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Atkins: Ryu and Green's return from surgeries will shape Blue Jays deadline approach

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will certainly be buyers at Major League Baseball's trade deadline. But what kind of player they're looking for depends largely on the pending returns of pitchers Hyun-...

Jul 19, 2023

Offensive tackle Cage to miss Argos game with Ticats due to thigh injury

Toronto Argonauts tackle Isiah Cage will miss a third straight game with a thigh injury. On Wendesday, the Argos (4-0) listed Cage as being out for their road game Friday night versus the Hamilton Tig...

Jul 19, 2023

Winnipeg Jets, Gabriel Vilardi avoid arbitration, agree to two-year contract

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets and forward Gabriel Vilardi avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year contract worth US$6.875 million on Wednesday. Vilardi's hearing was set for July 28 after the two...

Jul 19, 2023

Quarterback Dustin Crum has been impressive as a rusher for Redblacks

Dustin Crum has given Ottawa Redblacks plenty to cheer about the last two weeks. The young quarterback rallied Ottawa to a stunning 31-28 overtime home win Saturday night over the Winnipeg Blue Bomber...

Jul 19, 2023

Senators move on from AGM Trent Mann as new owners prepare to take control

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators announced Wednesday that they have parted ways with assistant general manager Trent Mann. The NHL team made the move official after reports broke last week that the 50-yea...

Jul 19, 2023

Canadian diver McKay claims bronze at World Aquatics Championships in Japan

FUKUOKA, Japan - Canadian diver Caeli McKay captured bronze in the women's 10-metre platform final at the World Aquatics Championships on Wednesday. It's Canada's first medal at the event, which runs ...

Jul 19, 2023

Nigeria's focus will turn from finances to football for its Women's World Cup opener against Canada

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - All the focus on Randy Waldrum's criticism of the Nigerian soccer federation and the rebuke he received in return will count for very little Friday when the Super Falcons op...

Jul 19, 2023

Canadian head coach praises Ali Ahmed development: 'I wanted Canada to see him'

VANCOUVER - Ali Ahmed is both grateful and humble. He's grateful for the trust his coaches have placed in him. He also deflects praise and says he's just doing his job. The 22-year-old from Toronto ha...

Jul 19, 2023

Canadian women relaxed ahead of World Cup opener but still face some injury issues

MELBOURNE, Australia - Canada looked relaxed at training Wednesday ahead of its FIFA Women's World Cup opener against Nigeria, although several players appeared to be working at their own pace. Midfie...

Jul 19, 2023

Veteran captains set to shake hands at Canada-Nigeria match at World Cup

MELBOURNE, Australia - Experience gets its due Thursday night when Canada opens play against Nigeria at the FIFA Women's World Cup. There are just two 40-year-old players at the 32-team tournament, an...

Jul 19, 2023