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Ukraine paddlers to push hard at Worlds, as reminder "sport must live" despite war

DARTMOUTH, N.S. - Ukrainian paddlers at the world championships are grateful for the tranquility of the Dartmouth lakes - having temporarily left behind sirens and missiles flying overhead. But for Pa...

Aug 01, 2022

Mateo Restrepo trades one dream for another, leaving pro soccer for med school

At 25, Mateo Restrepo has already achieved one dream by playing pro soccer. Now the HFX Wanderers FC defender is embarking on another, quitting football for medical school. The Toronto native left Mon...

Aug 01, 2022

Canadian gymnast Dolci takes silver in men's floor event at Commonwealth Games

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom - Canadian gymnast Felix Dolci has picked up his second medal of the Commonwealth Games, taking silver in the men's floor event. Dolci, from Laval, Que., earned a score of 1...

Aug 01, 2022

AP sources: NFL suspends Browns QB Deshaun Watson 6 games

The NFL suspended Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson for six games on Monday for violating its personal conduct policy following accusations of sexual misconduct made against him by two dozen...

Aug 01, 2022

COVID-19 vaccinations add new twist to MLB trade deadline

PHOENIX (AP) - This is always a stressful time of year for Major League Baseball's 30 general managers, who are evaluating talent, juggling financial implications and trying to figure out ways to make...

Jul 31, 2022

Redblacks record first win by upsetting Argonauts 23-13

TORONTO - The Ottawa Redblacks are no longer the CFL's only winless team. Jaelon Acklin had a touchdown reception and led his team with 144 receiving yards as the Redblacks defeated the Toronto Argona...

Jul 31, 2022

D.C. United stuns Orlando City 2-1 in Rooney's debut

WASHINGTON (AP) - New D.C. United coach Wayne Rooney didn't have to wait long to earn his first victory. Chris Durkin and Taxiarchis Fountas scored goals during second-half stoppage time and D.C. Unit...

Jul 31, 2022

AP sources: Decision in Watson discipline case coming Monday

A decision on discipline for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson following accusations of sexual misconduct is coming Monday. Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Pre...

Jul 31, 2022

Finau wins Rocket Mortgage for 2nd straight victory; Canada's Pendrith ties for 2nd

DETROIT (AP) - Tony Finau ran away with the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Sunday at Detroit Golf Club to become the first PGA Tour player in three years to win consecutive regular-season events. Finau cl...

Jul 31, 2022

It's coming home! England rejoices as soccer women win Euros

LONDON (AP) - "It's coming home!" England won a major international soccer tournament on Sunday for the first time in more than half a century. The fact it was the women's team, not the men's, that en...

Jul 31, 2022