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Canadian Michael Woods holds off Valverde to win Milan-Turin cycling race

Canadian Michael Woods holds off Valverde to win Milan-Turin cycling race

TURIN, Italy — Canada's Michael Woods held off Spain's Alejandro Valverde at the line to win the 100th edition of the Milan-Turin cycling race on Wednesday.
High-profile soccer wives in Twitter spat over story leaks

High-profile soccer wives in Twitter spat over story leaks

The wives of two of English soccer's most high-profile players got embroiled in a spat on Twitter on Wednesday about the leaking of information to a tabloid newspaper. In a post to her 1.
Canadian forward Josh Larsen apologizes to Springboks for rugby red card

Canadian forward Josh Larsen apologizes to Springboks for rugby red card

KOBE, Japan — Canadian forward Josh Larsen visited the South African dressing room after Canada's Rugby World Cup loss to apologize for his red card.
Former Portugal under-21 midfielder Stephen Eustaquio back in Canada fold

Former Portugal under-21 midfielder Stephen Eustaquio back in Canada fold

TORONTO — Stephen Eustaquio was seven when he left Canada for Portugal with his family. Fifteen years later, the Cruz Azul defensive midfielder is back — looking to make his debut for Canada. Coach John Herdman and Canada Soccer have been waiting.
Seats from Quebec City Colisee to be sold off ahead of arena demolition

Seats from Quebec City Colisee to be sold off ahead of arena demolition

Quebec City will be selling off seats from the former home of professional hockey in its town, last known as the Pepsi Colisee. The old arena's white wooden seats will be sold on the Oct.
FIFA fines Hong Kong soccer body for China anthem protest

FIFA fines Hong Kong soccer body for China anthem protest

ZURICH — FIFA has fined Hong Kong's soccer federation 15,000 Swiss francs ($15,100) for fans disrespecting the Chinese national anthem before a World Cup qualifying game last month.
Rays chase Verlander early, beat Astros 4-1 to even ALDS

Rays chase Verlander early, beat Astros 4-1 to even ALDS

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays never doubted themselves, even with Justin Verlander looking to end their season.
Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime loses to Tsitsipas in second round

Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime loses to Tsitsipas in second round

SHANGHAI — Canadian teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime has fallen short in his bid to upset Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas for the third time this year.
NBA slate has some old, something new - a Simmons 3-pointer

NBA slate has some old, something new - a Simmons 3-pointer

From Chris Paul in Oklahoma City to the Portland Trail Blazers back at Memorial Coliseum, the NBA schedule had the feel of something old on Tuesday. And it had something new, with Ben Simmons making a 3-pointer for the first time as a pro.
Doughty scores OT winner for Los Angeles Kings in 4-3 win over Calgary Flames

Doughty scores OT winner for Los Angeles Kings in 4-3 win over Calgary Flames

CALGARY — Drew Doughty and Matthew Tkachuk lived up to the hype around their rivalry. Doughty scored the overtime winner for the Los Angeles Kings in a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday.