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Elks release offensive lineman Jacob Ruby for breach of COVID protocols

Elks release offensive lineman Jacob Ruby for breach of COVID protocols

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have released offensive lineman Jacob Ruby for breaching the team's COVID-19 protocols.
Olympic champ Zverev wins at US Open; Djokovic set to begin

Olympic champ Zverev wins at US Open; Djokovic set to begin

NEW YORK (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev ran his winning streak to 12 matches by beating Sam Querrey 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 on Tuesday in the first round of the U.S. Open. The No.
'I'm so grateful': After life-threatening crash, Kate O'Brien wins Paralympic silver

'I'm so grateful': After life-threatening crash, Kate O'Brien wins Paralympic silver

Kate O'Brien is taking more than a silver medal away from the Tokyo Paralympics. The track cyclist says the Games have also showed her just how little separates elite Para athletes from their able-bodied counterparts. “All athletes are the same.
'Back where I belong': Ronaldo completes return to Man U

'Back where I belong': Ronaldo completes return to Man U

MANCHESTER, England — Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to the future at Manchester United after a nod to the most influential figure of his soccer past.
Hutchinson likes what he sees as Canada kicks off final round of World Cup qualifying

Hutchinson likes what he sees as Canada kicks off final round of World Cup qualifying

TORONTO — At 38, Atiba Hutchinson has been part of four failed World Cup qualifying campaigns.
No stranger to plagues, Venice opens film fest with caution

No stranger to plagues, Venice opens film fest with caution

VENICE (AP) — Visitors to Venice could be forgiven for not realizing that beyond the majesty of St.
Canada's Zachary Gingras captures bronze in men's 400m at Tokyo Paralympics

Canada's Zachary Gingras captures bronze in men's 400m at Tokyo Paralympics

TOKYO — Standing on the podium at the Tokyo Paralympics Tuesday, Canada's Zachary Gingras wished his family were in the crowd. The 20-year-old from Markham, Ont.
Frankie Williams, Jordan Williams and Marc Liegghio named CFL top performers

Frankie Williams, Jordan Williams and Marc Liegghio named CFL top performers

TORONTO — Hamilton defensive back Frankie Williams, B.C. linebacker Jordan Williams and Winnipeg kicker Marc Liegghio are the top performers for Week 4 of the CFL season.
Guerrero Jr. goes deep twice as Blue Jays earn third straight win

Guerrero Jr. goes deep twice as Blue Jays earn third straight win

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. slammed in four runs with a pair of homers, but he shared the spotlight with his Blue Jays teammates George Springer and Robbie Ray on Monday.
Canada blanks Switzerland 4-0, meets U.S. for women's world hockey gold

Canada blanks Switzerland 4-0, meets U.S. for women's world hockey gold

CALGARY — Melodie Daoust hopes the first women's world hockey championship final of her career yields gold for Canada. The 29-year-old from Valleyfield, Que., scored twice to lead the host country in a 4-0 semifinal win over Switzerland on Monday.