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Head coach Stefan Ptaszek on his second go-around with McMaster Marauders

Stefan Ptaszek has a tough act to follow. His own. The 48-year-old Burlington, Ont., native is back for his second stint as the head football coach at McMaster University. He served as the M...

Aug 24, 2019

Court of Appeal reduces sentence handed down to ski coach Bertrand Charest

MONTREAL - Former national ski coach Bertrand Charest has seen his sentence for sexually abusing young female skiers under his care reduced by 21 months on appeal. Quebec's Court of Appeal ruled Thurs...

Aug 24, 2019

Promoters enthusiastic about Winnipeg NFL game despite fumbles

WINNIPEG - The promoters of an NFL pre-season game in Winnipeg remained enthusiastic in the hours before Thursday's kickoff despite some earlier fumbles. "It's going to be an exciting game a...

Aug 24, 2019

Canadian Brooke Henderson goes low in opening round of CP Women's Open

AURORA, Ont. - Canada's Brooke Henderson is quite comfortable in the role of defending champion. She showed why during a strong opening round Thursday morning at Magna Golf Club. H...

Aug 24, 2019

Canada's Tanguay in clubhouse at 5-under, Larsen leads at CP Women's Open

AURORA, Ont. - Canada's Anne-Catherine Tanguay was in the clubhouse at 5-under-par 211 after shooting a 71 on Saturday at the CP Women's Open. The Quebec City golfer bogeyed the par-4 third hole befor...

Aug 24, 2019

Salah double helps Liverpool to 3rd straight win in EPL

Mohamed Salah was just inside Arsenal's half when he collected the ball, befuddled David Luiz with a nonchalant jink and homed in on goal from the right wing. The Liverpool star made the finish look e...

Aug 24, 2019

Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov to meet again in U.S. Open first round

Felix Auger-Aliassime didn't have much time to savour his first career appearance at the U.S. Open. Overcome with heart palpitations during his first-round match last year against fellow Canadian and ...

Aug 24, 2019

Bishop-Nriagu is shutting down her season due to Achilles injury

TORONTO - Melissa Bishop-Nriagu, the Canadian record-holder and a world silver medallist in the 800 metres, is shutting down her season due to injury. The 31-year-old runner from Eganville, Ont., anno...

Aug 24, 2019

Patriots safety Chung indicted on cocaine possession charge

LACONIA, N.H. - New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung has been indicted in New Hampshire on a charge of cocaine possession, according to court paperwork released Thursday. A Belknap County grand j...

Aug 24, 2019

Olympic gold medallists Lindsey Vonn, PK Subban engaged

Lindsey Vonn and P.K. Subban can add a diamond (ring) to their gold (medals): The star athletes say they're engaged. Vonn, a three-time Olympic champion in Alpine skiing, and Subban, a defenceman for ...

Aug 24, 2019