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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Montreal's National Bank Open due to abdominal injury

MONTREAL - The National Bank Open lost one its star attractions on Friday after five-time champion Rafael Nadal announced his withdrawal from the tournament. The Spaniard said he is still being bother...

Aug 05, 2022

Lionesses move up to No. 4 while Canada falls to No. 7 in FIFA women's rankings

Canada dropped one place to No. 7 while newly crowned European champion England jumped four places to No. 4 in the new FIFA women's world rankings. The U.S., fresh from its 1-0 CONCACAF W Championship...

Aug 05, 2022

Merrifield says he's vaccinated, ready to play for Blue Jays

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Whit Merrifield said Thursday he is vaccinated for COVID-19 and will be cleared to play for Toronto when the Blue Jays return to Canada. Merrifield was acquired in a trade with Kans...

Aug 05, 2022

Willie Burden stands out for George Hopkins in over half a century with Stampeders

George Hopkins has seen many players come and go during his 51 years with the Calgary Stampeders, but none impacted him more than the late Willie Burden. Burden spent eight seasons as a running back w...

Aug 05, 2022

Montreal looks to build off dramatic mid-week win with Inter Miami in town

MONTREAL - CF Montral head coach Wilfried Nancy isn't one to focus too much on the standings. He believes that getting caught up in other teams' results and recent scores from around the league can be...

Aug 05, 2022

Women's hockey players fear financial fallout of frozen Hockey Canada funding

CALGARY - The federal government suspending Hockey Canada's funding because of problems distant to the national women's team can still affect it. The Canadian women's and para hockey teams rely heavil...

Aug 05, 2022

Jonathan Huberdeau gets $84M, 8-year extension with the Flames

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - The Calgary Flames and recently acquired forward Jonathan Huberdeau have agreed to an $84 million, eight-year contract extension. The 29-year-old Huberdeau came to Calgary from...

Aug 04, 2022

Auger-Aliassime wins in straight sets to advance to Los Cabos Open semifinals

LOS CABOS, Mexico - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime continues to have a strong run at the Los Cabos Open. The Montreal native defeated Steve Johnson 6-4, 7-6 (3) to move on to the semifinals. Auger-Ali...

Aug 04, 2022

Jonathan Huberdeau agrees to eight-year, $84m extension with Flames

CALGARY - Newly-acquired forward Jonathan Huberdeau has agreed to an eight-year, US$84 million extension with the Calgary Flames Thursday. The 29-year-old was a part of the July 22 deal that sent Matt...

Aug 04, 2022

Hernández, Guerrero homer as Blue Jays beat Twins 9-3

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer, Teoscar Hernndez homered for the second straight day and the Toronto Blue Jays cruised to a 9-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday...

Aug 04, 2022