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Bianca Andreescu looks to move up in rankings after U.S. Open win

TORONTO - Winning the U.S. Open has made Bianca Andreescu such a big deal that she can leave Drake on read. Andreescu was on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday and mentioned to th...

Sep 13, 2019

4 Nations tournament cancelled because of Swedish boycott

STOCKHOLM - The Swedish Ice Hockey Federation has cancelled the Four Nations women's hockey tournament in November because it can't guarantee its players' participation due to an ongoing pay dispute. ...

Sep 13, 2019

UFC lightweights Gaethje, Cowboy Cerrone 'enemies' heading into Vancouver tilt

VANCOUVER - Outside of the octagon, UFC fighters Justin (The Highlight) Gaethje and Donald (Cowboy) Cerrone consider each other buddies. That won't be the case on Saturday, however, when the lightweig...

Sep 13, 2019

Top Canadian bobsledder Kaillie Humphries seeking to race for U.S.

Kaillie Humphries, a two-time Olympic bobsled gold medallist for Canada and one of the top drivers in her sport's history, is planning to race for the United States this coming season and beyond ...

Sep 13, 2019

Saints' gashed defensive front happy to have Onyemata back

NEW ORLEANS - Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata has returned from suspension not a moment too soon for New Orleans' defensive front. The Saints allowed more yards rushing in Week 1 against Housto...

Sep 13, 2019

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien granted leave of absence

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien has been granted a leave of absence by the club. The NHL team did not list a reason for the move. The Jets made the announcement just before the start of trai...

Sep 13, 2019

Report: Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries wants to slide for U.S.

CALGARY - Two-time Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries wants to compete for the United States and has filed a lawsuit against Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton to obtain her release, according to ...

Sep 13, 2019

Canucks still trying to find 'common ground' with RFA Brock Boeser: GM

Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning says no one wants Brock Boeser at training camp more than he does. But with players set to hit the ice on Friday and the right-winger still without a new ...

Sep 13, 2019

Toronto Blue Jays edge Boston Red Sox 4-3 to end seven-game losing streak

TORONTO - T.J. Zeuch's opening pitch in his first big-league start was one he'd like to have back. The Toronto right-hander will still have fond memories of the game's end result. Zeuch refocused afte...

Sep 12, 2019

Boston Red Sox beat Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 to end five-game losing streak

TORONTO - Mookie Betts had three hits and scored twice as the Boston Red Sox ended a five-game losing skid with a 7-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday at Rogers Centre. Th...

Sep 12, 2019