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Toronto Raptors select Collin Murray-Boyles ninth overall in NBA Draft

Collin Murray-Boyles has been selected ninth overall by the Toronto Raptors. Murray-Boyles was a forward for the South Carolina Gamecocks. Duke University forward Cooper Flagg was taken first overall ...

Jun 25, 2025

Canadian men swept 3-0 by Brazil in Volleyball Nations League action

CHICAGO - Canada's men fell 3-0 (22-25, 17-25, 17-25) to Brazil on Wednesday in Volleyball Nations League action. The Canadians held the advantage in attack points at 36-35. However, Brazil dominated ...

Jun 25, 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps lead all clubs with four players on MLS all-star roster

As befitting their breakout season, the Vancouver Whitecaps lead Major League Soccer with four players on this year's all-star squad. Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, defender Tristan Blackmon, mid...

Jun 25, 2025

Bombers look to continue their strong start as winless Elks come to Winnipeg

WINNIPEG - What a difference a year makes for the Blue Bombers. At this time last season, the CFL team was on its way to opening with a four-game losing streak and didn't pick up its second victory un...

Jun 25, 2025

Blue Jays reinstate veteran starter Max Scherzer from 60-day injured list

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated veteran starter Max Scherzer from the 60-day injured list and designated fellow right-hander Spencer Turnbull for assignment. Scherzer, 40, made one sta...

Jun 25, 2025

Oliveira to miss second straight game when Blue Bombers host Elks

Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have proven to be too much for the Edmonton Elks over the years. Winnipeg (3-0) hosts Edmonton (1-2) on Thursday, having won the last 12 head-to-head matchu...

Jun 25, 2025

Elks defence going through growing pains early in 2025 CFL season

EDMONTON - Growing. Inconsistent. Building. Just a few of the words being used to describe the Edmonton Elks defence that has given up 69 points in two games, both losses, while registering just one q...

Jun 25, 2025

Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan names 42-man camp roster ahead of July tests

Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan has called 42 players into camp in Edmonton ahead of July test matches against Belgium and Spain. Meehan, an Australian, was named coach in December, succeeding Kings...

Jun 25, 2025

Montreal captain Marie-Philip Poulin wins PWHL's Billie Jean King MVP award

OTTAWA - Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin has won the Professional Women's Hockey League's Billie Jean King MVP Award for the 2024-25 season. Poulin, who was also named forward of the yea...

Jun 25, 2025

Miami's Messi still the highest-earner in Major League Soccer at US$20.5 million

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi remains Major League Soccer's highest-paid player this season at $20,446,667 (all figures in U.S. dollars), according to figures released Wednesday by the MLS Players Associ...

Jun 25, 2025