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Toronto Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto, of Japan, rounds first base after hitting a single, scoring teammate Brett Bateman, during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Playoff hopeful Blue Jays avoid series sweep with 7-2 win over AL West-leading Texas

Stephen Hawkins, The Associated Press 2 minute read 4:48 PM CDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Toronto leadoff hitter Brett Bateman reached base and scored three times, twice knocked in by Nathan Lukes, and the Blue Jays beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 7-2 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep in the matchup of playoff hopefuls.

Bateman walked twice against Texas starter Jacob deGrom (11-10), scoring on a sacrifice fly by Lukes in the first and a go-ahead RBI single by Kazuma Okamota in the fifth. Bateman had a leadoff double to ignite a four-run seventh, scoring on a single by Lukes.

With six games remaining, the Rangers (78-78) kept a one-game lead in the AL West after Houston (77-79) lost 4-2 at home to NL East champion Atlanta. The Astros own the division tiebreaker.

Toronto (77-79) had the same record as the Astros, and both were 2 1/2 games behind the Chicago White Sox for the third and final wild card.

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New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart (30) celebrates after scoring past Toronto Tempo's Julie Allemand (22) during first half WNBA basketball action in Toronto, on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

Stewart shines as Liberty thump Tempo 106-69 in Toronto’s home finale

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Stewart shines as Liberty thump Tempo 106-69 in Toronto’s home finale

Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press 2 minute read 4:19 PM CDT

TORONTO - Breanna Stewart scored a game-high 27 points with eight rebounds and four assists in the New York Liberty’s 106-69 win against the expansion Toronto Tempo on Sunday.

The defeat did not appear to dampen the supportive mood in the Tempo’s final home game of its debut WNBA season before another capacity crowd of 8,200 at Coca-Cola Coliseum.

Stewart steered the United States to its fifth world championship title in Berlin last weekend and was named tournament MVP. She only played 22 minutes against Toronto.

Centre Jonquel Jones chipped in 11 points for the Liberty (26-16), winners of three straight.

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Soccer

St. Louis City ups unbeaten streak to club-record 16 with 3-1 victory over Toronto

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St. Louis City ups unbeaten streak to club-record 16 with 3-1 victory over Toronto

The Associated Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 11:19 PM CDT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Carlo Holse, Tomas Totland and Simon Becher all scored to propel St. Louis City to a 3-1 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday night, extending a club-record unbeaten streak to 16.

St. Louis City (12-6-8) has gone 11-0-5 during the run to climb from 14th place in the Western Conference to fifth at the start of the day.

Holse found the net in the 43rd minute with assists from Totland and Alexandru Mățan to give St. Louis City (12-6-8) a 1-0 lead that stood through halftime. It was his third goal in his first eight MLS appearances.

Totland used assists from Mățan and Conrad Wallem to score his career-best third of the season in the 54th minute for a two-goal lead.

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Soccer

Whitecaps win 3-0, extend Real Salt Lake’s winless streak to 12 games

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Whitecaps win 3-0, extend Real Salt Lake’s winless streak to 12 games

The Associated Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 11:18 PM CDT

SANDY, Utah (AP) — Brian White and Thomas Müller each scored a goal, Yadaly Diaby had a goal and an assist, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat Real Salt Lake 3-0 on Saturday night to extend the winless streak to 12 games.

RSL (8-12-5) have eight losses since their last win, a 2-1 home victory over Colorado on May 16.

Yohei Takaoka had three saves and has 11 shutouts this season for the Whitecaps (15-6-4), who lead the Western Conference with 49 points.

White scored from point-blank range to make it 1-0 in the ninth minute.

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Hockey

Where are the players from the Hockey Canada scandal after acquittal?

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Where are the players from the Hockey Canada scandal after acquittal?

The Canadian Press 3 minute read Yesterday at 9:44 PM CDT

Five former members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team — Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Dillon Dubé, Cal Foote and Michael McLeod — were acquitted in July 2025 on sexual assault charges stemming from an encounter at a 2018 Hockey Canada gala in London, Ont.

Since then, the NHL has reinstated all five, allowing them to play beginning Dec. 1, 2025. Hockey Canada's appeal board later ruled all five breached the governing body's code of conduct and extended its ban from national programs for three of the five.

With Formenton recently signing a contract with the Edmonton Oilers, here's a look at where the five players have landed since the trial ended.

ALEX FORMENTON

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Hockey

People hold signs during a protest against the Edmonton Oilers' signing of Alex Formenton outside Rogers Place in Edmonton on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Formenton is one of five players from Canada's world junior team from 2018 who was charged and later acquitted of sexual assault. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amanda May Erickson

‘Fans have pleaded’: Protesters against Formenton gather before Oilers home game

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‘Fans have pleaded’: Protesters against Formenton gather before Oilers home game

Fakiha Baig, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Yesterday at 9:43 PM CDT

EDMONTON - Dozens of protesters chanted "no means no" and "drunk isn't consent" outside Rogers Place arena ahead of the Edmonton Oilers' first home game on Saturday, which featured the team's controversial new forward Alex Formenton.

