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So far, so, so good: Organizers, police and others hail Vancouver’s World Cup
VANCOUVER — The production director for Vancouver’s FIFA Fan Festival says he heard the “complaining…
2-time Canadian Olympian Emma Maltais leaves Sceptres to sign 2-year contract with Victoire
MONTREAL (AP) — The Walter Cup champion Montreal Victoire signed Emma Maltais to a two-year…
Bills owner Terry Pegula helps open team’s new $2.1 billion stadium
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula got emotional and sniffled upon…
Meet Caramelo, the Mexico superfan attending his 11th World Cup
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Long after Mexico’s World Cup win against South Korea, fans young…
Brady Tkachuk introduced by Florida Panthers, discusses the trade to his brother’s team
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Brady Tkachuk was in the stands with his family when…
France coach Didier Deschamps to return home from World Cup to attend his mother’s funeral
PARIS (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps will return home from the World Cup following…
Calgary Flames acquire Nemec, Tsyplakov from New Jersey Devils
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have acquired defenceman Simon Nemec and right-winger Maxim Tsyplakov from…
Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron gets one-game suspension after red card for covering his mouth
ATLANTA (AP) — Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has been given a one-match suspension after he…
PWHL’s top pick Harvey ‘can’t wait’ to get started with Vancouver Goldeneyes
VANCOUVER — It’s been a big year for Caroline Harvey — and some of the…
Brian Rolapp the CEO to add title of PGA Tour commissioner next year
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Jay Monahan’s plan was to leave as PGA Tour commissioner at…
One Extraordinary Photo: What it takes for inclement weather to become the news of the match
PHILDELPHIA (AP) — Derik Hamilton is a freelance photographer for The Associated Press. He has…
In today’s NBA, when a Giannis-sized opportunity knocks, teams have to take the leap
MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is 31 years old. He has a history of injury…
Reds’ Elly De La Cruz is activated after spending 3 weeks on injured list with strained hamstring
CINCINNATI (AP) — Elly De La Cruz was back in the Cincinnati Reds’ lineup for…
Canadians Andreescu, Sebov move on to second round in Wimbledon qualifying
LONDON — Canada’s Bianca Andreescu moved on to the second round of Wimbledon women’s qualifying…
Brewers release third baseman Luis Rengifo after designating him for assignment
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Luis Rengifo has been released by the Milwaukee Brewers after opening the…
Infantino says FIFA will analyze using hydration breaks at future World Cups
ATLANTA (AP) — FIFA will consider keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite backlash…
NHL exploring potential expansion in Texas with Houston and Austin among the possibilities, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — NHL exploring potential expansion in Texas with Houston and Austin among…
NCAA panel approves new eligibility rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons
Eager to lessen the chaos of the transfer portal era, the NCAA approved a new…
NC State-Virginia game relocated from Brazil back to US will remain on Week Zero schedule
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The N.C. State-Virginia football game being relocated from Brazil back to…
Tennis Canada plans new stadium — with a roof — as part of Montreal modernization
MONTREAL — Tennis Canada plans to build a new centre-court stadium with a retractable roof…
New York Islanders hire Pascal Dupuis as director of player development
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders hired Stanley Cup winner Pascal Dupuis as…
Winning a national championship at Oklahoma starts with baseball players making their beds
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — When the Oklahoma baseball program brings in new players, coach Skip…
Mitchell, Rankin, Mital named top performers for Week 3 of the CFL season
TORONTO — Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell, Edmonton running back Justin Rankin and Toronto receiver…
Blue Jays activate righty Bieber from IL, confirm he will start against Astros
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays activated right-handed pitcher Shane Bieber from the injured list…