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National anthem singer flubs lyrics at World Series opener

HOUSTON (AP) - Grammy-nominated singer Eric Burton lost track of the lyrics during "The Star-Spangled Banner" before Friday night's World Series opener between Houston and Philadelphia. With players a...

Oct 28, 2022

Canada Soccer addresses issue of workers’ rights, Inclusivity in World Cup host Qatar

Canada Soccer added its voice Friday to the push for greater workers' rights and inclusivity in Qatar as the country prepares to host next month's FIFA World Cup. The gas-rich emirate has come under f...

Oct 28, 2022

Spurs waive Canadian Josh Primo, No. 12 pick in 2021 NBA draft

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The San Antonio Spurs waived Canadian guard Josh Primo on Friday, surprisingly cutting ties with the No. 12 pick in the 2021 NBA draft. The 19-year-old 6-foot-6 guard, who is from T...

Oct 28, 2022

Atletico Ottawa's Bassett wins CPL POY and Players' Player of the Year Award

OTTAWA - Atletico Ottawa's Ollie Bassett won both the Canadian Premier League Player of the Year and the inaugural Players' Player of the Year awards on Friday. Bassett guided Ottawa from worst to fir...

Oct 28, 2022

Calgary quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell says he doesn't need 'hoorah moment' at McMahon

CALGARY - Bo Levi Mitchell is guaranteed one more run onto McMahon Stadium turf as a Stampeder. The suspense in Saturday's otherwise meaningless game against the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders is w...

Oct 28, 2022

Canada's Shapovalov knocks off Evans to advance to semifinals at Vienna Open

VIENNA - Canada's Denis Shapovalov knocked off Britain's Dan Evans in straight sets Friday to claim a semifinal spot at the Vienna Open. Shapovalov fired seven aces and surrendered none en route to a ...

Oct 28, 2022

Ottawa Redblacks playing for more than pride against visiting Tiger-Cats

OTTAWA - By all accounts and statistical logic, the Ottawa Redblacks final game of the regular season should be nothing more than a formality. Ottawa (4-13-0) closes out the CFL's regular season Satur...

Oct 28, 2022

FIFA report shows growth in women's soccer

Women's soccer is seeing growing revenues globally from sponsorships, broadcast deals and merchandising, while also seeing greater interest from fans, according to a new survey by the game's governing...

Oct 28, 2022

Canadians Schizas, Daleman are 1-2 after short program at Skate Canada International

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Canadians Madeline Schizas and Gabrielle Daleman are first and second after the women's singles short program at Skate Canada International. Schizas, an 19-year-old from Oakville, ...

Oct 28, 2022

2030 Olympic bid not quite dead, but B.C. government must join talks: First Nations

VANCOUVER - First Nations leaders say they're still open to pursuing a bid to host the 2030 Olympics in British Columbia, but need the provincial government to engage in talks for plans to move forwar...

Oct 28, 2022