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CP NewsAlert: Romania's Simona Halep wins National Bank Open

TORONTO — Simona Halep has won the National Bank Open. The Romanian beat Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 for her third title in Canada. More coming. The Canadian Press

Aug 14, 2022 2:03 PM Read more >

Battle of the Bridge 2: Coaches clash as Chelsea, Spurs draw

Call it the Battle of the Bridge, Part 2.

Aug 14, 2022 1:22 PM Read more >

'Wrestling saved my life': Nunavut athlete wants to spread hope to northern youth

YELLOWKNIFE — Eekeeluak Avalak says his historic win at the 2022 Canada Summer Games isn't just his, it belongs to all of Nunavut.

Aug 14, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Roughriders end slump by edging Elks 34-23 in Edmonton

EDMONTON — Having a break definitely seemed to serve Saskatchewan well. Quarterback Cody Fajardo ran for a pair of touchdowns and passed for another as the Saskatchewan Roughriders emerged with a 34-23 CFL victory over the Edmonton Elks on Saturday.

Aug 14, 2022 12:36 AM Read more >

Hurkacz beats Ruud, Carreno Busta tops Evans in National Bank Open semifinals

MONTREAL — Casper Ruud let the opening game of the decisive set slip away Saturday at the National Bank Open. Hubert Hurkacz took advantage — sealing an important break when his return hit the net cord and trickled over — before rolling to victory.

Aug 13, 2022 11:48 PM Read more >

Galaxy ride Grandsir's brace to 5-2 romp over Whitecaps

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Samuel Grandsir scored two of Los Angeles' four first-half goals to spark the Galaxy to a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night.

Aug 13, 2022 10:49 PM Read more >

Johnson dazzles, Canada tops Czechia 5-1 in world junior hockey championship

EDMONTON — Kent Johnson has been working for years on a move that stuns goalies and hockey fans alike.

Aug 13, 2022 10:36 PM Read more >

B.C. Lions chase down Calgary Stampeders with 41-40 comeback win

CALGARY — B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke threw for 488 yards and engineered a 41-40 comeback win Saturday over the Calgary Stampeders.

Aug 13, 2022 10:19 PM Read more >

Lappalainen's goal sends Montreal past Dynamo 3-2

HOUSTON (AP) — Lassi Lappalainen scored the only goal of the second half and CF Montreal held off the Houston Dynamo 3-2 on Saturday.

Aug 13, 2022 9:59 PM Read more >

Insigne, Bernardeschi score as Toronto FC ends Portland Timbers' unbeaten run

TORONTO — The Italian job is working out nicely for Toronto FC.

Aug 13, 2022 9:56 PM Read more >