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Canada's Katie Cosgriffe earns Paralympic bronze in swimming

Canada's Katie Cosgriffe earns Paralympic bronze in swimming

PARIS — Canada's Katie Cosgriffe has earned Paralympic bronze in the women's S10 100-metre butterfly. The 18-year-old hailing from Burlington, Ont., finished the race in one minute 7.22 seconds. Great Britain's Faye Rogers (1:05.
Leon Draisaitl signs NHL's biggest deal, says he wants to be an 'Oiler for life'

Leon Draisaitl signs NHL's biggest deal, says he wants to be an 'Oiler for life'

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl says he wants to be an “Oiler for life.” The star forward took a big step towards that goal by signing an eight-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers.
Receiver Tim White registers second straight 100-yard performance for Ticats

Receiver Tim White registers second straight 100-yard performance for Ticats

Tim White enters the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' bye week on a nice roll. The fourth-year receiver had six catches for 180 yards and two touchdowns in Hamilton's crucial 31-28 Labour Day win over the Toronto Argonauts on Monday.
Phoenix weathers 100 days of 100-plus degree temps as heat scorches western US

Phoenix weathers 100 days of 100-plus degree temps as heat scorches western US

PHOENIX (AP) — Cam Ferguson gets to his spot on the street adjacent to Chase Field — home of Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks — about four hours before first pitch to set up his usual display of cold water, sports drinks, peanuts and cand
Sharapova, Bryan brothers on the ballot for 2025 tennis Hall of Fame

Sharapova, Bryan brothers on the ballot for 2025 tennis Hall of Fame

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Maria Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam singles champion, and the doubles team of brothers Mike and Bob Bryan are on the ballot for International Tennis Hall of Fame’s class of 2025.
Rise in popularity of marathons across Canada attracting scammers online

Rise in popularity of marathons across Canada attracting scammers online

MONTREAL — Leila Mekki Berrada, new to marathon running, had set her sights on Montreal's big race at the end of September. But she wasn't prepared to get swindled — twice — before securing a spot in the sold-out marathon.
Blues defenseman Torey Krug will have ankle surgery and miss the 2024-25 season

Blues defenseman Torey Krug will have ankle surgery and miss the 2024-25 season

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug is set to have ankle surgery and is expected to miss the 2024-25 season. President and general manager Doug Armstrong announced the prognosis Tuesday.
Online fundraiser for Matthew Gaudreau's widow raises more than $500K as the sports world mourns

Online fundraiser for Matthew Gaudreau's widow raises more than $500K as the sports world mourns

More tributes are pouring in from around the hockey community after the deaths of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew, who were killed last week by a suspected drunken driver while riding their bikes in their home state of New Jersey.
Canada's Cody Fournie captures wheelchair racing Paralympic gold medal

Canada's Cody Fournie captures wheelchair racing Paralympic gold medal

PARIS — When Cody Fournie was at a crossroads in his athletic career, he headed for the track. The former national wheelchair rugby team player captured wheelchair racing gold Tuesday at the Paralympic Games in Paris.
Sports scoreboard for Monday, Sept. 2, 2024

Sports scoreboard for Monday, Sept. 2, 2024

Monday's Scoreboard CFL Hamilton 31 Toronto 28 Edmonton 35 Calgary 20 --- MLB American League Baltimore 13 Chicago White Sox 3 N.Y.