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Toronto FC beats Columbus and earns home game in first round of MLS playoffs

TORONTO - Decision day worked out nicely for Toronto FC on Sunday. Toronto came into the final day of the MLS regular season in sixth place, needing to beat Columbus and have D.C. United and the New Y...

Oct 08, 2019

Dismal Vancouver Whitecaps season ends with 1-0 loss to Real Salt Lake

VANCOUVER - After capping a disappointing season with yet another loss, the Vancouver Whitecaps are turning their attention to the future. The 'Caps (8-16-10) dropped a 1-0 decision to Real Salt Lake ...

Oct 08, 2019

US companies walk fine line when doing business with China

NEW YORK - The furor over a tweet by the Houston Rockets general manager in support of Hong Kong protesters is highlighting the fine line that U.S. companies must walk when doing business with China. ...

Oct 08, 2019

Rape victims of ex-Utah State football player sue university

SALT LAKE CITY - Two women raped by a former Utah State University football player filed a lawsuit Monday against the university, claiming the school fostered an environment where sexual assaults were...

Oct 08, 2019

Clemons plans to explore analytics options in his new role as Argonauts GM

TORONTO - Analytics will be a priority for Michael (Pinball) Clemons in his new role as general manager of the Toronto Argonauts. Clemons plans to connect with the Raptors and Maple Leafs - both ...

Oct 08, 2019

Montreal Impact star Ignacio Piatti's future seemingly up in the air

MONTREAL - Contract negotiations between Ignacio Piatti and the Montreal Impact have taken a bizarre and unexpected turn. A team spokesperson said the star midfielder met with Impact management on Tue...

Oct 08, 2019

Olympic gold medallist Bruny Surin to run for city council seat in Laval, Que.

LAVAL, Que. - Olympic gold-medal sprinter Bruny Surin is entering a different kind of race - this time, for a spot as a city councillor in Laval, Que. Surin has announced he'll run in a Nov....

Oct 08, 2019

Canadian baseball team names roster for Premier 12 Olympic qualifier

OTTAWA - Former American League most valuable player Justin Morneau and ex-AL all-star Michael Saunders highlight Canada's roster for the WBSC Premier 12 next month. The 12-team, US$5.2-million e...

Oct 08, 2019

Ahmed breaks his own Canadian record with sixth-place finish in 10K at worlds

DOHA, Qatar - Mohammed Ahmed broke his own national record in the men's 10,000 metres on Sunday as Canada was held off the podium on the final day of the world track and field championships. Ahme...

Oct 08, 2019

Canada must find energy for last chance at RWC vs. Namibia

KOBE, Japan - Canada coach Kingsley Jones isn't worried about his players' hearts. It's their legs that concern him. Canada was walloped 63-0 and 66-7 in successive games against New Zealand and South...

Oct 08, 2019