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Canada falls to Dominican Republic in final exhibition game ahead of FIBA World Cup

Canada falls to Dominican Republic in final exhibition game ahead of FIBA World Cup

GRANADA, Spain — Lu Dort scored a team-high 13 points but it was not enough as Canada fell 94-88 to the Dominican Republic in its final tune-up game for the FIBA World Cup on Friday.
Petrovic sits atop leaderboard through first round of Shaw Charity Classic

Petrovic sits atop leaderboard through first round of Shaw Charity Classic

CALGARY — It all came together for Tim Petrovic. The American birdied his final three holes, and four of his last five, to card a round of 8-under 62 and take the opening-round lead at the Shaw Charity Classic on Friday.
Lions receivers ensuring offensive hot streak continues despite battling injuries

Lions receivers ensuring offensive hot streak continues despite battling injuries

SURREY, B.C. — Halfway through the season and the B.C. Lions receiving corps is hitting its stride.
Canadian men upset at having to sit out FIFA international window in September

Canadian men upset at having to sit out FIFA international window in September

The Canadian men's soccer team, firing another broadside in its bitter labour battle with Canada Soccer, says it is "extremely disappointed" that it will be idle during next month's FIFA international window.
UVic rugby star wins first cap for Canada, then goes in first round of MLR draft

UVic rugby star wins first cap for Canada, then goes in first round of MLR draft

Gabe Casey, who won his first cap for Canada against Tonga on Monday, completed an eventful week when he was taken in the first round of the Major League Rugby collegiate draft.
Redblacks host Alouettes looking for better results against East rivals

Redblacks host Alouettes looking for better results against East rivals

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks are looking to turn things around in the second half of the CFL season, and that starts with a solid outing against the Montreal Alouettes Saturday night.
Jays activate Kiermaier, Richards from injured list before series-opener at Reds

Jays activate Kiermaier, Richards from injured list before series-opener at Reds

CINCINNATI — The cavalry is coming for the Toronto Blue Jays as they try to stave off a challenge for their hold on the third and final American League wild-card spot.
Toronto FC looks to build off three-week break as CF Montreal comes to town

Toronto FC looks to build off three-week break as CF Montreal comes to town

Toronto FC returns to action Sunday after a three-week layoff that followed a disastrous July. And interim coach Terry Dunfield says his team understands what's expected when CF Montreal comes to BMO Field.
Rick Jeanneret's legacy as the voice of the Sabres will continue on following his death at 81

Rick Jeanneret's legacy as the voice of the Sabres will continue on following his death at 81

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Though Rick Jeanneret’s booming, youthful voice has gone silent, his memory will remain cherished by generations of fans and NHL players who heard him call Buffalo Sabres games over a 51-year career.
Vancouver Whitecaps place back-up goalie on season-ending injury list

Vancouver Whitecaps place back-up goalie on season-ending injury list

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps say goalkeeper Thomas Hasal has been placed on Major League Soccer's season-ending injury list. Whitecaps sporting director Axel Schuster says the move is related to patellar tendinitis.