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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
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
Hockey Canada elects Fontaine, re-elects Apps, Fowler to board
OTTAWA - Hockey Canada's provincial and territorial members elected Daniel Fontaine and re-elected Gillian Apps and Amanda Fowler to the national sports organization's board for three-year terms Satur...
Nov 16, 2024
Romania holds on to defeat a determined Canada in men's rugby test in Bucharest
BUCHAREST - Romania, surviving a late red card, hung on to defeat a determined Canada 35-27 in a men's international rugby test match Saturday. The Canadian men, ranked 22nd in the world compared to N...
Nov 16, 2024
Two men missing after house catches fire south of Quebec City
MONTREAL - Two people are missing after a house caught fire Friday evening in Saint-Georges, Quebec, about 85 kilometres southeast of Quebec City. Quebec provincial police say they received a 911 call...
Nov 16, 2024
Graeme Fish leads Canada's medal charge in Four Continents speedskating
HACHINOHE - Graeme Fish led Canada's speedskating team to a four-medal day at the Four Continents championship Saturday with a victory in the men's 5,000 metres. Fish, from Moose Jaw, Sask., posted a ...
Nov 16, 2024