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Canadian rider Derek Gee in contract dispute with Israel-Premier Tech

Canadian rider Derek Gee in contract dispute with Israel-Premier Tech

TORONTO — Canadian rider Derek Gee, who finished fourth in the Giro d'Italia earlier this year, and the Israel-Premier Tech team find themselves tangled in a contract dispute.
B.C. Lions' multi-faceted offensive attack presents Judge, Argos with challenge

B.C. Lions' multi-faceted offensive attack presents Judge, Argos with challenge

TORONTO — Cameron Judge and the Toronto Argonauts' defence figure to be busy Saturday afternoon. Toronto (2-8) hosts B.C. (5-5) at BMO Field. The Lions' offence led by quarterback Nathan Rourke presents no shortage of challenges for a defence.
Canada women's coach Kevin Rouet draws high praise from players for his 'rugby brain'

Canada women's coach Kevin Rouet draws high praise from players for his 'rugby brain'

Rugby Canada chief executive officer Nathan Bombrys calls Kevin Rouet "the Jack Reacher of rugby coaches," a reference to the itinerant character created by author Lee Child. The fictional Reacher, a muscular former major in the U.S.
Toronto FC adds Ecuador midfielder Jose Cifuentes on loan from Scotland's Rangers

Toronto FC adds Ecuador midfielder Jose Cifuentes on loan from Scotland's Rangers

TORONTO — Toronto FC general manager Jason Hernandez was busy during the MLS secondary transfer window. But much of the work has been about setting the table for future moves.
Japan's Iwai holds clubhouse lead after early wave of 2nd round at CPKC Women's Open

Japan's Iwai holds clubhouse lead after early wave of 2nd round at CPKC Women's Open

MISSISSAUGA — Japan's Akie Iwai is the clubhouse leader in the second round of the CPKC Women's Open. She held a two-stroke lead heading into play on Friday morning and shot a 2-under 69 to stay ahead of the pack.
CF Montreal adds designated player Ivan Jaime on loan from FC Porto

CF Montreal adds designated player Ivan Jaime on loan from FC Porto

MONTREAL — CF Montreal kept its eye on Ivan Jaime for quite some time before finally getting its hands on the Spanish attacking midfielder. Montreal acquired Jaime on loan from FC Porto with an option to buy on Friday.
2026 World Cup draw will be held at Washington's Kennedy Center, Trump says

2026 World Cup draw will be held at Washington's Kennedy Center, Trump says

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will take place on Dec. 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington.
Canadian women open play at Rugby World Cup with high hopes of going all the way

Canadian women open play at Rugby World Cup with high hopes of going all the way

Hopes are high as Canada opens play Saturday against Fiji at the Rugby World Cup in England. And nowhere higher than in the Canadian camp. The sky's the limit for the second-ranked Canadian women, according to veteran flanker Karen Paquin.
Canada's Sarah Mitton wins silver at Diamond League stop in Brussels

Canada's Sarah Mitton wins silver at Diamond League stop in Brussels

BRUSSELS — Canada’s Sarah Mitton claimed women’s shot put silver at the Diamond League meet in Brussels on Friday. The 29-year-old from Brooklyn, N.S., climbed to the second step of the podium with a throw of 19.
Vancouver Whitecaps getting new players up to speed ahead of playoff push

Vancouver Whitecaps getting new players up to speed ahead of playoff push

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps needed bodies after season-ending injuries left the club without two of its defensive stalwarts. CEO and sporting director Axel Schuster got to work, signing four new players in less than a month.