Lions' last-second field goal spoils Ricky Rays' return to Argos

Richie Leone's 30-yard field goal as time expired earned the B.C. Lions a 16-13 win over the Toronto Argonauts on a breezy Wednesday night.

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Canada's Henderson excited to be close to home

Ariya Jutanugarn is trying to complete another hat trick — and she's giving a misbehaving old friend another chance.

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Hockey bobblehead bought for $3 nets lucky collector $10,000

It was just an impulse buy off a Value Village shelf, a cute bobblehead hockey player for $2.99. Turns out it was the jackpot of bobbleheads, worth $10,000.

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Aaron Sanchez returns to rotation for series finale against Orioles

After spending 10 days in the minors, Aaron Sanchez is back and making his return to the Toronto Blue Jays rotation on Wednesday. Bo Schultz was sent down in a corresponding move.

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Canadian men face crucial week in World Cup qualifiers

Four years ago Canada's World Cup dreams evaporated in a devastating 8-1 loss under the Honduran sun. The Canadian men's national soccer team finally has its chance at revenge.

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Canada's Mo Ahmed seeks redemption against fellow Olympians

As Mo Ahmed lines up for the men's 5,000-metre race at Thursday's Diamond League track and field meet in Zurich (CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET), redemption will probably be on his mind following the events that led to Canadian's missed podium finish at the recent Rio Olympics.

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NFL clears 3 linebackers after PED investigation

The NFL has cleared Pittsburgh's James Harrison, Green Bay's Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers in an investigation of whether they were provided with or used performance enhancers.

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Vasek Pospisil ousted from U.S. Open

Vasek Pospisil's U.S. Open came to an abrupt end on Wednesday afternoon. The Vernon, B.C. native fell in straight sets 7-6 6-4 6-4 to to South African Kevin Anderson.

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ICYMI: What went down in the NHL this month

With summer vacations coming to a close, it’s a good time to catch up on what went on in the NHL this month. In case you missed them while taking some time off, here are the highlights.

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Patrick Chan plans to skate without a coach

Canadian figure skater Patrick Chan isn't ready to name a new head coach just yet. Chan, a three-time world champion, said Wednesday at a Skate Canada high performance camp that he's comfortable working alone for now.

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Winnipeg Jets to name new captain today

The Winnipeg Jets will unveil the team's new captain at noon CT today at the MTS Centre.

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P.K. Subban returns to Montreal Children's Hospital following trade

Nearly a year after making his $10-million fundraising pledge, P.K. Subban is returning today to the Montreal Children's hospital.

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NHL adds meldonium to banned substances list

The NHL has added meldonium to its list of banned substances. deputy commissioner Bill Daly confirmed Wednesday.

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Court to issue final ruling on Russian Paralympic ban

A Swiss federal court on Wednesday rejected a request for a temporary injunction to allow Russian athletes to participate at next month's Rio Paralympics.

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IOC disqualifies more medallists for doping at Beijing Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has disqualified six athletes, including three Russian medallists, for failing doping tests at the Beijing 2008 Games, the organization said on Wednesday.

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Colin Kaepernick saluted by some military veterans

Colin Kaepernick's protest of the national anthem is apparently winning support from some military veterans on Twitter.

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Czech Olympic hero Vera Caslavska dies at 74

Vera Caslavska, a seven-time Olympic gymnastics gold medallist who stood up against the 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia, has died at the age of 74.

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Boxing refs, judges facing sanctions after Olympic ejections

The International Boxing Association is pursuing disciplinary action against the referees and judges sent home from the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro for failing to properly officiate fights.

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Thole free to join any MLB club

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Josh Thole elected free agency on Tuesday night after clearing waivers.

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Wieter's 8th-inning shot inches Orioles closer to Jays

Matt Wieters hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off Jason Grilli in the eighth inning to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.

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Tim Tebow takes 1st big swing at baseball career

Tim Tebow has taken his first big swing at a baseball career, showing off a powerful bat and a few areas of needed improvement in a workout for dozens of major league scouts.

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49ers' Kaepernick prepares to play as anthem controversy simmers

Colin Kaepernick will get one more chance to impress coach Chip Kelly before the San Francisco 49ers announce their starting quarterback, even as the debate surrounding Kaepernick's refusal to stand for the national anthem remains heated.

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Bridgewater injury could sink Vikings' hopes

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a "significant" knee injury in practice Tuesday and the team was awaiting tests to determine how long he might be out.

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Ryan Goins, Dalton Pompey among Blue Jays' potential Sept. 1 call-ups

The Toronto Blue Jays’ recent play doesn't warrant a major shakeup, but you can bet changes are coming as major league teams can expand their 25-man rosters to 40 on Thursday. Infielder Ryan Goins and outfielder Dalton Pompey are likely to get the call.

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Genie Bouchard collapses in third for early exit from U.S. Open

Canada's Eugenie Bouchard is out of the U.S. Open after a first-round loss to Katerina Siniakova.

