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Quarterback Ricky Ray back to lead reigning Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts

Quarterback Ricky Ray back to lead reigning Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts enter the 2018 Canadian Football League season as the defending champions. Just don't mention it to head coach Marc Trestman. "Our team can't go back-to-back, it's impossible," Trestman said Tuesday.
Nugent-Hopkins has goal, assist as Canada beats Germany 3-0 at hockey worlds

Nugent-Hopkins has goal, assist as Canada beats Germany 3-0 at hockey worlds

HERNING, Denmark — Just hours removed from a tightly contested overtime win over Latvia, Canada took no chances in its final preliminary round game at the world hockey championship.
Shapovalov shoots up the rankings with win over Berdych

Shapovalov shoots up the rankings with win over Berdych

ROME — Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov pulled off another big win, overcoming a slow start to beat 15th-seeded Tomas Berdych 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the first round of the Italian Open on Tuesday.
Portugal: Fans interrupt Sporting practice, assault players

Portugal: Fans interrupt Sporting practice, assault players

LISBON, Portugal — Portuguese football was rocked on Tuesday when a large group of fans forced their way into Sporting Lisbon's training centre and assaulted its players and staff.
Mariners All-Star Cano suspended 80 games for drug violation

Mariners All-Star Cano suspended 80 games for drug violation

Seattle Mariners All-Star second baseman Robinson Cano was suspended 80 games for violating baseball's joint drug agreement.
Canada soccer officials hit the road to help sell 2026 World Cup bid

Canada soccer officials hit the road to help sell 2026 World Cup bid

TORONTO — With the vote on the 2026 World Cup host less than a month away, Peter Montopoli is a man on the move. The sales pitch for the joint bid by Canada, the U.S.
Jackpot! Fleury leads way as Vegas Golden Knights merchandise flying off shelves

Jackpot! Fleury leads way as Vegas Golden Knights merchandise flying off shelves

The Vegas Golden Knights are proving to be as popular at the merchandise table as they are in Sin City. The NHL expansion team has been a hot ticket all season at T-Mobile Arena and that has continued during the Golden Knights' deep playoff run.
Alberta court makes no changes to class-action suit against hockey league

Alberta court makes no changes to class-action suit against hockey league

CALGARY — Alberta's highest court has ruled that a class-action lawsuit against the Western Hockey League can proceed with the players involved.
Goalkeeper Rowe looking to get his second start when Whitecaps face Earthquakes

Goalkeeper Rowe looking to get his second start when Whitecaps face Earthquakes

VANCOUVER — Sometimes doing things on short notice can be fun, like when an old friend unexpectedly comes to town or someone offers you concert tickets at the last minute.
In-form Shapovalov downs Czech veteran Berdych 1-6, 6-3, 7-6(5) at Italian Open

In-form Shapovalov downs Czech veteran Berdych 1-6, 6-3, 7-6(5) at Italian Open

ROME — Denis Shapovalov continued his impressive run of matches on clay Tuesday with a 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) win over Czech veteran Tomas Berdych in first-round action at the Italian Open. The teenager from Richmond Hill, Ont.