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Quarterback Trevor Harris back in action for Roughriders’ clash with Alouettes
By Jeff DeDekker, The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2024
REGINA – Trevor Harris may not be at 100 per cent physically but after missing six games, the Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback is ready to get back on the field on Friday night against the Montreal Alouettes. Harris was injured late in the second quarter of a 36-20 victory over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on June 23. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champ Duke will have to contend with Ames, Els at Rogers Charity Classic
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2024
CALGARY – One year ago, Ken Duke won the 2023 Shaw Charity Classic at Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club for his first PGA Tour Champions title in his 100th career start. Back to defend his title at the rebranded Rogers Charity Classic, Duke will have to fend off challenges from the likes of Ernie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australian breaker Rachael Gunn says ridicule of her Olympic performance has been ‘devastating’
By The Associated Press on August 15th, 2024
SYDNEY (AP) – Australian breaker Rachael Gunn said the backlash to her much-ridiculed Olympic performance has been “devastating,” adding Thursday that she took the competition seriously and gave her best effort. The 36-year-old b-girl known as Raygun said in a video posted to social media that she wasn’t prepared for the level of negative attention ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors open 2024-25 NBA season at home to Cleveland Cavaliers
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors open their 2024-25 campaign at home against Cleveland as they look to bounce back from a disappointing season. The NBA released its regular-season schedule Thursday, with Toronto getting things going Oct. 23 against the Cavaliers. In another key early matchup, the Raptors host Jamal Murray of Kitchener, Ont., and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fernandez saves double match point, upsets Rybakina at Cincinnati Open
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2024
CINCINNATI – Canada’s Leylah Fernandez overcame 20 aces and saved two match points before beating fourth seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4 in second-round action Thursday at the Cincinnati Open. Rybakina, who hadn’t played since losing in the Wimbledon semifinals to eventual champion Barbora Krejcikova, had double-match point while serving up 6-5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Edmonton Elks owner says classic ‘Double E’ logo to drive the team’s branding
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2024
EDMONTON – The new owner of the Edmonton Elks wouldn’t say whether the CFL team is in line for a rebranding, but he said the classic “Double E” logo will be more prevalent in the future. Alberta businessman Larry Thompson was introduced as the Elks first private owner at a press conference Tuesday. Thompson referred ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buffalo Bills starting linebacker Matt Milano out indefinitely with torn left bicep
By John Wawrow, The Associated Press on August 15th, 2024
Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott announced on Thursday that linebacker Matt Milano is out indefinitely and will miss at least the first few months of the season with a torn left bicep in what becomes the starter’s latest setback after missing a majority of last season with a broken leg. McDermott provided the update as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL’s Edmonton Elks announce Alberta businessman Larry Thompson new owner
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2024
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks have announced Larry Thompson as the CFL team’s new owner. The former owner of Thompson Brothers Construction and longtime fan of the club is the Elks’ first private owner. With Thompson taking over the Elks, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers are the last two community-owned teams in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mauricio Pochettino negotiating to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. soccer coach, AP source says
By Steve Douglas, The Associated Press on August 15th, 2024
Mauricio Pochettino and the U.S. Soccer Federation are working toward a deal for him to become the men’s national team coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Pochettino, the former Tottenham, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain coach, has agreed to take over as the U.S. coach but the deal is not complete, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL’s Edmonton Elks call press conference to announce new owner
By The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2024
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Elks have called a press conference for Thursday to announce the CFL team’s new owner. A CFL source requesting anonymity told The Canadian Press on Tuesday that the new owner is Alberta businessman Larry Thompson. He is the former owner of Thompson Brothers Construction. With a private owner taking over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada rugby coach Kingsley Jones bullish about future of 21st-ranked Canadian men
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2024
Canada rugby coach Kingsley Jones is feeling bullish about his team these days. Its qualifying road to the 2027 World Cup has been set and the 21st-ranked Canadian men’s schedule is filling up, starting Aug. 25 against No. 14 Japan in Vancouver in Pacific Nations Cup play. And Jones, who took over the side in ... Read More »
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