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Canada out of medal contention at rugby World Cup after loss to Kiwis

Canada out of medal contention at rugby World Cup after loss to Kiwis

DUBLIN — Canada will not have a chance at a medal at the women's rugby World Cup after losing 48-5 to New Zealand on Thursday in its final Pool A game. Only the three pool winners and the top second-place team advance to the final four.
ESPN to tell 150-year history of college football during '19

ESPN to tell 150-year history of college football during '19

ESPN has announced a yearlong project on the history of college football, starting in January 2019, as part of the 150th anniversary of the sport.
B.C. Lions looking to rebound from ugly loss against rested Calgary Stampeders

B.C. Lions looking to rebound from ugly loss against rested Calgary Stampeders

VANCOUVER — Wally Buono walked into the locker-room moments before kickoff at Mosaic Stadium and could immediately tell his team wasn't prepared to play. The head coach and general manager of the B.C.
Shapovalov confident heading into US Open qualifying, but knows he has room to grow

Shapovalov confident heading into US Open qualifying, but knows he has room to grow

MONTREAL — Rising Canadian tennis star Denis Shapovalov knows not every week will replicate the magic of his Rogers Cup semifinal run.
Redblacks, Ticats desperate for win while East playoffs are still in reach

Redblacks, Ticats desperate for win while East playoffs are still in reach

OTTAWA — Despite their agonizing first third of the 2017 season, the Ottawa Redblacks can put themselves in playoff contention in the CFL East with a win at winless Hamilton on Friday.
Former CFL receiver Evraire makes decision to donate brain to Boston University

Former CFL receiver Evraire makes decision to donate brain to Boston University

Ken Evraire will donate his brain to science but the former CFL receiver is fearful about what doctors might find. "They could say, 'We examined his brain and found nothing," the 52-year-old Toronto native said with a chuckle.
Steinbrenner, Torre like Jeter in front office with Marlins

Steinbrenner, Torre like Jeter in front office with Marlins

CHICAGO — Derek Jeter won five World Series during a 20-year run with the New York Yankees. He piled up 3,465 hits and made the All-Star team 14 times while becoming one of baseball's biggest stars.
Turner is latest to plan sports streaming service

Turner is latest to plan sports streaming service

NEW YORK — Turner Sports is the latest TV company to announce a sports streaming service as traditional television companies chase millennial audiences. The service, expected next year in the U.S.
Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games

Wednesday's Games MLB American Toronto 3 Tampa Bay 2 L.A.
Reliever Leone comes up big in Blue Jays' 3-2 win over Rays

Reliever Leone comes up big in Blue Jays' 3-2 win over Rays

TORONTO — Dominic Leone rejoined the Blue Jays on Wednesday after spending three days on the bereavement list. When he got into the game, it was like he hadn't missed a beat.