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Stampeders spoil Redblacks' home opener with first win of season

OTTAWA - Jake Maier threw for 304 yards and scored a rushing touchdown as the Calgary Stampeders spoiled the Ottawa Redblacks' home opener with a 26-15 victory at TD Place on Thursday. Ottawa fell to ...

Jun 15, 2023

Canadian men blank Panama to move into CONCACAF Nations League final in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - Goals by Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies moved the Canadian men to within one win of their first trophy in 23 years with a 2-0 victory Thursday over Panama in CONCACAF Nations League se...

Jun 15, 2023

Canadians dispatch India to open World Cup of Darts on a winning note

FRANKFURT - Canada defeated India 4-2 in its opening match Thursday at the 450,000-pound ($760,720) My Diesel Claim World Cup of Darts. Canada is represented at the 40-country tournament by Jeff (The ...

Jun 15, 2023

B.C. Lions look to keep offence rolling against Elks after strong showing in opener

SURREY, B.C. - The B.C. Lions are looking for their offence to continue its hot streak as they take on the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. The Lions opened the season with a 25-15 win over the Calgary Stam...

Jun 15, 2023

Dominant Verstappen motivated as the heavy favourite at Canadian Grand Prix

MONTREAL - Red Bull's Max Verstappen is so far ahead of the pack in the Formula One standings he recently expressed a desire for more competition. But whether that happens or not won't affect his ambi...

Jun 15, 2023

Former Minister of Sport Kirsty Duncan renews call for safe sport inquiry

OTTAWA - Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan has again called for an inquiry into Canada's safe sport crisis. Duncan spoke before the standing committee on Canadian Heritage, outlining seven steps she believes w...

Jun 15, 2023

Rutschman, Hays HRs back Wells' sharp pitching performance as Orioles beat Blue Jays 4-2

BALTIMORE (AP) - Adley Rutschman and Austin Hays homered, Anthony Santander singled in the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 Thursday behind ...

Jun 15, 2023

Jarome Iginla back with Calgary Flames as special adviser to GM Craig Conroy

CALGARY - Jarome Iginla is back with the Calgary Flames. The team announced Thursday the Hall of Fame winger has been named special adviser to rookie general manager and former teammate Craig Conroy. ...

Jun 15, 2023

Riders coach Dickenson vows better offensive execution against Bombers

REGINA - Some questionable play-calling at the end of the Saskatchewan Roughriders' season-opening win at Edmonton put the game - and their starting quarterback - in jeopardy. Roughriders coach Craig ...

Jun 15, 2023

'Abbott Elementary' star Chris Perfetti feels at home with 'King James'

NEW YORK (AP) - Chances are you won't find Chris Perfetti fiercely debating on social media if LeBron James is indeed the GOAT, nor will you find him waiting hours outside of hotels, hoping to get an ...

Jun 15, 2023