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Visiting Chicago Fire scorch struggling CF Montreal 2-0
MONTREAL - Hugo Cuypers and Jack Elliott scored for Chicago and CF Montreal lost its 15th game on the season, falling 2-0 to the Fire at Stade Saputo. Montreal (3-15-6) remains on pace to complete the...
Jul 19, 2025

Canadian star swimmer Oleksiak notified of anti-doping rules violation
TORONTO - Swim star Penny Oleksiak of Toronto has been notified of an apparent anti-doping rule violation by the International Testing Agency. According to the ITA, Oleksiak committed three whereabout...
Jul 19, 2025

Unsung heroes, batting depth step up for Blue Jays in 6-3 win over Giants
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays may have star power, but they've had contributions from unsung heroes this season. That happened Saturday afternoon when Toronto's 7-8-9 hitters accounted for all six r...
Jul 19, 2025

Canada's Daniel claims victory in World Triathlon Para Series race in Montreal
MONTREAL - Decorated Canadian para triathlete Stefan Daniel claimed his first victory of the season Saturday in Montreal. The 28-year-old Calgarian raced from the front of the pack in the swim, bike a...
Jul 19, 2025

Rapids roll past Wild 3-0 in NSL match at McMahon Stadium
CALGARY - Florence Belzile and Delaney Baie Pridham scored first-half goals 10 minutes apart and the visiting Ottawa Rapids went on to defeat the Calgary Wild 3-0 in Northern Super League play at McMa...
Jul 19, 2025

Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed world heavyweight champion for second time
LONDON (AP) - Oleksandr Usyk knocked out Daniel Dubois in the fifth round and became the undisputed world heavyweight champion for a second time on Saturday. The undefeated southpaw retained his WBA, ...
Jul 19, 2025

Heineman two-run homer spurs Toronto Blue Jays to 6-3 win over San Francisco Giants
TORONTO - Tyler Heineman hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning and starter Eric Lauer gave up two runs over six to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sa...
Jul 19, 2025

Ottawa Redblacks seek revenge in CFL rematch with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
OTTAWA - Sunday's game is as close to a must-win as you can get for the Ottawa Redblacks. Losers of their last three, the Redblacks (1-5) sit last in the East Division and seek to avenge last week's 2...
Jul 19, 2025

Settlement proposed in class-action lawsuit over B.C. solitary confinement
VANCOUVER - A proposed settlement of up to $60 million has been reached in a class-action lawsuit related to the use of solitary confinement in B.C. correctional facilities. The Quebec-based law firm ...
Jul 19, 2025

Canadian women to play for bronze in under-19 women's basketball World Cup
BRNO - Canada fell 87-75 to Australia in a semifinal of the under-19 women's basketball World Cup on Saturday. The Canadians will play Spain for the bronze medal Sunday. The United States, a 70-58 win...
Jul 19, 2025