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New twist in Pogba extortion probe, with brother's videos

PARIS (AP) - A police investigation into allegations that France soccer star Paul Pogba was targeted by extortionists took a bizarre new twist Friday with the release by one of the suspects, his elder...

Sep 23, 2022

'Kind of like carnies': International balloon festival returns to High River, Alta.

HIGH RIVER, ALBERTA - The windswept prairie east of the Rocky Mountains seems an unlikely spot for a hot-air balloon festival, but the town of High River, Alta., is celebrating the event's 10th year. ...

Sep 23, 2022

Wander Franco drives in 3 as Rays beat Blue Jays 10-5

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Wander Franco had three RBIs, Jonathan Aranda homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-5 on Thursday night in the opener of a big four-game series betwe...

Sep 22, 2022

Americans take 4-1 lead at Presidents Cup as Canada's Conners, Pendrith make debuts

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The United States has taken a 4-1 lead at the Presidents Cup. Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont., and Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., made their debuts at the event. It's the fi...

Sep 22, 2022

Brock Boeser refocused on hockey as Vancouver Canucks kick off training camp

WHISTLER, B.C. - Brock Boeser believes this is his year. The Vancouver Canucks right-winger struggled at times last season while dealing with the declining health of his father, Duke, but still manage...

Sep 22, 2022

A wild-card spot a virtual lock for Blue Jays, home field a good possibility

With two weeks left in the regular season, the Toronto Blue Jays lead the American League wild-card standings and have a faint chance of catching the New York Yankees in the East Division race. Here's...

Sep 22, 2022

'Seismic change:' Jets GM Cheveldayoff excited to have Bowness behind bench

WINNIPEG - Kevin Cheveldayoff knows he didn't make big changes to the Winnipeg Jets roster in the off-season, but the general manager believes hiring Rick Bowness as head coach was a "seismic" move th...

Sep 22, 2022

Maple Leafs hoping Murray-Samsonov tandem answer crease question mark

TORONTO - Ilya Samsonov made a couple acrobatic saves during his first official on-ice session with the Maple Leafs. A few hours later, it was Matt Murray's turn to set up shop in the same crease as T...

Sep 22, 2022

Parliamentarians honour Team Canada on 50th anniversary of Summit Series

OTTAWA - Members of the legendary hockey team that defeated the Soviet Union for hockey supremacy 50 years ago have pulled off another improbable victory - a rare moment of unity in the House of Commo...

Sep 22, 2022

Toronto Arrows sign former Bristol Bears forward Mitch Eadie for 2023 MLR season

TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have signed former Bristol Bears forward Mitch Eadie for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 30-year-old back-rower made more than than 150 appearances for his hometow...

Sep 22, 2022