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Canadian ice dancers Gilles, Poirier in the lead at Finlandia Trophy Grand Prix
HELSINKI - Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier brought their beach party to the Finlandia Trophy Grand Prix and won Saturday's rhythm dance. This year's world championship silver medall...
Nov 16, 2024
Blue Bombers' Bryant, Argonauts' Franklin separated by years of Grey Cup experience
VANCOUVER - About five inches, 147 pounds and close to a decade of experience separate Winnipeg Blue Bomber veteran offensive tackle Stanley Bryant and Toronto rookie defensive back Benjie Franklin. B...
Nov 16, 2024
Canadian defender Kadeisha Buchanan sidelined by knee injury playing for Chelsea
In a week that saw Canada Soccer confirm the departure of head coach Bev Priestman, there was more bad news for the Canadian women's team Saturday. Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor revealed that veteran ...
Nov 16, 2024
Grey Cup by the numbers: Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers meet again
VANCOUVER - The Toronto Argonauts and Winnipeg Blue Bombers battle for the Grey Cup on Sunday. After a 2-4 start, the Blue Bombers finished atop the West Division and earned their spot in the champion...
Nov 16, 2024
In their final meeting, Xi tells Biden that China is ready to work with a new U.S. administration
LIMA, Peru (AP) - In their final meeting, China's leader Xi Jinping told U.S. President Joe Biden that "China is ready to work with a new administration," as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to t...
Nov 16, 2024
Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary in a second Trump administration. Wright, CEO of Denv...
Nov 16, 2024
Argonauts defensive lineman Robbie Smith not looking at 2022 Grey Cup for inspiration
VANCOUVER - The last time Toronto faced the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Grey Cup, Robbie Smith delivered one of the biggest plays in Argonauts championship history. Two years later as Toronto prepare...
Nov 16, 2024
Wilfrid Laurier reaches Vanier Cup with 48-24 win over Bishop's
LENNOXVILLE, Que. - The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks have advanced to the Vanier Cup with a 48-24 win over the host Bishop's Gaiters on Saturday. The Golden Hawks reached the U Sports championship gam...
Nov 16, 2024
Hawks fight back to claw point out of Melfort
Down 2-0 nearing the later stage of the final period Friday in Melfort the Hawks scratched back scoring three times to take the lead before falling 4-3 in a shootout to the Mustangs.The second meeting...
Nov 16, 2024
Raiders ink Myhre to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement
The Prince Albert Raiders have put pen to paper with one of their picks from the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft.The club announced on Saturday that they have signed 2009-born defenceman Liam Myhre to a WHL ...
Nov 16, 2024