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Raptors sign 2024 draft picks Walter, Mogbo and Shead
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed 2024 draft picks Ja'Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead. The Raptors did not provide financial terms of the deals when announcing the signings Thursda...
Jul 04, 2024
Calgary Stampede rodeo medical clinic treats a parade of aches and pains
CALGARY - The action behind the bucking chutes can be as hectic as the rodeo infield at the Calgary Stampede. The rodeo's medical clinic under the grandstand is a revolving door that starts whirling b...
Jul 04, 2024
Blue Jays drop series finale against Astros as offence fizzles after first inning
TORONTO - The Blue Jays and Astros provided some early July 4 fireworks Thursday, but Toronto was unable to keep the offence rolling past the first inning in a 5-3 loss to Houston. The teams combined ...
Jul 04, 2024
Springer posts the 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history with his eagle-birdie finish for a 59
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) - Hayden Springer posted the 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history when he finished eagle-birdie in the John Deere Classic on Thursday for a 12-under 59. Springer shot 27 on the fron...
Jul 04, 2024
Herdman looks for answers as inconsistent Toronto FC continues to lose
TORONTO - John Herdman walked through the doors of Toronto FC's training facility at 8 a.m. Thursday, just hours after watching his team blow an early 1-0 lead and suffer its fifth straight loss. Winl...
Jul 04, 2024
Arbitrator reinstates suspension of Alouettes DL Lemon ahead of August hearing
TORONTO - An arbitrator has reinstated the CFL's indefinite suspension of Montreal Alouettes defensive lineman Shawn Lemon for gambling on sports. The CFL said in a statement Lemon will remain suspend...
Jul 04, 2024
Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette scratched from lineup against Astros because of forearm bruise
TORONTO (AP) - Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was scratched from the lineup for Thursday afternoon's game against Houston because of a right forearm contusion. The two-time All-Star and two-time AL h...
Jul 04, 2024
Cameron named Canada head coach for 2025 world junior hockey championship
CALGARY - Dave Cameron will be back behind the Canadian bench at the 2025 world junior hockey championship. Hockey Canada announced Thursday that Cameron will serve as head coach as it revealed its te...
Jul 04, 2024
Captain Emma Wright leads Canadian women's water polo team into Paris
MONTREAL - Team captain Emma Wright will lead Canada's women's water polo team at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Water Polo Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced the team's roster Thursday...
Jul 04, 2024
Jets sign defenceman Haydn Fleury, forward Mason Shaw to one-year, two-way contracts
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Haydn Fleury and forward Mason Shaw. The Jets said Thursday that both deals are one-year, two-way contracts with an average annual value of US$775,0...
Jul 04, 2024