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Edmonton Oilers hire Stan Bowman as general manager, vice president

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as the team's general manager and vice president of hockey operations, the club announced Wednesday. Bowman, 51, becomes the 11th GM in Oilers his...

Jul 24, 2024

Canada defeats Dominican Republic 1-0 at CONCACAF men's U-20 championship

IRAPUATO - Tavio Ciccarelli scored in the 86th minute to lift Canada over the Dominican Republic 1-0 on Tuesday at the 2024 CONCACAF men's under-20 soccer championship. Ciccarelli entered as a substit...

Jul 23, 2024

Lowe's two-run homer lifts Rays to 4-2 win over Blue Jays in series opener

TORONTO - Designated hitter Brandon Lowe smacked a two-run homer in the fifth inning to help the Tampa Bay Rays take a series-opening 4-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Trailing 3-0, Vladi...

Jul 23, 2024

CF Montreal trades forward Mason Toye to Portland Timbers

MONTREAL - CF Montreal has traded American forward Mason Toye to the Portland Timbers. Montreal announced the transaction Tuesday, acquiring a second-round pick in the 2025 Major League Soccer SuperDr...

Jul 23, 2024

Member of Canada Soccer support team detained in France for alleged drone use

PARIS - The Canadian Olympic Committee says a "non-accredited" member of Canada Soccer's support team has been detained by French authorities in Saint-tienne for allegedly using a drone to record New ...

Jul 23, 2024

Alexander's 21 points lead Canada to 77-74 win over Australia in pre-Olympic game

SEGOVIA - Kayla Alexander had 21 points and six rebounds as Canada's women's basketball team continued its preparations for the Paris Olympics with a 77-74 won over No. 3 Australia on Tuesday. Natalie...

Jul 23, 2024

Hendrix, Ajou claim top scores in weekly CFL honour roll

TORONTO - Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Ajou Ajou and defensive lineman DeWayne Hendrix of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats were among the top performers in the CFL's weekly honour roll Tuesday. Ajou was t...

Jul 23, 2024

Winnipeg Blue Bombers add veteran defensive back Grymes to practice roster

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers added veteran defensive back Aaron Grymes to the practice roster Tuesday. Grymes, 33, was released in January by the Edmonton Elks after missing the 2022 and 2023 ...

Jul 23, 2024

Dodgers' lefty Paxton designated for assignment as Ryan makes debut

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers made a surprising change to their evolving rotation Monday. Veteran James Paxton of Richmond, B.C., was designated for assignment to make room for River Ryan...

Jul 22, 2024

Newly acquired winger Daniel Sprong wants to keep evolving with Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER - Daniel Sprong's road through the NHL has been a winding one. After signing a one-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the 27-year-old scoring winger is looking to make his latest dest...

Jul 22, 2024