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Ottawa cyclist Derek Gee needs new goals after shattering own expectations

With the season he's had, Derek Gee needs a new set of goals. The 27-year-old cyclist from Ottawa surprised "everyone" - including himself - by finishing third at the Criterium du Dauphine in June and...

Aug 28, 2024

Paralympic Games opening ceremony starts the final chapter on a long summer of sport in Paris

PARIS (AP) - Just weeks after hosting the Olympics, Paris began the final chapter of its summer of sports Wednesday with the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games. Against the backdrop of a setting...

Aug 28, 2024

Vancouver's Leah John trusting the process in first professional season on Epson Tour

Leah John knows that the standard answer for on what her goals are as an up-and-coming golfer should be something like "top 15 on the Epson Tour" or "get my LPGA card." But, if she's being honest, she...

Aug 28, 2024

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova knocked out in the second round of the US Open

NEW YORK (AP) - Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova was knocked out of the U.S. Open in the second round on Wednesday, defeated by Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-4, 7-5. The No. 8-seeded Krejcikova won her s...

Aug 28, 2024

Riders' Harris, Bombers' Ford earn CFL monthly honour roll awards

TORONTO - Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris and cornerback Tyrell Ford of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers were named the top offensive and defensive players Wednesday in the CFL's monthly h...

Aug 28, 2024

A look at 10 Canadian athletes to watch at the 2024 Paris Paralympics

PARIS - A look at 10 Canadian athletes to watch in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8. Aurelie Rivard, swimming Five-time Paralympic freestyle champion and double gold medallis...

Aug 28, 2024

Arbitrator rules in favour of CFL's indefinite suspension of Lemon

TORONTO - An independent arbitrator has upheld the CFL's indefinite suspension of Montreal Alouette Shawn Lemon for sports betting. The CFL made the announcement Wednesday morning and gave no indicati...

Aug 28, 2024

Canadians seek podium in Paris amid tougher Paralympic competition

PARIS - Paralympic Games medals have become harder for Canadians to win, which makes them precious in Paris. Canada's 126-member team is among 4,400 athletes from 168 countries competing in 22 sports ...

Aug 28, 2024

Vancouver Whitecaps top Pacific FC, earn spot in Canadian Championship final — again

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps are heading back to the Canadian Championship final after defeating Pacific FC 1-0 on Tuesday. The two-time defending champion 'Caps came into the back half of the ...

Aug 27, 2024

Alcaraz wins opener at U.S. Open, extends winning streak in Grand Slam matches to 15

NEW YORK (AP) - Carlos Alcaraz extended his winning streak to 15 straight Grand Slam matches with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory over Li Tu on Tuesday night in the first round of the U.S. Open. The No. ...

Aug 27, 2024