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Motion aimed at killing Halifax stadium proposal deferred for two weeks

HALIFAX — A motion aimed at killing a planned review by Halifax municipal staff of a $110-million stadium proposal by a group hoping to land a CFL franchise has been deferred for two weeks. Coun.

Oct 8, 2019 1:16 PM Read more >

Canada must find energy for last chance at RWC vs. Namibia

KOBE, Japan — Canada coach Kingsley Jones isn't worried about his players' hearts. It's their legs that concern him.

Oct 8, 2019 12:26 PM Read more >

Olympic gold medallist Bruny Surin to run for city council seat in Laval, Que.

LAVAL, Que. — Olympic gold-medal sprinter Bruny Surin is entering a different kind of race — this time, for a spot as a city councillor in Laval, Que. Surin has announced he'll run in a Nov.

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Winnipeg Jets lose two more key defencemen

PITTSBURGH — The Winnipeg Jets' short-handed defence has received more bad news.

Oct 8, 2019 11:41 AM Read more >

B.C. Lions, Saskatchewan Roughriders players take CFL weekly honours

TORONTO — B.C. receiver Bryan Burnham, Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Shaq Evans and Lions quarterback Mike Reilly are the CFL's top performers for Week 17.

Oct 8, 2019 11:26 AM Read more >

Whitecaps coach Dos Santos hungry for success after 'challenging' first year

VANCOUVER — Asked to describe his first year as coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps, Marc Dos Santos paused. "Challenging," he said after several seconds. The description may be an understatement.

Oct 8, 2019 11:24 AM Read more >

South Africa demolishes Canada 66-7, all but into quarters

KOBE, Japan — Cobus Reinach scored the quickest Rugby World Cup hat trick in a whirlwind first 30 minutes from South Africa to demolish 14-man Canada 66-7 on Tuesday.

Oct 8, 2019 10:05 AM Read more >

49ers stay perfect, dominate Mayfield, Browns in 31-3 win

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Richard Sherman has a strong message for anyone still doubting the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers. "Don't flip-flop," Sherman said after the 49ers thumped the Cleveland Browns 31-3 on Monday night.

Oct 7, 2019 11:41 PM Read more >

Torres leads Yankees to 5-1 win and sweep of Twins

MINNEAPOLIS — Gleyber Torres got New York going with a second-inning home run, scored on each of his two doubles and made a pair of sparkling defensive plays, fueling the Yankees to a 5-1 victory over Minnesota on Monday night to finish yet another s

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Rays pummel Greinke, Morton clutch vs Astros to win Game 3

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Charlie Morton to the rescue, again.

Oct 7, 2019 11:05 PM Read more >