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Mitchell's friends cheer gold medallist while wearing her old racing skin suits

Mitchell's friends cheer gold medallist while wearing her old racing skin suits

EDMONTON — As Kelsey Mitchell was cycling for Olympic gold in Tokyo, her friends back home in Edmonton were donning her old racing skin suits and cheering her on as they watched the track competition on Nicole Ruptash's deck.

CPL roundup: Cavalry FC blanks Valour FC 1-0, Forge edges Atletico 2-0

CALGARY — Mohamed Farsi scored the lone goal Sunday as Cavalry FC blanked Valour FC 1-0 in Canadian Premier League action. Farsi put his side ahead in the 41st minute and Cavalry hung on through the second half for the win.
Abraham Ancer of Mexico wins FedEx St Jude Invitational

Abraham Ancer of Mexico wins FedEx St Jude Invitational

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Abraham Ancer of Mexico won the FedEx St. Jude Invitational on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, beating Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama and Sam Burns with a 6-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole of a playoff.
Blue Jays beat Red Sox after three-run homer by George Springer in 8th inning

Blue Jays beat Red Sox after three-run homer by George Springer in 8th inning

TORONTO — Blue Jays outfielder George Springer had one thought stepping up to the plate in the eighth inning with two outs, moments before he would slam his dramatic game-winning three-run homer against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.

Knock it off! Loud pickleball games annoy some in Michigan

IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (AP) — Some residents in a northern Michigan community are complaining about noise during summer nights. Rowdy teens? No. Adults playing pickleball.
Canadian athletes stay healthy and find success at Tokyo Olympics

Canadian athletes stay healthy and find success at Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO — Sporting white pants, a blue jean jacket and black ballcap, decathlon champion Damian Warner proudly waved the Maple Leaf as he entered the Olympic Stadium as Canadian flag-bearer.
Ottawa Redblacks open season with 16-12 victory over Edmonton Elks

Ottawa Redblacks open season with 16-12 victory over Edmonton Elks

EDMONTON — The secondary was first rate for the Ottawa Redblacks on Saturday as they made a pretty good start of exorcising the demons from their three-win campaign in 2019.

Scoreboard for Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021

Saturday's Games (All Times Eastern) CFL Toronto 23 Calgary 20 Ottawa 16 Edmonton 12 --- MLB American League N.Y.
Toronto FC stages dramatic second-half rally to tie New York City FC 2-2

Toronto FC stages dramatic second-half rally to tie New York City FC 2-2

Toronto FC added a wild chapter Saturday to its Jekyll and Hyde season. Second-half goals by Richie Laryea and Alejandro Pozuelo lifted Toronto into a 2-2 tie with New York City FC.
Bede's late field goal gives Argonauts 23-20 victory over Stampeders

Bede's late field goal gives Argonauts 23-20 victory over Stampeders

CALGARY — After recording his first CFL victory as head coach of the Toronto Argonauts, Ryan Dinwiddie praised his players for their come-from-behind effort.