National Sports

Proline retail bettors earn huge returns on 12-leg soccer parlays

TORONTO — Two Proline retail bettors earned huge returns from their successful soccer parlays this weekend. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., one bettor earned a $597,354.

Oct 23, 2023 12:18 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan Roughriders will not renew coach Dickenson's contract after 6-12 season

REGINA — Craig Dickenson paid the price for the Saskatchewan Roughriders' shortcomings on Monday as the CFL club announced it would not renew his contract as head coach.

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Stampeders, Ticats look to be CFL playoff road warriors

The Calgary Stampeders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats will have to become road warriors to reach the Grey Cup.

Oct 23, 2023 10:36 AM Read more >

Auger-Aliassime headlines Canadian roster for Davis Cup Finals, Raonic set to return

MONTREAL — The Canadian Davis Cup team is turning to a familiar face as it aims to defend its title at next month's Final 8 stage in Malaga, Spain. Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., was named to the five-man roster Monday for the Nov.

Oct 23, 2023 9:24 AM Read more >

Toronto Argonauts sign Canadians Ungerer, Hagerty to contract extensions

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts signed receiver David Ungerer II and defensive back Josh Hagerty to contract extensions Monday. Ungerer and Haggerty are both Canadians. Ungerer's deal covers two seasons while Haggerty's extension is for one year.

Oct 23, 2023 8:40 AM Read more >

Bishan Bedi, India cricket great who claimed 266 test wickets with dazzling spin, dies at 77

NEW DELHI (AP) — Bishan Bedi, the India cricket great whose dazzling left-arm spin claimed 266 test wickets, has died. He was 77.

Oct 23, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

Eovaldi remains perfect, Rangers slug their way to 9-2 win over Astros to force Game 7 in ALCS

HOUSTON (AP) — One more Texas-sized matchup to finally settle this Lone Star State showdown.

Oct 23, 2023 12:11 AM Read more >

NHL roundup: DeBrincat scores three goals as hot Red Wings beat Flames 6-2

DETROIT (AP) — Alex DeBrincat scored three goals for his fifth career hat trick and the Detroit Red Wings beat the road-weary Calgary Flames 6-2 Sunday for their fifth straight win.

Oct 22, 2023 9:36 PM Read more >

Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil adds Pan Am gold to her butterfly medal collection

SANTIAGO, Chile — Maggie Mac Neil added a Pan American Games gold medal to her Olympic gold in the women's 100-metre butterfly Sunday. The 23-year-old from London, Ont., set a Pan Am Games record of 56.94 seconds.

Oct 22, 2023 8:53 PM Read more >

WHL roundup: Hitmen rally in third period to edge Hurricanes 4-3

CALGARY — Carter Yakemchuk's power-play goal at 19:35 of the third period lifted the Calgary Hitmen past the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes 4-3 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday.

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