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Ruck leads Canada past Czechia 5-0 in preliminary-round game at Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Liam Ruck scored twice as Canada skated to a 5-0 win over Czechia on Wednesday in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Ruck's second goal came in the midst of a four-goal outburst in the final nine minutes of play...

Aug 13, 2025

NBA approves sale of Boston Celtics to private equity mogul Bill Chisholm for record $6.1 billion

BOSTON (AP) - The NBA on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm, a deal that values the franchise at more than $6.1 billion ...

Aug 13, 2025

Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson back at Montreal beach volleyball stop after Olympic silver

MONTREAL - Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes know they're in for a warm welcome this week in Montreal - especially as Olympic medallists. Set to compete on home soil for the first time sinc...

Aug 13, 2025

PSG beats Tottenham in penalty shootout to win UEFA Super Cup after late rally

UDINE, Italy (AP) - Paris Saint-Germain beat Tottenham 4-3 on penalties to win the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday, completing a remarkable rally after scoring two late goals to take the match to a shooto...

Aug 13, 2025

Canada's Erin Brooks named rookie of the year on World Surf League Championship Tour

Canada's Erin Brooks has been named the 2025 Rookie of the Year for the World Surf League Championship Tour. The only women's rookie to make the mid-season cut, Brooks finished her debut season ranked...

Aug 13, 2025

Jays slugger Springer cleared after suffering concussion, will rehab with Bisons

TORONTO - Blue Jays slugger George Springer has been cleared to return to game action after suffering a concussion over two weeks ago, Toronto manager John Schneider said Wednesday. The 35-year-old ou...

Aug 13, 2025

Four-part series to document Hamilton Tiger-Cats 2025 CFL season

It's been an eventful start for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Stephen Brunt couldn't be happier. The veteran journalist is producing and narrating a four-part series on Hamilton's '25 campaign. The firs...

Aug 13, 2025

Thomas Muller follows in footsteps of Messi, Beckham and Ibrahimovic in MLS

Newly minted Vancouver Whitecap Thomas Muller is the latest global superstar to cross over to Major League Soccer. With his anticipated arrival in Vancouver on Wednesday and official introduction Thur...

Aug 13, 2025

Toronto FC trades Longstaff to CF Montreal for Vilsaint, allocation money

TORONTO - Toronto FC has traded midfielder Matty Longstaff to CF Montreal in exchange for striker Jules-Anthony Vilsaint and up to US$275,000 in general allocation money. Montreal will pay Toronto $22...

Aug 13, 2025

Ticats face tough challenge in trying to resume winning ways versus Riders

Bo Levi Mitchell and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats have a tough challenge in trying to resume their winning ways. Hamilton (6-3) had its six-game win streak snapped last week with a 41-38 overtime loss to t...

Aug 13, 2025