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Saudi and LIV a topic with no answers as U.S. Open approaches

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The U.S. Open trophy is no longer in Matt Fitzpatrick's possession. The questions about Saudi involvement in golf and the LIV Golf circuit won't go away. Not much has changed from B...

Jun 12, 2023

Toronto Six re-sign defender Kati Tabin to two-year, $220K contract

TORONTO - The Toronto Six have re-signed defender Kati Tabin to a two-year, US$220,000 contract through the 2024-25 Premier Hockey Federation season. The 26-year-old from Winnipeg led all PHF defender...

Jun 12, 2023

The Athletic cuts nearly 20 jobs, 4% of newsroom for New York Times-owned sports site

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Athletic, a subscription sports outlet owned by The New York Times, is laying off about 4% of its newsroom staff as part of reorganization efforts, the company confirmed on Monda...

Jun 12, 2023

Riders put veteran quarterback Harris in harm's way with final offensive play call

They got the win, but head coach Craig Dickenson and the Saskatchewan Roughriders didn't earn any extra points for style Sunday night. The Riders were able to effectively run the ball late in their 17...

Jun 12, 2023

Winning a major or the Presidents Cup are the new goals for Canadians on PGA Tour

TORONTO - Winning the RBC Canadian Open has been the goal for Canada's PGA Tour players for decades. But now that Nick Taylor has won it, Canada's male pro golfers are searching for a new objective. "...

Jun 12, 2023

New tribute unveiled for George Dixon, the first Canadian to win a world boxing title

HALIFAX - A ceremony was held today on the Halifax waterfront to pay tribute to boxing great George Dixon, the first Black boxer and first Canadian to win a world title. About 50 people were on hand a...

Jun 12, 2023

All-star defensive back Jamal Peters re-joins Toronto Argonauts

Jamal Peters is back with the double blue. The Toronto Argonauts announced Monday they have signed the 2022 CFL all-star. The team did not provide terms of the contract. He re-joins the reigning Grey ...

Jun 12, 2023

Calgary Flames call press conference to announce next head coach

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have called a press conference and are expected to announce the team's next head coach. The job has been vacant since Darryl Sutter was fired in May. Ryan Huska is reporte...

Jun 12, 2023

Canada's Raonic beats Kecmanovic for first ATP Tour win in almost two years

'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Netherlands - Canada's Milos Raonic defeated Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-4 at the Libema Open for his first ATP Tour match victory in nearly two years. Raonic, from Thornhill, ...

Jun 12, 2023

Nick Taylor's victory at RBC Canadian Open 'monumental' on multiple levels

Nick Taylor tossed his putter having realized what he had accomplished. That moment on Sunday was followed by thunderous cheers and jumping from the fans at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto, w...

Jun 12, 2023