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Calgary bantamweight Jake (The One) Peacock returns to action in November in Tokyo

Canadian bantamweight Jake (The One) Peacock will take on Thailand's Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin, better known as Suakim, in One Championship Muay Thai action on Nov. 16 at One 173 in Tokyo. Suakim, who...

Aug 14, 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps enter new era with introduction of German star Thomas Muller

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps are set to unveil their newest acquisition today with the introduction of German soccer star Thomas Muller. The Major League Soccer club signed the 35-year-old atta...

Aug 13, 2025

Cubs' aggressive approach pays off in 4-1 victory over Blue Jays

TORONTO - The Chicago Cubs had a clear game plan against Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman on Wednesday night. Attack his fastball early and often. The aggressiveness paid off as Michael Busch and Matt ...

Aug 13, 2025

Whitecaps, Forge open Canadian Championship semifinals with 2-2 draw

HAMILTON - A goal and an assist from Nana Ampomah helped Canadian Premier League side Forge FC open the Canadian Championship semifinals with a 2-2 draw against Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whiteca...

Aug 13, 2025

Horton shines, Cubs hit two solo homers in 4-1 victory over Blue Jays

TORONTO - Michael Busch and Matt Shaw hit solo homers and Chicago starter Cade Horton was dominant as the Cubs defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre. Toronto starter K...

Aug 13, 2025

Thomas Müller jokes he's missing Manuel Neuer as Vancouver adventure begins

MUNICH (AP) - Thomas Mller has a lot to adapt to with the Vancouver Whitecaps after 25 years at Bayern Munich. First up, flying without an old friend. Aboard the plane taking him to Canada and Major L...

Aug 13, 2025

Newly minted Whitecaps star Thomas Muller arrives in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps' newest star has landed, with Thomas Muller arriving in Vancouver. Muller landed at the Vancouver International Airport Wednesday evening, a week after the Major Le...

Aug 13, 2025

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime advances to Cincinnati Open quarterfinals

CINCINNATI - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime is through to the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals after a fourth-round win over Benjamin Bonzi of France. Auger-Aliassime rode his powerful serve to a 6-4, 6-...

Aug 13, 2025

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