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Arsenal's gaudy transfer fee for Canadian forward Olivia Smith buzzes at home

A Canadian player setting a new benchmark in the women's soccer transfer market floats a lot of boats, says Northern Super League co-founder and former Canadian international Diana Matheson. The one m...

Jul 17, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers make star linebacker T.J. Watt the NFL's highest-paid defender

PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers made star outside linebacker T.J. Watt the NFL's highest-paid defensive player on Thursday, signing him to a pact that will keep the perennial All-Pro in blac...

Jul 17, 2025

Ottawa Redblacks' linebacker Adarius Pickett back to being his disruptive self

Adarius Pickett is back to being his disruptive self. The veteran linebacker was enjoying a solid first campaign with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2024 before suffering a season-ending Achilles injury. But...

Jul 17, 2025

B.C. Premier David Eby leans on Ravi Kahlon again as he reshuffles cabinet

VICTORIA - B.C. Premier David Eby has leaned on Ravi Kahlon from the moment Eby officially sought the government's top job, with Kahlon co-chairing his leadership campaign. When Eby created the provin...

Jul 17, 2025

Maple Leafs acquire forward Dakota Joshua from Canucks for 2028 fourth-round pick

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired forward Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks, the team announced Thursday. In exchange, the Canucks receive a 2028 fourth-round draft pick. Joshua h...

Jul 17, 2025

British Open brings rain, sun, wind and Scottie Scheffler in range of the lead

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) - The British Open had a little bit of everything Thursday, from sunshine to rain, a breeze to strong gusts. And no surprise, it had Scottie Scheffler never too far fro...

Jul 17, 2025

Pogačar powers to big Pyrenees win to reclaim Tour de France yellow jersey

HAUTACAM, France (AP) - Tadej Pogaar powered to an impressive stage win on the first day in the Pyrenees to take back the Tour de France yellow jersey on Thursday. On a day when many wondered if he wo...

Jul 17, 2025

Calgary Flames sign Kerins, Kuznetsov and Poirier to two-way contracts

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have resigned centre Rory Kerins and defencemen Yan Kuznetsov and Jeremie Poirier, the NHL club announced Thursday. Kuznetsov signed a two-year, two-way deal worth US$812,...

Jul 17, 2025

After a year away, Toronto’s DeFrancesco brings hometown hope to Honda Indy

TORONTO - A year away from the IndyCar Series gave Toronto's Devlin DeFrancesco time to reflect - and grow, both as a driver and as a person. Now the 25-year-old is literally back in the driver's seat...

Jul 17, 2025

Olivia Smith is latest big-money move in women's soccer as transfer fees rise rapidly

Olivia Smith has set a new benchmark in women's soccer with her move from Liverpool to Arsenal for a reported 1 million pounds ($1.34 million). That makes the 20-year-old Canada forward the most expen...

Jul 17, 2025