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Ahmed breaks his own Canadian record with sixth-place finish in 10K at worlds

DOHA, Qatar - Mohammed Ahmed broke his own national record in the men's 10,000 metres on Sunday as Canada was held off the podium on the final day of the world track and field championships. Ahme...

Oct 08, 2019

Canada must find energy for last chance at RWC vs. Namibia

KOBE, Japan - Canada coach Kingsley Jones isn't worried about his players' hearts. It's their legs that concern him. Canada was walloped 63-0 and 66-7 in successive games against New Zealand and South...

Oct 08, 2019

Winnipeg Jets lose two more key defencemen

PITTSBURGH - The Winnipeg Jets' short-handed defence has received more bad news. Jets coach Paul Maurice said Josh Morrissey would miss a second straight game on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh P...

Oct 08, 2019

B.C. Lions, Saskatchewan Roughriders players take CFL weekly honours

TORONTO - B.C. receiver Bryan Burnham, Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Shaq Evans and Lions quarterback Mike Reilly are the CFL's top performers for Week 17. Burnham scored a career-high three touch...

Oct 08, 2019

Whitecaps coach Dos Santos hungry for success after 'challenging' first year

VANCOUVER - Asked to describe his first year as coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps, Marc Dos Santos paused. "Challenging," he said after several seconds. The description may be an understateme...

Oct 08, 2019

Harden dazzles, then Raptors rally past Rockets in Japan

When James Harden's night was over, defence got easier for the Toronto Raptors. Pascal Siakam scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and the Raptors - in their first game since winning the NBA Final...

Oct 08, 2019

South Africa demolishes Canada 66-7, all but into quarters

KOBE, Japan - South Africa demolished 14-man Canada 66-7 to pretty much confirm its place in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. The Springboks scored 10 tries and had four tries and a bonus...

Oct 08, 2019

CP NewsAlert: Toronto Argonauts fire general manager Jim Popp

TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts have fired general manager Jim Popp. A source confirmed the move to The Canadian Press. The source was granted anonymity because the decision will not be announced unti...

Oct 08, 2019

Felix Auger-Aliassime, Vasek Pospisil win at Shanghai Masters

SHANGHAI - Canadians improved to 4-0 at the Shanghai Masters after wins by Felix Auger-Aliassime and Vasek Pospisil on Tuesday. Vancouver's Pospisil won his second match in as many days and just his t...

Oct 08, 2019

Cole fans 15, Bregman homers as Astros top Rays 3-1

Houston's pair of aces dealt the Astros a pair of wins. Gerrit Cole carried his splendid September into an outstanding October with a 15-strikeout performance and Alex Bregman handed fans chanting MVP...

Oct 07, 2019