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Toronto Raptors stars Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett out vs. Philadelphia 76ers

TORONTO - Immanuel Quickley and Canadian RJ Barrett are out of the Toronto Raptors' lineup tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers. Head coach Darko Rajakovic said that both would continue to rest as t...

Oct 25, 2024

Underdog Vancouver Whitecaps take on powerhouse Los Angeles FC in MLS playoffs

VANCOUVER - Vanni Sartini accepts that the betting odds are against his Vancouver Whitecaps as they head into the Major League Soccer playoffs. He's coined a new term, though, for the position his clu...

Oct 25, 2024

Calgary Wild announce Muhtaj first player signing, NHL player Morrissey club investor

CALGARY - Calgary Wild FC has named Afghanistan women's soccer captain Farkhunda Muhtaj its first player signing and also announced Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey as an investor in the team. ...

Oct 25, 2024

Canada's Denis Shapovalov eliminated in Swiss Indoors quarterfinals

BASEL - Canada's Denis Shapovalov was eliminated from the Swiss Indoors tennis tournament Friday with a hard-fought 6-7 (7) 6-3, 7-6 (3) quarterfinal loss to France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Mpets...

Oct 25, 2024

Back in Canada, skating star Ilia Malinin reflects on worlds triumph in Montreal

HALIFAX - When Ilia Malinin stunned the crowd with his world championship performance in Montreal last March, he left the competition with much more than a gold medal hanging around his neck. The Amer...

Oct 25, 2024

Riders hope first in West Division is still in play when they host Stampeders

REGINA - The door to first place in the CFL's West Division is open slightly for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, but it may be firmly closed by the time they step on the field Saturday for their regular...

Oct 25, 2024

Chris Armas finds a home in Colorado, wonders about what might have been in Toronto

A pair of former Toronto FC coaches meet Saturday when the Los Angeles Galaxy hosts the Colorado Rapids in the first round of the MLS playoffs. But while Galaxy coach Greg Vanney left Toronto on his a...

Oct 25, 2024

Different Stakes: Bombers look to clinch West title against East-champion Alouettes

MONTREAL - Saturday's regular-season finale between the Montreal Alouettes and Winnipeg Blue Bombers is a clash between division leaders, though for one team the stakes are significantly higher. The B...

Oct 25, 2024

Bottcher to make Team Gushue debut for Canada at Pan Continental curling playdowns

Longtime skip Brendan Bottcher will be wearing Canada colours when he makes his return to the four-player game with Team Gushue at the upcoming Pan Continental curling championship. Bottcher is the ne...

Oct 25, 2024

Nico Echavarria shoots another 64 to lead the Zozo Championship by 2 shots after the second round

INZAI CITY, Japan (AP) - Nico Echavarria shot a 6-under 64 on Friday - matching his 64 on Thursday - to lead by two shots over Taylor Moore and Justin Thomas after the second round of the Zozo Champio...

Oct 25, 2024