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New NHL arena coming for Calgary Flames, city council approves deal

Calgary is going to build a new arena for its NHL team despite financial challenges facing the city. Council voted 11-4 on Tuesday approving a financial agreement with the owners of the Calg...

Jul 30, 2019

Family Affair: McClintock-Rini wins silver and stepdaughter Rini takes bronze

MALA, Peru - Whitney McClintock-Rini was about three minutes in to a post-event interview when the emotion of the day really sunk in. The Canadian water-skier, her hair still wet after...

Jul 30, 2019

Minnesota Wild fire GM Paul Fenton after 1 season

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Less than 15 months after hiring Paul Fenton as general manager, Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold changed his mind. Still confident he has a contending team, Leipold decided to fir...

Jul 30, 2019

Blue Jays trade right-hander Marcus Stroman to Mets for two pitching prospects

TORONTO - The StroShow is heading home. The rebuilding Toronto Blue Jays have traded top starter Marcus Stroman to the New York Mets for a pair of pitching prospects. The Blue Jays confirmed the ...

Jul 30, 2019

Women's K4 500-metre team wins Canada's first gold of Lima Pan American Games

LIMA, Peru - Canada's women's K4 500-metre canoeing team brought home the country's first gold medal of the Pan American Games on Sunday. The team of Alanna Braylougheed, Alexa Kaien Irvin, Andre...

Jul 30, 2019

Aaron Sanchez's winless streak continues as Rays rally past Blue Jays 10-9

TORONTO - Starter Aaron Sanchez and the Toronto Blue Jays experienced a reversal of fortune on Sunday when the Tampa Bay Rays overcame a seven-run disadvantage to score a 10-9 win. A day after the Blu...

Jul 30, 2019

Canadian women defend Pan Am rugby sevens gold while men's side takes silver

LIMA, Peru - Both Canadian rugby sevens teams hammed it up and took pictures together on the pitch in celebration of their podium appearances Sunday at the Lima Pan Am Games. The reality of ...

Jul 30, 2019

Toronto FC options in midfield grow with acquisition of France's Nicolas Benezet

TORONTO - With the arrival of France's Nicolas Benezet, Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney has decisions to make in midfield. Acquired on loan from France's Guingamp, which was relegated after finishing bot...

Jul 30, 2019

Svitolina ready for Rogers Cup with renewed confidence from Wimbledon

Elina Svitolina has a renewed sense of confidence heading into this year's Rogers Cup in Toronto. And for the first time this season, the Ukrainian tennis star is feeling well rested too. Svitoli...

Jul 30, 2019

David Phelps acquired by Cubs in deal with Blue Jays

CHICAGO - The Cubs added bullpen depth by acquiring right-hander David Phelps from Toronto for minor league righty Thomas Hatch. As part of the trade announced Tuesday, the Blue Jays will send cash to...

Jul 30, 2019