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From football field to the sidelines, Paul Mariner left a powerful impression

From football field to the sidelines, Paul Mariner left a powerful impression

Former England striker Paul Mariner experienced football at its highest level, playing at the 1982 World Cup and winning both the FA Cup and the UEFA Cup. He saw a different side of the game when he took charge of a slumping Toronto FC in 2012.
Canada suffers second straight rugby beatdown on July tour, losing 70-14 to England

Canada suffers second straight rugby beatdown on July tour, losing 70-14 to England

LONDON — Canada suffered through another painful rugby lesson Saturday, conceding 10 tries in a 70-14 loss to England at Twickenham. The 23rd-ranked Canadian men's record against No.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats are happy to finally be back on the field preparing for a season

Hamilton Tiger-Cats are happy to finally be back on the field preparing for a season

HAMILTON — For Dane Evans, it was like going back in time to when he was a young boy anxiously awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus.
Barty beats Pliskova at Wimbledon for 2nd Grand Slam title

Barty beats Pliskova at Wimbledon for 2nd Grand Slam title

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Ash Barty got off to a perfect start in the Wimbledon final by collecting the first 14 points, then needed to hold off a comeback bid before beating Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-3 on Saturday for her second Grand Slam t
'Safe enough:' Thousands gather at Calgary Stampede's live music venue

'Safe enough:' Thousands gather at Calgary Stampede's live music venue

CALGARY — A bird's-eye view of a popular live music venue on its first night at the Calgary Stampede showed hundreds of people standing close together, waiting for a swab or to hand over proof of a COVID-19 vaccination.
Scoreboard for Thursday, July 8, 2021

Scoreboard for Thursday, July 8, 2021

Friday's Games MLB American League Cleveland 2 Kansas City 1 Chicago White Sox 12 Baltimore 1 Tampa Bay 7 Toronto 1 Minnesota 4 Detroit 2 Texas 3 Oakland 2 N.Y. Yankees 4 Houston 0 Seattle 7 L.A. Angels 3 National League Chicago Cubs 10 St.
Rays bullpen dominates again in 7-1 win over Blue Jays

Rays bullpen dominates again in 7-1 win over Blue Jays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Three Tampa Bay relievers combined on five more scoreless innings, Ji-Man Choi drove in three runs and the Rays won their fifth consecutive game, 7-1 over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night.
Canada's Alphonso Davies returns to Germany following injury in training

Canada's Alphonso Davies returns to Germany following injury in training

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Canada's prospects for the Gold Cup took a hit Friday with news that star fullback Alphonso Davies will miss the tournament with an ankle injury.
Disappointed Canadiens reflect on trying season, thrilling playoff run to Cup final

Disappointed Canadiens reflect on trying season, thrilling playoff run to Cup final

Marc Bergevin never questioned his grand plan. The Montreal Canadiens general manager was, however, left searching for answers throughout long stretches of an improbable, roller-coaster 2021.
Novak Djokovic hands Canada's Denis Shapovalov 'heartbreaking' loss at Wimbledon semifinals

Novak Djokovic hands Canada's Denis Shapovalov 'heartbreaking' loss at Wimbledon semifinals

WIMBLEDON, England — Canada's Denis Shapovalov left the court in tears Friday after suffering a "heartbreaking" loss in the Wimbledon semifinals. The 22-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., had battled world No.