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Quarterback Dustin Crum has been impressive as a rusher for Redblacks

Dustin Crum has given Ottawa Redblacks plenty to cheer about the last two weeks. The young quarterback rallied Ottawa to a stunning 31-28 overtime home win Saturday night over the Winnipeg Blue Bomber...

Jul 19, 2023

Senators move on from AGM Trent Mann as new owners prepare to take control

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators announced Wednesday that they have parted ways with assistant general manager Trent Mann. The NHL team made the move official after reports broke last week that the 50-yea...

Jul 19, 2023

Canadian diver McKay claims bronze at World Aquatics Championships in Japan

FUKUOKA, Japan - Canadian diver Caeli McKay captured bronze in the women's 10-metre platform final at the World Aquatics Championships on Wednesday. It's Canada's first medal at the event, which runs ...

Jul 19, 2023

Nigeria's focus will turn from finances to football for its Women's World Cup opener against Canada

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - All the focus on Randy Waldrum's criticism of the Nigerian soccer federation and the rebuke he received in return will count for very little Friday when the Super Falcons op...

Jul 19, 2023

Canadian head coach praises Ali Ahmed development: 'I wanted Canada to see him'

VANCOUVER - Ali Ahmed is both grateful and humble. He's grateful for the trust his coaches have placed in him. He also deflects praise and says he's just doing his job. The 22-year-old from Toronto ha...

Jul 19, 2023

Canadian women relaxed ahead of World Cup opener but still face some injury issues

MELBOURNE, Australia - Canada looked relaxed at training Wednesday ahead of its FIFA Women's World Cup opener against Nigeria, although several players appeared to be working at their own pace. Midfie...

Jul 19, 2023

Veteran captains set to shake hands at Canada-Nigeria match at World Cup

MELBOURNE, Australia - Experience gets its due Thursday night when Canada opens play against Nigeria at the FIFA Women's World Cup. There are just two 40-year-old players at the 32-team tournament, an...

Jul 19, 2023

Women's World Cup spotlight shining on Australia as co-host New Zealand seeks its own attention

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - In a country known more for its love of rugby than women's soccer, New Zealand is aiming to win fans as well as matches. The Football Ferns kick off the Women's World Cup ...

Jul 19, 2023

Low-key Kiwis: New Zealand slow to embrace Women’s World Cup

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - International visitors are greeted at the arrivals hall in Auckland's airport by a display promoting the Women's World Cup with such detail it includes carpeting resemblin...

Jul 18, 2023

12 MLB teams score in double digits for 1st time since 1894, when record 13 accomplished feat

NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball had a night of offense not seen in 129 years, with 12 teams scoring double-digit runs. Twelve teams tied May 30, 1884, for the second-most in one day, trailing on...

Jul 18, 2023