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Ticats rookie Powell to make second CFL start versus Montreal Alouettes

Ticats rookie Powell to make second CFL start versus Montreal Alouettes

HAMILTON — Taylor Powell hasn't had any soft touches to start his CFL career. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats' rookie quarterback made his first CFL start versus the unbeaten Toronto Argonauts — the defending Grey Cup champions — two weeks ago.
Penguins forward Guentzel to miss at least 3 months after right ankle surgery

Penguins forward Guentzel to miss at least 3 months after right ankle surgery

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel is out at least three months after undergoing right ankle surgery. Penguins general manager/president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas said Guentzel had the surgery on Wednesday.
FIFA investigates misconduct complaint involving Zambia Women's World Cup team

FIFA investigates misconduct complaint involving Zambia Women's World Cup team

ZURICH (AP) — FIFA confirmed it is investigating a complaint of alleged misconduct related to the Zambia team which played at the Women's World Cup.
Washington Capitals sign power forward Tom Wilson to a 7-year extension worth $45.5 million

Washington Capitals sign power forward Tom Wilson to a 7-year extension worth $45.5 million

Tom Wilson is staying with the Washington Capitals for the long term after getting a new contract that could keep the homegrown power forward with the team for his entire NHL career. Wilson signed a seven-year extension worth $45.
Germany, Brazil & Canada are out. Here's why this is the most open Women's World Cup ever

Germany, Brazil & Canada are out. Here's why this is the most open Women's World Cup ever

SYDNEY (AP) — Change is happening fast in women’s soccer. A leveling of the playing field is being highlighted at the Women’s World Cup , which saw two-time champion Germany crash out of the tournament on Thursday.
Blue Bombers dominate Lions 50-14 in battle of West Division's best

Blue Bombers dominate Lions 50-14 in battle of West Division's best

WINNIPEG — There’s just something about playing the B.C. Lions that brings out the best in Kenny Lawler.
Thursday's sports scoreboard for August 3, 2023

Thursday's sports scoreboard for August 3, 2023

Thursday's Scoreboard Women's World Cup Preliminary Round South Korea 1 Germany 1 Morocco 1 Colombia 0 --- CFL Winnipeg 50 British Columbia 14 --- Major League Baseball American League Texas 5 Chicago White Sox 3 Baltimore 6 Toronto 1 N.Y.
Leylah Fernandez's match rescheduled after suspension of play at Citi DC Open

Leylah Fernandez's match rescheduled after suspension of play at Citi DC Open

WASHINGTON — Leylah Fernandez's second-round match at the Citi DC Open has been rescheduled. Play was suspended for the night on Thursday due to rain after an hours-long delay due to the weather.
Another Commonwealth Games bid quashed in Canada, Alberta the latest to withdraw

Another Commonwealth Games bid quashed in Canada, Alberta the latest to withdraw

CALGARY — The Commonwealth Games continue to be a tough sell domestically with a potential third Canadian bid dying by lack of provincial government enthusiasm.
Canada's Dorris wins gold at world para-swimming championships

Canada's Dorris wins gold at world para-swimming championships

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — Canada's Danielle Dorris won gold in the S7 100-metre backstroke on Thursday at the para-swimming world championships. She finished with a time of one minute 22.02 seconds. American Julia Gaffney took silver in 1:22.