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Canadian James Hinchcliffe, Ryan Lochte to compete on Dancing with the Stars

Canadian race car driver James Hinchcliffe will appear on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars against an assortment of athletes, actors and other celebrities, including controversial swimmer Ryan Lochte.

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Full NHL goalie equipment change unlikely before 2017-18

NHL goalies won't look as trim as expected this season because of delays to an ambitious redesign of their bulky equipment.

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Man City (elbow) striker: Sergio Aguero charged with violent conduct by English FA

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been charged by the English Football Association with violent conduct for elbowing an opponent during a Premier League game against West Ham. The FA says the incident was not seen by match officials but was caught on video.

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Phil Kessel might miss start of NHL season after hand surgery

Pittsburgh forward Phil Kessel had hand surgery July 8 and isn't a lock to suit up Oct. 13 when the Penguins open defence of their Stanley Cup championship against the visiting Washington Capitals.

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Blue Jays face crucial final month of season

Once again, the Toronto Blue Jays face an all-important September schedule as they try to secure a spot in the post-season. Here's a look at their opponents and how they stack up.

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Why storytelling 'hooks' hurt female athletes

In an Olympics where sexism was on the radar, I became acutely aware of the choices I was making; it was most apparent while editing a piece with former Canadian wrestler Tonya Verbeek.

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Hurricanes sign GM Ron Francis to extension

​The Carolina Hurricanes have signed general manager Ron Francis to a contract extension through the 2018-19 season, but financial terms were not disclosed.

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Canada Soccer names Jason deVos to new development role

Former Canadian international Jason deVos has been named Canada Soccer's director of development.

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Refugee crisis leaves mark on Rio Olympics

In spite of the negative pre-Games narrative, the Rio Olympics were a successful sports spectacle. The athletes – as always – made the games a success. Even those who came in last place.

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Ryan Lochte's Rio charge still unresolved

Ryan Lochte isn't saying whether he'll return to Brazil to face a charge of filing a false police report over a gas station encounter during the Olympics.

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Wayne Rooney to stop playing for England after 2018 World Cup

England captain Wayne Rooney says he will retire from international soccer after the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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Ryder Cup: European team adds final 3 golfers

Lee Westwood, Martin Kaymer and Thomas Pieters will fill out the European team as Darren Clarke's captain's picks for the Ryder Cup at Hazeltine next month.

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Rio 2016 Paralympics: CBC Sports to provide extensive coverage

The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games are just over a week away and CBC/Radio-Canada is ready to bring Canadians up close to all of the thrills and emotion of the athletic competition with more than 1,000 hours of available coverage.

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CFL Power Rankings: Stampeders still team to beat

The Calgary Stampeders remain on top of the CFL's power rankings while the B.C. Lions continue to win on the road. The Saskatchewan Roughriders put up a good effort but fell short again.

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Estrada baffles Orioles, Blue Jays tighten grip on division lead

Josh Donaldson hit his fourth homer in two days and Jose Bautista also went deep in support of Marco Estrada, leading the Toronto Blue Jays over the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Monday night.

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100-year-old runner from India inspires at Americas Masters Games in Vancouver

It took 100-year-old Indian runner Man Kaur almost a minute and a half to complete the 100-metre race, but she never broke her stride.

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Chargers end standoff and sign top pick Joey Bosa to 4-year deal

Defensive end Joey Bosa ended his monthlong holdout Monday when he signed a four-year contract with the San Diego Chargers.

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Kaepernick's anthem protest sets off firestorm in U.S.

From the White House to San Francisco police union headquarters and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Colin Kaepernick's name came up Monday as his decision to sit down during the national anthem reached far beyond football.

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U.S. Open: Canada's Vasek Pospisil advances to 2nd round in straight sets

Canada’s Vasek Pospisil unleashed 26 winners to defeat Slovakia’s Jozef Kovalik in straight sets 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 on Monday. The victory was Popisil’s first main draw win at the U.S. Open since 2011.

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Canadian wrestler given 4-year ban for doping violation

A Canadian wrestler who won gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games has been given a four-year ban after testing positive for meldonium.

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World Cup of Hockey: 10 unknown players you should know

Canada's Sidney Crosby and Patrick Kane of the United States undoubtedly will stand out at next month's World Cup of Hockey. But there are several talented players fans aren't as familiar with that could make an immediate impact.

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Toronto FC apologizes for sexually explicit fan poster

The Toronto FC has issued a statement on Twitter apologizing for the offensive sign one of the soccer club's fans held up at a recent game against the Montreal Impact, but some say the apology misses the point.

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Nine-time gold medallist Benoit Huot leads Canada's Paralympic team in Rio

Canada will be bringing 162 athletes to the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announces.

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Toronto FC star Sebastian Giovinco to miss 4 weeks with injury

Toronto FC will be without Sebastian Giovinco for four weeks after the star forward suffered strains in his quadriceps and adductor.

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Tomas Plekanec named Czech captain for World Cup of Hockey

Tomas Plekanec has been chosen captain of the Czech Republic's team for the World Cup of Hockey.

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