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Elks, Tiger-Cats hope to turn season around as they meet in Edmonton

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks are 0-6 and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats are 1-5 this season, sitting at the bottom of the CFL standings. But both their coaches know what it's like to be part of groups that w...

Jul 27, 2024

Canadian swimmers advance out of heats, fencer defeated in quarters on Day 1 in Paris

PARIS - Summer McIntosh was one of several Canadian swimmers to advance out of their heats, while a first-time fencing Olympian beat a three-time defending champion as the Paris Games got underway in ...

Jul 27, 2024

MLB roundup: Guardians edge Phillies 3-1 in matchup of teams with top records

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Ben Lively struck out six in six innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night in a matchup of teams with the best records in ...

Jul 27, 2024

Bandits dunk Shooting Stars 104-90, clinch berth in CEBL's Championship Weekend

TORONTO - The Vancouver Bandits have punched their ticket to next month's Canadian Elite Basketball League's Championship Weekend in Montreal. The Bandits (14-5), led by Marcus Carr's 22 points, knock...

Jul 26, 2024

Barbu breaks 28-year-old Canadian record in 100-metre freestyle para multi-class

TORONTO - Marian Barbu's morning swim in the men's 100-metre freestyle para multi-class on Friday broke a Canadian record that had stood since 1996. The start of Day 3 of the Speedo Canadian Swimming ...

Josh Hall Jul 26, 2024

Orlando City flattens CF Montreal 4-1 in Leagues Cup

ORLANDO - CF Montreal surrendered three goals in the first half en route to a 4-1 setback to Orlando City Soccer Club in the group stage opener of the 2024 Leagues Cup on Friday. The Floridians got go...

Jul 26, 2024

Clement plays hero as Jays trip Rangers 6-5

TORONTO - Ernie Clement's bases loaded single in the ninth inning gave the Toronto Blue Jays a walk-off 6-5 win in their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Friday. The win was Toronto's (47-56...

Jul 26, 2024

Redblacks roll over Stampeders 33-6, remain unbeaten at home

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks are 4-0 at home for the first time since 1978 after a decisive 33-6 win over the Calgary Stampeders on Friday night. The Redblacks, who improved to 5-2, are off to their ...

Jul 26, 2024

Canadian Taylor Pendrith leads 3M Open, pursues second win of the year

BLAINE, Minn. (AP) - Taylor Pendrith shot a 7-under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead over Matt NeSmith into the weekend in the 3M Open. Playing in windier afternoon conditions, Pendrith made a 3...

Jul 26, 2024

Choi takes 2-shot lead over Canadian Ames at Senior British Open at Carnoustie

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) - K.J. Choi of South Korea has a two-shot lead over Canadian Stephen Ames at the Senior British Open after carding a second consecutive 3-under 69 Friday. Choi surged ahead a...

Jul 26, 2024