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Hendrick hires banished Kyle Larson to drive flagship No. 5

Hendrick hires banished Kyle Larson to drive flagship No. 5

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kyle Larson will be back in NASCAR next season driving the flagship No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports.
Not cool: Jamaican bobsledder wants thief to return stolen shell to Calgary bar

Not cool: Jamaican bobsledder wants thief to return stolen shell to Calgary bar

An original member of the Jamaican bobsled team featured in the 1993 movie "Cool Runnings" is imploring whoever stole the nose cone from a sled that appeared in the film to return it to a Calgary bar.
A look at new Canada women's coach Bev Priestman

A look at new Canada women's coach Bev Priestman

TORONTO — A look at new Canadian women's soccer coach Bev Priestman: AGE: 34. HOMETOWN: Consett, England. FAMILY: Married, has two-year-old son Jack.
Fitting finale: Dodgers win title, Turner tests positive

Fitting finale: Dodgers win title, Turner tests positive

ARLINGTON, Texas — No large dogpile, no champagne and a mask on nearly every face — the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their first World Series title since 1988 in a manner no one could have imagined prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
Seattle Sounders clinch playoff spot with 2-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps

Seattle Sounders clinch playoff spot with 2-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps

PORTLAND, Ore. — The road to the playoffs got a little rockier for the Vancouver Whitecaps Tuesday night. Playing their second game in 72 hours, the 'Caps dropped a 2-0 decision to the Seattle Sounders.
CP NewsAlert: Dodgers beat Rays in Game 6 to capture World Series

CP NewsAlert: Dodgers beat Rays in Game 6 to capture World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions for the first time in 32 years. The Dodgers took advantage of a pitching change to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Tuesday in Game 6, capturing the best-of-seven set 4-2.
Willis gets MLS-leading 9th shutout, Nashville tops Montreal

Willis gets MLS-leading 9th shutout, Nashville tops Montreal

HARRISON, N.J. — Randall Leal scored in the 33rd minute, Joe Willis recorded his MLS-leading ninth shutout and Nashville SC beat the Montreal Impact 1-0 on Tuesday night at Red Bull Arena.
Rather than motivational talks, McBean tells athletes to stay on goal-achieving path

Rather than motivational talks, McBean tells athletes to stay on goal-achieving path

When Marnie McBean heard a knee ligament 'pop' just months before the 1992 Summer Olympics, she thought her Games were over. She overcame the hurdle and went on to win two gold medals in rowing that summer in Barcelona.
Kansas City mayor, star quarterback want Raptors to make Missouri temporary home

Kansas City mayor, star quarterback want Raptors to make Missouri temporary home

TORONTO — Some of Kansas City's most famous residents want to call the Toronto Raptors their home team. On the heels of reports the NBA season will tip off Dec.
Former Riders kicker Brett Lauther patiently awaiting opportunity to kick in the NFL

Former Riders kicker Brett Lauther patiently awaiting opportunity to kick in the NFL

The 2020 football season continues to be an exercise in patience for Brett Lauther. For months, the 29-year-old native of Truro, N.S., prepared for an uncertain CFL season during the COVID-19 pandemic.