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Rivard, Lakatos add to medal haul with silver medals at Tokyo Paralympics

Rivard, Lakatos add to medal haul with silver medals at Tokyo Paralympics

TOKYO — Brent Lakatos earned his fourth silver medal and 11th of his illustrious career in Tokyo on Thursday, further cementing his status as one of Canada's most decorated Paralympians.
Harris, Blue Bombers open important home-and-home series with unbeaten Roughriders

Harris, Blue Bombers open important home-and-home series with unbeaten Roughriders

Andrew Harris is back with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, just in time for their crucial Labour Day series with the unbeaten Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Sorrentino's 'The Hand of God' a tale of personal loss, hope

VENICE (AP) — Italian director Paolo Sorrentino has profiled some powerful figures over the years, from real-life Italian premiers to fictional popes, as well as his adopted Rome in the Oscar-winner “The Great Beauty.

Cavalry FC unbeaten in six games following win over FC Edmonton

EDMONTON — Anthony Joseph Novak scored in the 27th minute, and Cavalry FC went on to beat FC Edmonton 1-0 on Wednesday in Canadian Premier League play.
Grichuk sacrifice fly give Blue Jays 5-4 win over Orioles

Grichuk sacrifice fly give Blue Jays 5-4 win over Orioles

TORONTO — The Blue Jays overcame their recent late-game offensive struggles with an important victory against the lowly Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.
Battle-hardened Canada ready for final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying

Battle-hardened Canada ready for final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying

TORONTO — Canada got to the final round of World Cup qualifying the hard way. With the CONCACAF road map changing several times as the pandemic played havoc with the world soccer schedule, the 59th-ranked Canadian men — along with El Salvador (No.

AP Source: Smoltz, Leiter refuse vaccine, will work remotely

John Smoltz and Al Leiter are not making in-studio appearances for MLB Network after refusing to get the coronavirus vaccine, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Ronaldo becomes highest scoring man in international soccer

Ronaldo becomes highest scoring man in international soccer

FARO, Portugal (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo became the highest-scoring man in the international soccer history with his 110th goal for Portugal on Wednesday.
Canadians Fernandez, Auger-Aliassime advance to third round at U.S. Open

Canadians Fernandez, Auger-Aliassime advance to third round at U.S. Open

NEW YORK — Canada's Leylah Fernandez and Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open with straight-sets victories on Wednesday. Fernandez moved on with a 7-5, 7-5 win over Estonia's Kaia Kanepi.
CFL's fall Scouting Bureau top-20 prospects list a family affair for Philpot and Ford

CFL's fall Scouting Bureau top-20 prospects list a family affair for Philpot and Ford

The CFL Scouting Bureau's first top-20 prospects list for the league's 2022 draft is a family affair for Jalen Philpot and Tre Ford.