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Canada women's rugby captain de Goede happy to be home as Canada hosts Italy

LANGFORD, B.C. - Sunday's women's rugby test match between Canada and visiting Italy will be a family affair for Sophie de Goede. The Canadian captain is looking forward to a rare chance to play at ho...

Jul 22, 2022

B.C. Lions survive scare, claw out 17-12 victory over Hamilton Tiger-Cats

VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions were tested Thursday but hung on for a 17-12 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Quarterback Nathan Rourke tossed for 250 yards with two touchdowns for the Lions (4-1). He...

Jul 21, 2022

Canada's Brown seventh in world 200 metres; Arop, Ahmed advance to finals

EUGENE, Ore. - Canada's Aaron Brown says he plans to keep chasing that elusive individual medal. The 30-year-old from Toronto finished seventh in a sizzling 200 metres at the world track and field cha...

Jul 21, 2022

Lyles leads U.S. sweep; Jackson tops Jamaica 1-2 in 200

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Noah Lyles led wire to wire and routed the field in the 200 meters Thursday in 19.31 seconds, the third-fastest time ever, to lead America's second sprint sweep at the world champi...

Jul 21, 2022

Alouettes move into tie with Argoanuts atop East Division with win over Ottawa

OTTAWA - The Montreal Alouettes picked up their second win of the season as they beat the Ottawa Redblacks 40-33 on Thursday. Trevor Harris finished the night 25 for 31 for 341 yards and two touchdown...

Jul 21, 2022

Former CFL commissioner Doug Mitchell passes away at age 83

Doug Mitchell, a former CFL player who later served as league commissioner, has died. He was 83. Two sources confirmed that Mitchell died on Wednesday. The sources spoke on the condition of anonymity ...

Jul 21, 2022

Defence wraps cross-examination of Virtanen accuser as B.C. trial continues

VANCOUVER - The defence lawyer for former a Vancouver Canuck has wrapped up his cross-examination of the woman who has accused Jake Virtanen of sexually assaulting her in 2017, and the Crown closed it...

Jul 21, 2022

Timeline: Hockey Canada's handling of 2018 sexual assault allegation

A timeline of Hockey Canada's response to an alleged sexual assault involving eight players in London, Ont., in 2018: Jan. 5, 2018 - Canada's world junior hockey team defeats Sweden in the gold-medal ...

Jul 21, 2022

Assistants Lauer, Johnston join new head coach Bowness on Winnipeg Jets' staff

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have filled out the staff of new head coach Rick Bowness, naming Brad Lauer and Marty Johnston as assistants on Thursday. The 55-year-old Lauer was head coach for the West...

Jul 21, 2022

Toronto FC's Lorenzo Insigne to take part in MLS all-star skills challenge

Newly arrived Toronto FC winger Lorenzo Insigne will take part in the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge, part of the festivities surrounding the Aug. 10 game between the MLS and Liga MX all-stars at Minne...

Jul 21, 2022