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Charleston Hughes, Matt Nichols and Shaq Evans named CFL top performers

TORONTO - Saskatchewan defensive lineman Charleston Hughes and receiver Shaq Evans and Winnipeg quarterback Matt Nichols are the CFL top performers for Week 6. Hughes sacked Mike Reilly three tim...

Jul 23, 2019

Thomas crashes again as heat wave engulfs Tour de France

NIMES, France - Crashing is becoming a bad habit for defending Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas. After hitting the ground twice over the past two weeks, the Welshman fell off his bike one more t...

Jul 23, 2019

Raptors sign three, including Canadian forward Oshae Brissett

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have filled out their roster by signing three players, including Canadian forward Oshae Brissett. Brissett, from Mississauga, Ont., played two NCAA seasons with Syracuse,...

Jul 23, 2019

Blue Jays designate Canadian outfielder Dalton Pompey for assignment

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have designated Canadian outfielder Dalton Pompey for assignment after reinstating him from the 60-day injured list. Pompey is coming back from the third concussion of ...

Jul 23, 2019

Lowry wins British Open in celebrated return to Emerald Isle

PORTRUSH, Ireland - The outcome was never in doubt to just about everyone but Shane Lowry. A year ago, he sat in the parking lot at Carnoustie and cried after missing the cut in the British Open for t...

Jul 23, 2019

Mariano Rivera closes Baseball HOF induction ceremony

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - The chants began even before baseball's greatest closer stood to make his speech. "Mariano! Mariano! Mariano!" The former New York Yankees reliever paused and smiled. "I don't unde...

Jul 23, 2019

After strong hosting effort in '15, Canadian team back on road for Lima Pan Ams

Canada went all-in at the last edition of the Pan American Games in Toronto and was rewarded with a top-two finish. It'll be a tall order to repeat that effort at the 2019 Games, which start on F...

Jul 23, 2019

Field hockey captain Scott Tupper named Canada's Pan Am flag-bearer

LIMA, Peru - Vancouver field hockey player Scott Tupper will be Canada's flag-bearer at the opening ceremony of the Pan American Games on Friday. The Canadian Olympic Committee announced its selection...

Jul 23, 2019

Canadian swimmer Kylie Masse wins gold at world aquatics championship

GWANGJU, Korea, Republic Of - Canadian swimmer Kylie Masse has defended her world title in the women's 100 metre backstroke. Masse captured gold on Tuesday at the world aquatics championships. The nat...

Jul 23, 2019

Whitecaps search for season-changing win in Canadian Championships action

VANCOUVER - Doneil Henry says his Vancouver Whitecaps simply need a victory at the Canadian Championships this week. The 'Caps are slogging through a five-game losing skid in Major League So...

Jul 23, 2019