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Carl Levin, Michigan's longest-serving senator, dies at 87

DETROIT (AP) - Famous for gazing over eyeglasses worn on the end of his nose, Carl Levin seemed at ease wherever he went, whether attending a college football game back home in Michigan or taking on a...

Jul 30, 2021

Canada loses heartbreaker to Mexico on late goal at Gold Cup semifinal in Houston

HOUSTON - A gutted Canada exited the Gold Cup on Thursday, sent home by a heartbreaking 99th-minute goal in a 2-1 loss to Mexico in the CONCACAF tournament semifinal. But the young Canadian side sent ...

Jul 30, 2021

Canadian women's eight crew captures rowing gold; first in event since 1992

TOKYO - The Canadian women's eight rowing crew has captured gold at the Tokyo Olympics. The eight rowers crossed the line first in Friday's final in a time of five minutes 59.13 seconds at Sea Forest ...

Jul 29, 2021

Guerrero hits 3-run homer out of Fenway as Jays rout Red Sox

BOSTON (AP) - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer all the way out of Fenway Park, Hyun Jin Ryu held Boston to two hits over six innings and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the Red Sox 13-1 on Thu...

Jul 29, 2021

Carl Levin, Michigan's longest-serving senator, dies at 87

DETROIT (AP) - Famous for gazing over eyeglasses worn on the end of his nose, Carl Levin seemed at ease wherever he went, whether attending a college football game back home in Michigan or taking on a...

Jul 29, 2021

Toronto Raptors pick Florida State forward Scottie Barnes fourth overall in NBA draft

The Toronto Raptors selected Florida State forward Scottie Barnes with the fourth-overall pick in the NBA draft Thursday. The 19-year-old averaged 10.3 points and 4.1 assists last season and was named...

Jul 29, 2021

Veteran CFL quarterback Dakota Prukop among 16 players released by Calgary Stampeders

CALGARY - Veteran CFL quarterback Dakota Prukop was among 16 players released Thursday by the Calgary Stampeders. Prukop, an American, signed with Calgary in January. He spent his first three CFL seas...

Jul 29, 2021

Veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon among 16 players released by the Edmonton Elks

EDMONTON - Veteran CFL players Shawn Lemon, Thaddeus Coleman, Vontae Diggs and Kenny Shaw were among the Edmonton Elks' final cuts Thursday. Edmonton made its final roster decisions ahead of the CFL's...

Jul 29, 2021

Canadian MLS teams given green light to finish out season using home stadiums

Major League Soccer confirmed Thursday that the three Canadian teams can continue playing at home through the remainder of the regular season and playoffs. All three are back home already with Toronto...

Jul 29, 2021

Habs' sponsors satisfied with team owner's apology for drafting Logan Mailloux

MONTREAL - Corporate sponsors for the Montreal Canadiens are saying they are satisfied with the apology from team owner Geoff Molson for drafting a player who was convicted of a sex crime in Sweden. R...

Jul 29, 2021