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Norris beats Verstappen for pole position at F1's Singapore Grand Prix

SINGAPORE (AP) - Advantage Lando Norris, but not by much. Formula 1's two main title contenders will start together on the front row at the Singapore Grand Prix as Norris edged ahead of his title riva...

Sep 21, 2024

De Grasse soaking in the moment, enjoying reception after Olympic gold in Paris

Andre De Grasse is enjoying the high of being a gold medallist once again. The 29-year-old from Markham, Ont., capped off an adversity-filled Olympics in August by anchoring Canada's men's 4x100-metre...

Sep 21, 2024

Saskatchewan Roughriders hold off the Calgary Stampeders 37-29

CALGARY - Trevor Harris had a rushing touchdown and threw a TD pass to Kian Schaffer-Baker to lead the Saskatchewan Roughriders to a 37-29 win over the Calgary Stampeders on Friday night. Backup quart...

Sep 20, 2024

Liegghio's late field goal earns Ticats 33-31 win over Argos

TORONTO - Marc Liegghio's 48-yard field goal on the final play rallied the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a thrilling 33-31 win over the Toronto Argonauts on Friday night. Liegghio's boot capped a solid seven...

Sep 20, 2024

Aranda homers, 6 pitchers combine on a 5-hitter and Rays beat Blue Jays 1-0

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Jonathan Aranda homered, six Tampa Bay pitchers combined on a five-hitter, and the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 1-0 on Friday night. Aranda went deep against Jos Berros ...

Sep 20, 2024

Canadian cricketers defeat Oman for second straight win in World League 2 play

KING CITY, Ont. - Harsh Thaker scored 93 runs and captain Nicholas Kirton added 57 to help Canada defeat Oman by 59 runs Friday in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play. It marked a second straight half...

Sep 20, 2024

Vancouver Canucks goalie Silovs confident, calm heading into new season

PENTICTON, B.C. - Arturs Silovs was the Vancouver Canucks breakout star during last season's playoffs - and not only for his fashion sense. Now, with Vancouver's leading goalie Thatcher Demko sideline...

Sep 20, 2024

Canadiens' St. Louis preaches patience as Laine, Dach, Newhook build chemistry

MONTREAL - Martin St. Louis knows Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach can be difference-makers on the Montreal Canadiens' second line. The Canadiens head coach says his job now is to preach patience as the tw...

Sep 20, 2024

Hobbled Redblacks look to clinch playoff spot with win over league-leading Alouettes

OTTAWA - Playoff hopes are on the line as the Ottawa Redblacks host the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday. The Alouettes (10-2-1) have already secured a playoff berth, but a win, coupled with a Toronto l...

Sep 20, 2024

Quebec company looks to help open up Canada to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

With an ownership stake in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, Quebec's Allrem Sports & Entertainment has a vested interest in seeing the promotion flourish in Canada. BKFC has held two cards ...

Sep 20, 2024