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Whitecaps look to bounce back, jockey for playoff position against Sporting KC

VANCOUVER - After suffering a tough loss in Los Angeles last week, the Vancouver Whitecaps are anxious to get back on the field - and back into the race for a playoff spot. The 'Caps (4-8-8) were trou...

Jul 14, 2019

Cardinals great Bob Gibson fighting pancreatic cancer

St. Louis Cardinals great Bob Gibson is fighting pancreatic cancer. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch said the 83-year-old Hall of Famer was diagnosed with the cancer several weeks ago and revealed the news...

Jul 13, 2019

Trevor Harris, Edmonton Eskimos hand B.C. Lions 'embarrassing' 33-6 loss

VANCOUVER - Coach DeVone Claybrooks says his B.C. Lions can't continue to allow their biggest asset to languish. The Lions suffered an ugly 33-6 drubbing at the hands of the Edmonton Eskimos on T...

Jul 13, 2019

Whitecaps' spiral continues with 3-0 loss to Sporting Kansas City

VANCOUVER - The spiral continues for the Vancouver Whitecaps. Gerso Fernandes played a role in all three goals as Sporting Kansas City used a 3-0 victory to hand the Whitecaps their third consecutive ...

Jul 13, 2019

Brandon Banks scores three touchdowns to lead Ticats past Stampeders 30-23

HAMILTON - Brandon Banks scored three touchdowns - including the game-winner with under three minutes to play - as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats exorcised plenty of demons with their 30-23 home win over the...

Jul 13, 2019

AP source: Russell Westbrook going to Rockets for Chris Paul

LAS VEGAS - Russell Westbrook and James Harden are together again, and Chris Paul is leaving Houston to make that reunion happen. A person with knowledge of the situation says the Oklahoma City Thunde...

Jul 13, 2019

Pinot, Alaphilippe boost French hopes at Tour de France

SAINT-ETIENNE, France - As their country prepares to celebrate Bastille Day, Julian Alaphilippe and Thibaut Pinot were in the mood for fireworks a day in advance at the Tour de France. Carrying the ho...

Jul 13, 2019

Hamilton denied Brit GP pole by Bottas, takes on negativity

SILVERSTONE, England - By only six milliseconds - 0.006 seconds - Lewis Hamilton was left in an unusual position on Saturday: Missing out on pole for the British Grand Prix. The pause was a lot longer...

Jul 13, 2019

Red Sox get RHP Cashner from Orioles for 2 minor leaguers

BALTIMORE - The Boston Red Sox have upgraded their starting rotation by obtaining right-hander Andrew Cashner in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles. The deal was announced Saturday after Baltimore bea...

Jul 13, 2019

Grichuk's glove, bat help Blue Jays hold off Yanks 2-1

NEW YORK - Toronto centre fielder Randal Grichuk made a diving catch with the bases loaded and hit a two-run single as the Blue Jays held off the New York Yankees 2-1 Saturday. The AL East-leading Yan...

Jul 13, 2019