Protesters held signs with messages such as "Believe Survivors" as fans streamed in, renewing calls for the Oilers to reverse their Sept. 9 signing of Formenton.

He is one of five former members of Canada’s world junior team who were acquitted last year of sexual assault charges stemming from an encounter with a woman in a hotel room after a Hockey Canada gala in London, Ont., in 2018.

Jaclyn Prouse took part in Saturday's demonstration. She said the case shone a light on the dark side of Canada's hockey culture and for the first time she would not be supporting her hometown team because of Formenton.

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Football

Paredes’ heroics keep Stampeders in CFL playoff picture, Redblacks drop to 0-13

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Paredes’ heroics keep Stampeders in CFL playoff picture, Redblacks drop to 0-13

Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Updated: 4:05 AM CDT

CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders stayed in the CFL playoff conversation, thanks to a lengthy field goal by Rene Paredes, while the Ottawa Redblacks remained winless after Calgary's 40-38 victory over Ottawa on Saturday.

Paredes kicked a 62-yard field goal, the longest of his career, with two seconds remaining to end a tug of war between two football teams desperate for different reasons.

The Stampeders (6-8) weren't mathematically eliminated from playoff contention at the bottom of the West Division, but their margins were thin with four games remaining in the regular season. They trailed the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and B.C. Lions, tied for third in the division, by two points.

"What a game," said Paredes, the longest-serving Stampeder in his 15th season and who missed 10 games this season with injury. "I'm just happy we got the win and we've still got a shot at the playoffs.

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Texas Rangers' Josh Jung runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher JosÈ Soriano during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Rangers take sole possession of AL West lead, Quantrill leaves with injury in 6-3 win over Blue Jays

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Rangers take sole possession of AL West lead, Quantrill leaves with injury in 6-3 win over Blue Jays

The Associated Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 9:13 PM CDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Five relievers held Toronto to six hits after Cal Quantrill left 12 pitches in because of right lat tightness, and the Rangers moved into sole possession of the AL West lead for the first time since late August with a 6-2 win over the Blue Jays on Saturday night.

Texas (78-77) has won six of seven and moved a half-game ahead of Houston (77-78), which holds the tiebreaker. The Rangers have a winning record for the first time since before play on Aug. 11.

Jordan Montgomery (1-0) got his first win since Aug. 14, 2024, pitching 3 2/3 hitless innings. He returned from Tommy John surgery this past Aug. 9.

Davis Schneider hit a pinch-homer for the AL champion Blue Jays (76-79), who have lost eight of 12. They trail the Chicago White Sox by three games for the AL’s final wild card.

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Soccer

CF Montreal’s home winless streak extended to nine games in 2-0 loss to Columbus Crew

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CF Montreal’s home winless streak extended to nine games in 2-0 loss to Columbus Crew

Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 10:06 PM CDT

MONTREAL - Captain Samuel Pitte still believes in his side's chances to change the course of its season.

CF Montreal had its home winless streak in Major League Soccer play extended to nine games with a 2-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Stade Saputo on Saturday night. Mohamed Farsi and Brais Mendez found the back of the net for Columbus (7-14-5).

With the result, Montreal (5-15-6) now sit 11 points out of a post-season spot with eight games remaining.

“With the unity that we have in this team, it’s still impressive: 21 points with eight games left (…) and we could’ve had guys that gave up, and that wasn’t the case. There are still 24 points to play for, and it just takes one or two good results to change your fortune,” said Piette.

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Hockey

Maple Leafs winger Gavin McKenna (92) moves the puck past Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson (8) in Toronto on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

Canadiens top Maple Leafs in No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna’s pro debut for Toronto

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Canadiens top Maple Leafs in No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna’s pro debut for Toronto

Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Updated: 4:00 AM CDT

TORONTO - Gavin McKenna sat in the passenger seat ahead of his professional debut.

The Maple Leafs star rookie joked he might grab the keys from his landlord the next time they drive to the rink.

Selected No. 1 overall at June's NHL draft, McKenna had a couple of dangerous chances and didn't look out of place Saturday as Toronto fell 4-1 to the undermanned Montreal Canadiens in a split-squad game on the first night of the league's truncated pre-season schedule.

"I felt pretty good," said the 18-year-old winger. "I created a bit, but also had a couple turnovers, which I think happens with nerves.

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Olympics

Canada's Stephen Timothy Maar (7) spikes the ball against the block of Germany's Jan Zimmermann (17), Simon Valentin Torwie (33) and Moritz Reichert (5), in Volleyball Nations League action in Ottawa, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Canada men fall 3-1 to Cuba in Olympic volleyball qualifier

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Canada men fall 3-1 to Cuba in Olympic volleyball qualifier

The Canadian Press 2 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 9:53 PM CDT

MONCTON - Canada's men's volleyball team fell 3-1 to Cuba in the final of the NORCECA Olympic qualification tournament on Saturday.

