National Sports

Riders host Lions to open tough stretch of 8 straight games against West opponents

REGINA — Seven games into the season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are heading into the toughest stretch of their schedule. The 4-3 Riders will host the 4-1 B.C. Lions on Friday, opening a run of eight straight games against West Division opponents.

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Review says Canada Soccer mishandled sexual harassment allegations against coach

TORONTO — An independent review has concluded that Canada Soccer "mishandled" sexual harassment allegations in 2008 against then under-20 women's coach Bob Birarda, who is currently awaiting sentencing on sexual assault charges.

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Still not at 100 per cent, De Grasse might shut down season and focus on next year

TORONTO — Despite Andre De Grasse's sizzling anchor leg that secured Canada a thrilling relay victory at the world track and field championships, the sprint star still isn't feeling back at full health.

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Toronto Raptors add Spanish forward Juancho Hernangomez to roster

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Juancho Hernangomez. Terms were not disclosed, but ESPN reported the deal is for one year. The six-foot-nine, 214-pound Madrid native averaged 3.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 11.

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Former NHL defenceman Robidas joins Canadiens' coaching staff as assistant

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have named former NHL defenceman Stephane Robidas as an assistant coach on Martin St. Louis' staff.

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Wednesday, July 28, 2022 -- Sports In Brief

GRINER WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.

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Pujols leads Cardinals past Blue Jays 6-1, makes St. Louis history

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the hottest teams in baseball but they struggled against the 2006 St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Albert Pujols had a three-run homer and made Cardinals history as St.

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Carcillo says testimony didn't acknowledge culture of hazing, abuse in CHL

Former NHL player Daniel Carcillo is angry about the testimony of Canadian hockey officials at a parliamentary hearing looking into the handling of recent assault allegations.

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Canadian cricketers defeat Denmark in World Cup Challenge League play

KING CITY, Ont. — Nicholas Kirton scored 48 runs and Saad Bin Zafar added another 43 to help Canada defeat Denmark by 74 runs Wednesday in ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League A play.

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WNBA's Griner tells drug trial: 'My career is my whole life'

KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner testified at her drug possession trial in Russia that an interpreter translated only a fraction of what was being said while she was detained at Moscow's airport in February and that offi

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