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Canada scores late to down Suriname in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal

PARAMARIBO - Substitute Junior Hoilett scored in the 83rd minute to lift Canada to a 1-0 win over Suriname in the first leg of their CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal Friday. Canada dominated play ...

Nov 15, 2024

Charley Hull makes more birdies for more vacation time and a 2-shot lead over Nelly Korda

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) - Charley Hull made five birdies Friday for a 4-under 66 that gave her a two-shot lead and an extra day of her offseason holiday, along with a weekend date with Nelly Korda at The ...

Nov 15, 2024

Blue Jays hire former Reds manager David Bell for front-office role

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have hired former Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell to be the team's vice-president of baseball operations and assistant general manager. The Blue Jays announced the m...

Nov 15, 2024

Bombers offensive line faces another tough challenge with Argos defensive front

VANCOUVER - Chris Kolankowski will be a key figure Sunday for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. As Winnipeg's centre, one of Kolankowski's responsibilities is getting a bead on the defensive front and making...

Nov 15, 2024

Stopping Brady Oliveira a priority if Argos hope to beat Bombers in Grey Cup

VANCOUVER - There's a long list of things the Toronto Argonauts must do if they hope to upset the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Sunday's Grey Cup game. Near the top is containing explosive Bomber running b...

Nov 15, 2024

Blue Bombers defensive back Tyrell Ford focused as Winnipeg returns to Grey Cup

VANCOUVER - Jordan Younger knew right away that Tyrell Ford was a special talent. He first noticed the Canadian defensive back at the CFL combine in 2022 and was impressed. "I could see by the way he ...

Nov 15, 2024

Leafs set to face milestone-reaching McDavid; Matthews still out injured

TORONTO - John Tavares met Connor McDavid before the phenom had ever played a shift in junior. Chris Tanev has trained alongside the superstar each off-season for more than a decade. Both will once ag...

Nov 15, 2024

From last pick to first-liner: Swedish star Ljungblom making waves with Victoire

MONTREAL - The Montreal Victoire anticipated Swedish star Lina Ljungblom's arrival from overseas for more than a year. They're confident it was well worth the wait. "We wanted a game breaker," head co...

Nov 15, 2024

Canadian men start climb back up rugby sevens ladder later this month at RAN Sevens

Canada looks to take the first step back up the rugby sevens ladder when it competes in the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens later this month. The Canadian men were relegated from the elite HSBC SVNS...

Nov 15, 2024

Canadian under-17 team blanks Costa Rica 3-0 in men's soccer friendly

SAN JOS - Aghilas Sadek, Will Daniels and Aidan Evans scored to help the Canada under-17 team blank Costa Rica 3-0 in a friendly Friday. The young Canadians play Mexico on Sunday, also in San Jose. Sa...

Nov 15, 2024