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Canada's Denis Shapovalov posts 6-3, 6-2 win over Australia's Tristan Schoolkate

LOS CABOS - Canada's Denis Shapovalov reached the semifinals at the Mifel Tennis Open on Thursday with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Australia's Tristan Schoolkate. Shapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont., needed ...

Jul 17, 2025

Alexander, Alouettes stage late comeback for 26-25 win over Argonauts

MONTREAL - Davis Alexander ran for a 10-yard touchdown with 1:46 remaining as the Montreal Alouettes rallied for a 26-25 win over the Toronto Argonauts on Thursday. The Alouettes quarterback improved ...

Jul 17, 2025

Well-rested Winnipeg Blue Bombers to welcome Calgary Stampeders

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have been waiting a long time for their chance to exact revenge after their worst loss of the season. After the Stampeders stomped them 37-16 two weeks ago in Calg...

Jul 17, 2025

Alouettes sign veteran lineman Shawn Lemon after reinstatement

MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes signed Shawn Lemon to a contract through the rest of the CFL season Thursday, one day after the veteran defensive lineman was reinstated from a gambling suspension. L...

Jul 17, 2025

Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse earns 4,000th career victory

NEW KENT COUNTY, VIRGINIA - Mark Casse has his 4,000th career racing win. Casse, a Hall of Fame trainer in both Canada and the United States, achieved the milestone Thursday when It's Witchcraft preva...

Jul 17, 2025

England beats Sweden on penalties to reach Euro 2025 semifinals after dramatic comeback

ZURICH (AP) - Defending champion England beat Sweden on penalties Thursday to reach the semifinals of the Women's European Championship after staging a remarkable late recovery from two goals down to ...

Jul 17, 2025

Arsenal's gaudy transfer fee for Canadian forward Olivia Smith buzzes at home

A Canadian player setting a new benchmark in the women's soccer transfer market floats a lot of boats, says Northern Super League co-founder and former Canadian international Diana Matheson. The one m...

Jul 17, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers make star linebacker T.J. Watt the NFL's highest-paid defender

PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers made star outside linebacker T.J. Watt the NFL's highest-paid defensive player on Thursday, signing him to a pact that will keep the perennial All-Pro in blac...

Jul 17, 2025

Ottawa Redblacks' linebacker Adarius Pickett back to being his disruptive self

Adarius Pickett is back to being his disruptive self. The veteran linebacker was enjoying a solid first campaign with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2024 before suffering a season-ending Achilles injury. But...

Jul 17, 2025

B.C. Premier David Eby leans on Ravi Kahlon again as he reshuffles cabinet

VICTORIA - B.C. Premier David Eby has leaned on Ravi Kahlon from the moment Eby officially sought the government's top job, with Kahlon co-chairing his leadership campaign. When Eby created the provin...

Jul 17, 2025