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Players shed new light on memorable Canada-Soviet Summit Series in "1972" book

Players shed new light on memorable Canada-Soviet Summit Series in "1972" book

Every time there's a Summit Series anniversary, hockey fans are reminded of Canada's thrilling comeback victory over the Soviet Union and Paul Henderson's where-were-you-when Game 8 winner.
Italian star Lorenzo Insigne's status unknown as Toronto FC heads to Atlanta

Italian star Lorenzo Insigne's status unknown as Toronto FC heads to Atlanta

Toronto FC and Atlanta United have had difficult weeks ahead of their MLS clash Saturday, with off-field concerns overshadowing their push for the playoffs.
MLB adopts pitch clock, shift limits, bigger bases for 2023

MLB adopts pitch clock, shift limits, bigger bases for 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball adopted its first pitch clock, limits on defensive shifts and larger bases for next season in an effort to shorten games and increase offense in a tradition-bound sport.
Canadian men lose to France, women down China at Rugby World Cup Sevens

Canadian men lose to France, women down China at Rugby World Cup Sevens

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Canada opened men's play at the Rugby World Cup Sevens with a 31-7 win over Zimbabwe on Friday but fell out of the championship side of the draw after a 19-12 loss to France in round-of-16 play.
Canada's Olympic champion Kripps joining bobsled team as technical coach

Canada's Olympic champion Kripps joining bobsled team as technical coach

CALGARY — Canada's Olympic bobsled champion Justin Kripps is becoming a coach. The 35-year-old from Summerland, B.C., is joining the national bobsled team as the program's new technical coach.
Elks coach Jones not thinking about home losing streak ahead of Stampeders' visit

Elks coach Jones not thinking about home losing streak ahead of Stampeders' visit

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks could have an infamous date with CFL history Saturday night. But the prospect of losing a CFL-record-tying 14th home game in a row isn’t at the front of their minds.
Canadian women prepare for second appearance at Rugby League World Cup

Canadian women prepare for second appearance at Rugby League World Cup

Student, police officer, nurse, teacher, biologist and firefighter. Just some of the occupations represented in Canada's 24-women team for next month's Rugby League World Cup in England.
Premier League games off as 'mark of respect' to queen

Premier League games off as 'mark of respect' to queen

LONDON — The Premier League postponed its upcoming round of matches as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, adding to the cancellation of high-profile golf, cricket and horse racing events across a mourning Britain on Friday.
'We know nothing's over': Underdog Vancouver Whitecaps continue playoff push

'We know nothing's over': Underdog Vancouver Whitecaps continue playoff push

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have been here before, watching their playoff dreams dim as the regular season fades.
Sports scores for Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022

Sports scores for Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022

Thursday's Results (All times Eastern) MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE Minnesota 4 N.Y. Yankees 3 Chicago White Sox 14 Oakland 2 NATIONAL LEAGUE Washington 11 St.