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Prosper leads Canada over Dominican Republic at Women’s AmeriCup hoops tournament

LEN, Mexico - Cassandre Prosper had 13 points as Canada downed the Dominican Republic 88-48 on Wednesday at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup basketball tournament. Prosper shot 75 per cent from the floor and...

Jul 05, 2023

Jets sign defenceman Samberg to two-year contract

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Dylan Samberg to a two-year, US$2.8-million contract. The 24-year-old from Hermantown, Minn., had two goals and six assists in 63 regular-season gam...

Jul 05, 2023

Harris expects players to step up as injury-riddled Riders host Elks

REGINA - Trevor Harris sees an opportunity for players to step up as the injury-riddled Saskatchewan Roughriders prepare to host the Edmonton Elks. The Riders currently have 13 players on their injure...

Jul 05, 2023

Some hits and misses over Henderson's seven-year run as Curling Canada CEO

Katherine Henderson will use the next six weeks to help with the transition at Curling Canada before she moves on to her new job as Hockey Canada president and chief executive officer. There were some...

Jul 05, 2023

Communication is key for Alouettes to improve their offence, says coach Maas

MONTREAL - After a three-point outing last week, Montreal Alouettes head coach Jason Maas emphasized one area the team's offence needs to improve on heading into Sunday's game visiting the B.C. Lions....

Jul 05, 2023

CFL rushing title would be special accomplishment for Riders' Morrow

Make no mistake, doing his part to secure the Saskatchewan Roughriders a Grey Cup title remains Jamal Morrow's top priority. But as a running back, winning the CFL rushing title also has its appeal fo...

Jul 05, 2023

Blue Jays ready for MLB draft despite losing second-round pick after Bassitt signing

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will have a long wait between picks when Major League Baseball holds its draft this weekend. Shane Farrell, the team's director of amateur scouting, believes the Blue J...

Jul 05, 2023

Hockey Diversity Alliance feels betrayed, says NHL 'late to party' in launching inclusion coalition

Akim Aliu and his fellow members of the Hockey Diversity Alliance say they feel betrayed and confused by the NHL's decision to launch - or as far as the HDA is concerned, re-launch - an inclusion comm...

Jul 05, 2023

Top-ranked Canadian amateur Monet Chun one of four Canucks at U.S. Women's Open

Monet Chun knows she's good. This week, she'll get to see just how good. The product of Richmond Hill, Ont., is one of four Canadians who will tee off at the U.S. Women's Open, the third major of the ...

Jul 05, 2023

Defensive back Robertson Daniel among five Argos to earn CFL weekly honours

TORONTO - Defensive back Robertson Daniel, who had three interceptions and a pick-six in Toronto's 45-24 home win over the B.C. Lions on Monday night, was among five Argonauts recognized Wednesday in ...

Jul 05, 2023