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Veteran Ashley Steacy bows out as Canada finishes third in rugby sevens finale
CLERMONT FERRAND, France - Veteran Ashley Steacy ended her international rugby sevens career on a winning note Sunday as Canada thumped France 36-7 to win the bronze medal at the Clermont-Ferrand Seve...
Jun 25, 2017
Canada's Lance Stroll defies critics with impressive podium in Azerbaijan
BAKU, Azerbaijan - When the critics were speculating over how he got a seat in Formula One, teenager Lance Stroll simply ignored them. The 18-year-old Canadian driver, son of billionaire investor Lawr...
Jun 25, 2017
Van der Merwe makes Canada rugby history but still rues 28-28 draw with U.S.
TORONTO - After hobbling into the post-game interview room, co-captain DTH van der Merwe took little pleasure in making Canadian rugby history in a 28-28 tie with the United States. Van der Merwe̵...
Jun 25, 2017
U.S. coach helps out Toronto FC, leaving Altidore and Bradley more club time
TORONTO - Bruce Arena has given Toronto FC a helping hand in its Major League Soccer campaign. The U.S. national team coach opted not to pluck captain Michael Bradley and striker Jozy Altidore from th...
Jun 25, 2017
Erin Andrews, ex-NHL player Jarret Stoll marry in Montana
NEW YORK - Sportscaster Erin Andrews and former NHL player Jarret Stoll have tied the knot. Publicists for Andrews confirm that the 39-year-old Fox Sports sideline reporter and “Dancing with the...
Jun 25, 2017
Rivals Hamilton, Vettel clash as Ricciardo wins chaotic race
BAKU, Azerbaijan - As Daniel Ricciardo celebrated winning a hectic Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday, title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel clashed in a bitter incident that could shape the r...
Jun 25, 2017
Gordon Johnston leads Canada past India 3-2 and 2018 World Cup berth
LONDON - Gordon Johnston scored twice, including the game-winner on a backhand shot in the 44th minute, as Canada rallied from a 2-1 deficit in the second half and beat sixth-ranked India 3-2 on Sunda...
Jun 25, 2017
Flames make biggest splash among Canadian teams (again) on draft weekend
CHICAGO - The draft weekend splash is becoming an annual Calgary Flames tradition. For the third straight June, Flames general manager Brad Treliving swung a big deal at the draft, this time landing 2...
Jun 25, 2017
Saturday's Games
Saturday’s Games CFL Edmonton 30 B.C. 27 — MLB American League Kansas City 3 Toronto 2 Texas 8 N.Y. Yankees 1 Oakland 10 Chicago White Sox 2 Baltimore 8 Tampa Bay 3 Minnesota 4 Cleveland 2...
Jun 25, 2017
Whyte boots winning field goal as Edmonton Eskimos stun B.C. Lions 30-27
VANCOUVER - The Edmonton Eskimos kept a play in their back pocket all night, waiting for the right time. Moments after the B.C. Lions had tied the score late in the fourth quarter Saturday, they decid...
Jun 24, 2017