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Canadian women's volleyball team beats Mexico but fails to clinch Olympic spot

NINGBO, China - Canada's women's volleyball team scored a 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-17) win over Mexico on Saturday, but fell short in its bid to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Canadian attack w...

Sep 23, 2023

Australia under huge pressure in Rugby World Cup match with Wales. Scotland, Tonga look to rebound

The Rugby World Cup knockout stage has started early for Australia. On the back foot after a loss to Fiji, the Australians cannot afford to lose their third pool game - against Wales in Lyon - otherwi...

Sep 23, 2023

Canada women rally after slow start but can't catch England in 50-24 rugby loss

EXETER, United Kingdom - Canada recovered from a slow start Saturday but could not keep up with top-ranked England, losing 50-24 in a women's rugby test match. The two teams meet again next Saturday a...

Sep 23, 2023

Taquan Mizzell's TDs lead Lions past Elks 37-29; B.C. clinches playoff berth

EDMONTON - Taquan Mizzell ran in a pair of touchdowns as the B.C. Lions clinched a playoff spot with a 37-29 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Friday. Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., passed for 265 yard...

Sep 22, 2023

Rangers back on top of AL West after 8-5 win in opener over Mariners, and a loss by Astros

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Corey Seager got Texas started with his 32nd homer and rookie Evan Carter added a three-run blast as the Rangers took over the AL West lead for the first time in September with...

Sep 22, 2023

Crum powers Redblacks past Roughriders 36-28; Ottawa snaps seven-game losing skid

OTTAWA - Dustin Crum threw a pair of touchdown passes and ran for another to lead the Ottawa Redblacks to a 36-28 win over the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday. Crum finished with 243 passi...

Sep 22, 2023

Bassitt becomes AL's second 15-game winner as Blue Jays beat Rays 6-2

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Chris Bassitt became the American League's second 15-game winner and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Friday night in a matchup of teams holding the top...

Sep 22, 2023

Canada women down Jamaica 2-0 to take lead into second leg of Olympic qualifier

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Goals by Nichelle Prince and Adriana Leon gave Olympic champion Canada a 2-0 win over Jamaica on Friday in the opening game of a two-legged Olympic qualifier. The Canadian women ha...

Sep 22, 2023

Playoff clock ticking on Calgary Stampeders with five games left in regular season

CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders are running out of playoff runway. Calgary (4-9) is tied with the Edmonton Elks for fourth in the West Division and four points back of the Saskatchewan Roughriders (6...

Sep 22, 2023

Spruce Kings set to take on Silverbacks in season opener this weekend

PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings look to start their 2023 season off with a bang as they open up on the road against a team that ended their season just five months ago. The Salmon Arm S...

Sep 22, 2023