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Battle of the defences as B.C. Lions take on Saskatchewan Roughriders

SURREY, B.C. - The West Division-leading B.C. Lions are looking to continue their defensive dominance as they host the third-place Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday. The Lions (4-1) have ridden str...

Jul 21, 2023

Longtime NHL executive Brian O'Neill, who oversaw 1967-68 expansion, dead at 94

Brian O'Neill, a longtime NHL executive who helped oversee the league's first major expansion and was tasked with drafting its first 12-team schedule, has died at age 94. The NHL confirmed O'Neill's d...

Jul 21, 2023

Jays acquire left-hander Cabrera from Cardinals for catching prospect Hernandez

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired left-handed reliever Gnesis Cabrera from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for catching prospect Sammy Hernandez, the team announced Friday. The 26-year...

Jul 21, 2023

Teen star McIntosh leads strong Canadian swim team at world championships

Summer McIntosh no longer enjoys the luxury of gracing the pool deck as a relatively anonymous up-and-comer with modest expectations from the outside world. Reporters peppered the 16-year-old swim phe...

Jul 21, 2023

Honda Indy Toronto benefits Ontario tourism as organizers seek contract renewal

TORONTO - Although Christian Lundgaard stood atop the podium after the Honda Indy Toronto, local tourism may have been the real winner. The four-day racing event at Toronto's Exhibition Place drew 148...

Jul 21, 2023

Canada's Ware dives to bronze at World Aquatics Championships in Japan

FUKUOKA, Japan - Montreal diver Pamela Ware won the bronze medal in the three-metre springboard at the FINA World Aquatics Championships on Friday. Ware, 30, finished with 332.00 points after five div...

Jul 21, 2023

Canada settles for 0-0 draw with Nigeria in FIFA Women's World Cup opener

MELBOURNE, Australia - Canada's FIFA Women's World Cup campaign got off to a rocky start as the Olympic champions settled for a scoreless draw with Nigeria on Friday. The Canadians had a gilt-edged ch...

Jul 20, 2023

Winnipeg Blue Bombers bounce back from loss with 28-14 doubling of Edmonton Elks

Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros finally solved the Edmonton Elks' defence in the second half of a 28-14 win Thursday. Collaros completed 20 of 24 passes for 308 yards and two touchdown...

Jul 20, 2023

Snyder fined $60 million by NFL for sexually harassing employee, financial improprieties

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder sexually harassed a team employee and oversaw team executives who deliberately withheld millions of dollars in revenue from other clubs, and he has agreed to pay...

Jul 20, 2023

Canada reaches round of 16 in women's world water polo championship

FUKUOKA, Japan - Canada's women's water polo team advanced to the round of 16 at the world championship with a 17-12 victory Thursday over host Japan. Canada meets South Africa on Saturday in Fukuoka ...

Jul 20, 2023