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New tribute unveiled for George Dixon, the first Canadian to win a world boxing title

HALIFAX - A ceremony was held today on the Halifax waterfront to pay tribute to boxing great George Dixon, the first Black boxer and first Canadian to win a world title. About 50 people were on hand a...

Jun 12, 2023

All-star defensive back Jamal Peters re-joins Toronto Argonauts

Jamal Peters is back with the double blue. The Toronto Argonauts announced Monday they have signed the 2022 CFL all-star. The team did not provide terms of the contract. He re-joins the reigning Grey ...

Jun 12, 2023

Calgary Flames call press conference to announce next head coach

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have called a press conference and are expected to announce the team's next head coach. The job has been vacant since Darryl Sutter was fired in May. Ryan Huska is reporte...

Jun 12, 2023

Canada's Raonic beats Kecmanovic for first ATP Tour win in almost two years

'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands - Canada's Milos Raonic defeated Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-4 at the Libema Open for his first ATP Tour match victory in nearly two years. Raonic, from Thornhill, ...

Jun 12, 2023

Nick Taylor's victory at RBC Canadian Open 'monumental' on multiple levels

Nick Taylor tossed his putter having realized what he had accomplished. That moment on Sunday was followed by thunderous cheers and jumping from the fans at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto, w...

Jun 12, 2023

Roughriders edge Elks 17-13 in season-opening road win

EDMONTON - Brett Lauther kicked three field goals as the Saskatchewan Roughriders opened the CFL regular season with an unlikely 17-13 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Sunday. The Roughriders' defenc...

Jun 11, 2023

Mike Weir impresses at RBC Canadian Open with solid showing

TORONTO - Mike Weir turned back the clock at this year's RBC Canadian Open. He also continued to have a keen eye on the country's heavy hitters with a big event looming large. The 53-year-old from Bri...

Jun 11, 2023

Ashleigh Buhai closes with 65 to win ShopRite LPGA Classic

GALLOWAY, N.J. (AP) - Ashleigh Buhai seized the lead early with four birdies in her first five holes, closed with a short birdie for a 6-under 65 and held off Hyo Joo Kim for a one-shot victory in the...

Jun 11, 2023

San Diego Legion scores 43 points in second half to thump Toronto Arrows 50-17

TORONTO - The league-leading San Diego Legion scored 43 unanswered points in the second half to thump the Toronto Arrows 50-17 Sunday, extending their record win streak to 12 in Major League Rugby pla...

Jun 11, 2023

Biggio's homer leads Blue Jays in 7-6 comeback win over Twins, avoid series sweep

TORONTO - Cavan Biggio's three-run homer in the eighth inning completed a 7-6 comeback win for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The Blue Jays (37-30) overcame a five-run de...

Jun 11, 2023