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Nadal edges Medvedev for 4th US Open title, 19th Slam trophy
NEW YORK - The 19th Grand Slam title that seemed so inevitable for Rafael Nadal during the first two-plus sets of the U.S. Open final suddenly seemed in doubt as Daniil Medvedev forced it to a fifth. ...
Sep 08, 2019
Pendrith wins Mackenzie Investments Open, closes in on Korn Ferry Tour card
Taylor Pendrith is enjoying himself on the golf course again. Just look at his scorecards. Pendrith, from Richmond Hill, Ont., shot a 5-under 67 to win the Mackenzie Investments Open on Sunday, matchi...
Sep 08, 2019
Jets first-round pick Heinola looking to make an impact at rookie showcase
BELLEVILLE, Ont. - From the smaller NHL rinks to the passion of Canadian hockey fans, Winnipeg Jets prospect defenceman Ville Heinola has found a lot to like as he transitions to the North American ga...
Sep 08, 2019
Russian election-meddling in Canada linked to Arctic ambitions: report
OTTAWA - A new University of Calgary study is predicting Russian interference in the federal election campaign to serve what it describes as the Kremlin's long-term interest of competing against ...
Sep 08, 2019
American Airlines mechanic accused of sabotaging flight
MIAMI - An American Airlines mechanic charged with sabotaging a plane because he was upset over stalled labour contract negotiations was fired from another airline several years ago and briefly had hi...
Sep 08, 2019
Injuries reported in stampede at Lil Wayne's music festival
NEW ORLEANS - A crowd stampede injured several people attending a New Orleans festival organized by rapper Lil Wayne. Large portions of an audience estimated to include 15,000 people ran at least twic...
Sep 08, 2019
Humboldt seeks new image to help city move on from deadly Broncos crash
HUMBOLDT, Sask. - The Saskatchewan city of Humboldt is looking to revamp its image as a way of helping people move past the Broncos bus crash. Spokeswoman Penny Lee says Humboldt became...
Sep 08, 2019
Maine to allow ranked votes in general presidential election
PORTLAND, Maine - Maine moved ahead Friday with plans to become the first state to allow voters to rank candidates in a general presidential election. Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, said she'll allow a...
Sep 08, 2019
Glasnow strikes out 5 in return, Rays beat sinking Blue Jays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Tyler Glasnow struck out five over two innings in his return from a four-month layoff caused by a strained right forearm, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Toronto 8-3 Sunday to compl...
Sep 08, 2019
Andreescu's coach knows Canadian needs to play 'complete match' in final
NEW YORK - Before the U.S. Open began, Patrick Mouratoglou predicted Bianca Andreescu would be in the final. He was right. Serena Williams's coach also is confident the rising Canadian tennis star wil...
Sep 08, 2019