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Riders receiver Carter not looking for more punishment against Bombers fan

Riders receiver Carter not looking for more punishment against Bombers fan

Regina Police say they aren't pursuing any criminal investigations following reports that Roughriders receiver Duron Carter was spit on and Saskatchewan's mascot Gainer the Gopher was roughed up by rival Winnipeg fans during a game Sunday at Mosaic S
Teen phenom Shapovalov headlines Canada's Davis Cup roster for India tie

Teen phenom Shapovalov headlines Canada's Davis Cup roster for India tie

TORONTO — As far as learning experiences go, Denis Shapovalov endured a doozy the last time he was on court for Canada in Davis Cup play.
Syria saves World Cup qualification bid with late equalizer

Syria saves World Cup qualification bid with late equalizer

TEHRAN, Iran — Syria scored deep into stoppage time at Iran to keep alive its hopes of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time amid an ongoing civil war at home.
Ex-college player who inspired ice bucket challenge honoured

Ex-college player who inspired ice bucket challenge honoured

BOSTON — The man who inspired the ice bucket challenge was honoured on Tuesday for helping to raise millions of dollars for Lou Gehrig's disease research. Sept.
Roughriders, Bombers players show sign of unity by shaking hands before game

Roughriders, Bombers players show sign of unity by shaking hands before game

The CFL's collective bargaining agreement won't expire until just before the 2019 season, but there's no doubt what the CFL Players' Association's top priority will be when talks begin on a new deal.
Brazil, France allege Rio Olympics vote-buying scheme

Brazil, France allege Rio Olympics vote-buying scheme

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian and French authorities said Tuesday they uncovered an international corruption scheme aimed at buying votes in awarding the 2016 Olympics.
Canadian women's hockey team to face U.S. in Boston, St. Paul and San Jose

Canadian women's hockey team to face U.S. in Boston, St. Paul and San Jose

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. women's hockey team has announced American locations and dates for pre-Olympic exhibition games against Canada. The archrivals will square off Oct. 25 in Boston, Dec. 3 in St. Paul, Minn., and Dec.
Georges St-Pierre says he will be bigger and better for comeback fight

Georges St-Pierre says he will be bigger and better for comeback fight

Former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre says he will be bigger and better in his November comeback fight against middleweight title-holder Michael Bisping. The 36-year-old from Montreal has been on hiatus since Nov.
Croatia court rejects appeal by Albania soccer fan

Croatia court rejects appeal by Albania soccer fan

ZAGREB, Croatia — Croatia's Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by an Albanian soccer fan against extradition to Serbia, where he is wanted for allegedly flying a drone carrying a nationalist banner during a match.
Bolt predicts his world records could stand for 15-20 years

Bolt predicts his world records could stand for 15-20 years

KYOTO, Japan — Usain Bolt is feeling no pressure in retirement, confident his best times can remain world records for decades.