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Team World strikes first as Shelton cruises to win over Fils at Laver Cup

VANCOUVER - Ben Shelton defeated Arthur Fils 7-6 (4), 6-1 as Team World took an early lead over Team Europe at the Laver Cup international tennis tournament. Shelton won 85 per cent of first-serve poi...

Sep 22, 2023

Dabrowski, Routliffe through to women's doubles final at Guadalajara Open

GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand advanced to the women's doubles final of the Guadalajara Open with a 6-2, 7-6 (4) win over Mayar Sharif of E...

Sep 22, 2023

'My body is trained for this,' says Prince George Cougars head coach in preparation for season opener

PRINCE GEORGE - Hockey is back at the CN Centre and the Cougars are eager to hit the ice against the Tri-City Americans. The last time the Cougars played Tri-City, was during the first round of playof...

Sep 22, 2023

Spruce Kings name leadership group for 2023-24 season

PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings are proud to announce three alternate captains for the 2023-24 season.Forwards Kilian McGregor-Bennett (03), Luca Primerano (05) and Linden Makow (04) wil...

Sep 22, 2023

Blue Jays slugger Guerrero back in starting lineup for series opener against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returned to the starting lineup Friday for Toronto's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. Guerrero, who missed most of the last two ...

Sep 22, 2023

Spencer Martin wants NHL goalie job in Vancouver, but in tough with DeSmith's arrival

VICTORIA - Spencer Martin's odds of landing the backup goaltending job with the Vancouver Canucks were dealt a blow this week when the National Hockey League team traded for veteran netminder Casey De...

Sep 22, 2023

Argos looking to maintain their competitive edge during stretch run

TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts' late-season push will be a lot about team management for head coach Ryan Dinwiddie. Toronto (11-1) hosts Hamilton (6-7) on Saturday night in the fourth and final regul...

Sep 22, 2023

Toronto FC talks of need to stay professional as dismal MLS season nears an end

As Toronto FC's Titanic-like 2023 season nears an end, the talk is of professionalism. Languishing in 15th and last place in the Eastern Conference and escaping the MLS basement only on goal differenc...

Sep 22, 2023

Reinbacher still adjusting, but showing promise at Canadiens training camp

BROSSARD, Que. - David Reinbacher is under pressure as a fifth-overall pick for the Montreal Canadiens. But head coach Martin St. Louis believes the 18-year-old Austrian defenceman is doing just fine ...

Sep 22, 2023

Laver Cup needs standalone time to attract top tennis players: John McEnroe

VANCOUVER - Tennis great and Team World captain John McEnroe is sharing his frustration over what he see as a lack of cooperation and care from tennis organization officials when it comes to the Laver...

Sep 22, 2023