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Not cool: Jamaican bobsledder wants thief to return stolen shell to Calgary bar

An original member of the Jamaican bobsled team featured in the 1993 movie "Cool Runnings" is imploring whoever stole the nose cone from a sled that appeared in the film to return it to a Calgary bar....

Oct 28, 2020

After stint as England's No. 2, Bev Priestman takes over Canada women's soccer team

TORONTO - Bev Priestman, who spent five years developing talent for the Canadian women's soccer program and served as an assistant coach to John Herdman, is returning to take over the Canada women's t...

Oct 28, 2020

Raptors' Terence Davis arrested in New York after allegedly assaulting girlfriend

NEW YORK - Toronto Raptors guard Terence Davis was arrested in New York City on Tuesday after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. According to an NYPD statement, the victim visited Davis at the Beekm...

Oct 28, 2020

Best Betts: Dodgers win first World Series title since 1988

ARLINGTON, Texas - Mookie Betts came to the Dodgers to make a World Series difference. With a mad dash to home plate, he put Los Angeles over the top. The end of a frustrating championship drought for...

Oct 27, 2020

Willis gets MLS-leading 9th shutout, Nashville tops Montreal

HARRISON, N.J. - Randall Leal scored in the 33rd minute, Joe Willis recorded his MLS-leading ninth shutout and Nashville SC beat the Montreal Impact 1-0 on Tuesday night at Red Bull Arena. Nashville (...

Oct 27, 2020

Rather than motivational talks, McBean tells athletes to stay on goal-achieving path

When Marnie McBean heard a knee ligament 'pop' just months before the 1992 Summer Olympics, she thought her Games were over. She overcame the hurdle and went on to win two gold medals in rowing ...

Oct 27, 2020

Former Riders kicker Brett Lauther patiently awaiting opportunity to kick in the NFL

The 2020 football season continues to be an exercise in patience for Brett Lauther. For months, the 29-year-old native of Truro, N.S., prepared for an uncertain CFL season during the COVID-19 pandemic...

Oct 27, 2020

Winnipeg Jets lock up homegrown forward Jansen Harkins for two more seasons

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Jansen Harkins to a two-year contract with an average annual value of US$725,000. The 23-year-old product of North Vancouver, B.C., made his NHL debut ...

Greg Fry Oct 27, 2020

New York City FC coach measured in praise of TFC's Pozuelo, saying 'He's not Messi'

While many see Toronto FC playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo as one of the leading MLS MVP candidates this season, New York City FC coach Ronny Deila is measured in his approval. "For me it's not about one p...

Oct 27, 2020

World champion Coleman banned 2 yrs; to miss Tokyo Olympics

MONACO - Men's 100-meter world champion Christian Coleman was banned for two years on Tuesday and lost his chance to succeed Usain Bolt as the fastest man at the Olympic Games. Track and field's Athle...

Oct 27, 2020