - Nelly Korda holed two long birdie putts to start her recovery from a six-shot deficit to Charley Hull, cutting the lead down to one shot Saturday going into the final round of Th...

Nov 16, 2024

Canadian ice dancers Gilles, Poirier in the lead at Finlandia Trophy Grand Prix

HELSINKI - Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier brought their beach party to the Finlandia Trophy Grand Prix and won Saturday's rhythm dance. This year's world championship silver medall...

Nov 16, 2024

Blue Bombers' Bryant, Argonauts' Franklin separated by years of Grey Cup experience

VANCOUVER - About five inches, 147 pounds and close to a decade of experience separate Winnipeg Blue Bomber veteran offensive tackle Stanley Bryant and Toronto rookie defensive back Benjie Franklin. B...

Nov 16, 2024

Canadian defender Kadeisha Buchanan sidelined by knee injury playing for Chelsea

In a week that saw Canada Soccer confirm the departure of head coach Bev Priestman, there was more bad news for the Canadian women's team Saturday. Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor revealed that veteran ...

Nov 16, 2024

Grey Cup by the numbers: Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers meet again

VANCOUVER - The Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers battle for the Grey Cup on Sunday. After a 2-4 start, the Blue Bombers finished atop the West Division and earned their spot in the champion...

Nov 16, 2024

Argonauts defensive lineman Robbie Smith not looking at 2022 Grey Cup for inspiration

VANCOUVER - The last time Toronto faced the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Grey Cup, Robbie Smith delivered one of the biggest plays in Argonauts championship history. Two years later as Toronto prepare...

Nov 16, 2024

Wilfrid Laurier reaches Vanier Cup with 48-24 win over Bishop's

LENNOXVILLE, Que. - The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks have advanced to the Vanier Cup with a 48-24 win over the host Bishop's Gaiters on Saturday. The Golden Hawks reached the U Sports championship gam...

Nov 16, 2024

Jake Paul believes he can fight for a title, Mike Tyson won't say he's finished at 58

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Jake Paul believes he can fight for a championship belt within two years. Mike Tyson didn't rule out another return to the ring after the 58-year-old former heavyweight champio...

Nov 16, 2024