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Phil Wizard introduced breaking to the world by taking gold medal, mentors say

VANCOUVER - A gold medal win by Canadian Philip Kim at the Paris Olympics in breaking has introduced the world to the sport and its culture that is all about peace, love and unity, his former coaches ...

Aug 13, 2024

Bombers receiver Lawler set to return after breaking arm in season opener

WINNIPEG - Kenny Lawler is ready to give the Winnipeg Blue Bombers a helping hand. The star receiver was back practising with the team on Tuesday after breaking his right arm in their season-opening l...

Aug 13, 2024

Despite key absences, Alouettes GM Maciocia isn't surprised by team's hot first half

MONTREAL - Danny Maciocia wasn't expecting his Montreal Alouettes to fly out to an 8-1 first half of the season. But the fact the defending champions boast that league-leading record despite several k...

Aug 13, 2024

CFL Players' Association appoints Dyakowski as its interim executive director

TORONTO - The CFL Players' Association appointed Peter Dyakowski as its interim executive director Tuesday. Dyakowski will assume the role at the end of September when executive director Brian Ramsay ...

Aug 13, 2024

Toronto Raptors open NBA in-season tournament with road game against Milwaukee Bucks

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 12 in their opening game of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup in-season tournament. The Raptors and Bucks have been drawn into the tourname...

Aug 13, 2024

Elks DL Oakman, Redblacks QB Powell lead CFL's Week 10 honour roll

TORONTO - Edmonton Elks defensive lineman Shawn Oakman, Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Taylor Powell and the Toronto Argonauts' offensive line highlight the CFL's honour roll for Week 10 of the season. ...

Aug 13, 2024

My Boy Prince installed as early 7-5 favourite for King's Plate

TORONTO - My Boy Prince has been installed as the 7-5 early favourite for the $1-million King's Plate. The 2024 Plate Trial winner, trained by Mark Casse, will break from the No. 7 post in the 1 1/4-m...

Aug 13, 2024

York United signs son of former Mexican captain Rafael Marquez on loan

TORONTO - York United FC has signed midfielder Santiago Marquez, son of legendary Mexican defender Rafael Marquez, on loan for the remainder of the 2024 season. The 21-year-old, who arrives from Liga ...

Aug 13, 2024

Canadian men learn qualifying path for newly expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup

Canada has learned its road back to the Rugby World Cup, with qualification for the 2027 tournament via the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup. And it is a more promising path, restoring hope that the 21st-rank...

Aug 13, 2024

Source: Community-run Edmonton Elks being sold to private owner Larry Thompson

EDMONTON - Larry Thompson is the new private owner of the Edmonton Elks. A CFL source requesting anonymity said the former owner of Thompson Brothers Construction, will become the franchise's new owne...

Aug 13, 2024