Set scores were 25-21, 25-23, 23-25, 25-22, as Cuba earned the continental spot for its first trip to the Olympics since the 2016 Games.

Canada entered the match having defeated Mexico 3-0 in Friday's semifinal. The Canadians also finished runner-up to the Olympic-host United States earlier in the week in the NORCECA volleyball championship to earn a 2027 World Cup berth.

"It's super disappointing," Canada’s libero Landon Currie said. "I thought we came out really strong and all of a sudden, at the flip of a switch, Cuba came out swinging and we didn't really have an answer for them.

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Football

Chad Kelly throws two TD passes as Argos clinch playoff berth with win over Elks

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Chad Kelly throws two TD passes as Argos clinch playoff berth with win over Elks

Dan Ralph, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 9:40 PM CDT

TORONTO - Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts achieved two pre-season goals Saturday afternoon.

Kelly threw two touchdown passes as Toronto held on for a 24-19 win over the Edmonton Elks. The Argonauts (8-6) not only cemented a post-season berth with the victory but will begin the playoffs at BMO Field despite rushing for -1 yards.

Toronto was in a position to clinch a playoff spot Saturday after Montreal defeated Hamilton 37-25 on Friday night.

"That's first and foremost (reaching playoffs)," Kelly said. "It doesn't matter how you do it, (getting) a win is very difficult in this league.

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Sports Breaking News

Canada's Kady Dandeneau (13) shows her disappointment after losing the gold medal game to the United States in IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships gold medal action in Ottawa, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Canada loses to U.S. 77-76 in women’s wheelchair world championship final

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Canada loses to U.S. 77-76 in women’s wheelchair world championship final

Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 4:38 PM CDT

OTTAWA - Just one point, but it’s a point that won’t soon be forgotten by Canada’s women’s wheelchair basketball team.

That point cost Canada the gold medal at the wheelchair basketball world championships where they lost 77-76 to the United States on Saturday at TD Place. The Americans won on a free throw with 20.8 seconds left in regulation time.

“That was particularly hard,” said Canada’s Kady Dandeneau, who led all scorers with 34 points. “It was my fault that we got that foul and it proved to be the difference and that sucks.”

Dandeneau finished the game 15-for-34 from the field with 13 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one blocked shot.

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Sports Breaking News

Michael Woods from Canada pushes towards the finish during the UCI Montreal Grand Prix Cycling race in Montreal, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Road World Championships get underway Sunday in Montreal

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Road World Championships get underway Sunday in Montreal

Patrick Caisse, The Canadian Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 3:42 PM CDT

MONTREAL - Montreal is hosting the Road World Championships after four years of preparation.

The event kicks off Sunday with the elite men's and women's time trials.

The first races will give the world a chance to see the Promenade fluviale, the Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit, Old Montreal, and Mount Royal, among other sights.

The individual time trials for the under-23 and junior categories will follow on Monday and Tuesday, with the mixed team time trial also taking place Tuesday.

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Sports Breaking News

Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada celebrates his win against Quentin Halys of France during a Davis Cup qualifier second round match at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Auger-Aliassime leads Canada past France 3-1 to move on to Davis Cup Final 8

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Auger-Aliassime leads Canada past France 3-1 to move on to Davis Cup Final 8

Jordan Stoopler, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 8:23 PM CDT

QUÉBEC - Canada has officially punched its ticket to the Davis Cup Final 8 this November, and Félix Auger-Aliassime had a lot to do with it.

The world No. 5 capped a remarkable two days of tennis by rallying past Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 Saturday at the Videotron Centre, clinching Canada’s 3-1 victory over France in its best-of-five second-round qualifier.

The decisive victory came just 35 minutes after Auger-Aliassime had walked off the court following a doubles loss alongside Duncan Chan. It was his third match in two days, having also defeated Quentin Halys in three sets Friday.

“I don’t really have words,” said Canada captain Frank Dancevic. “It’s incredible for the Davis Cup, for the country to have a player like that who can play at his level, playing singles and doubles and being in shape to play three matches over two days. It’s not easy.”

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Hockey

Montreal Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj (72) and Lane Hutson (48) skate drills during training camp, in Brossard, Que., on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Montreal Canadiens making small adjustmafter deep playoff run

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Montreal Canadiens making small adjustmafter deep playoff run

Jared Book, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Yesterday at 1:09 PM CDT

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens learned a lot from their Eastern Conference final loss to the Carolina Hurricanes last post-season.

Twenty-two-year-old defenceman Lane Hutson is one of the Canadiens' young stars and he said on Saturday that Montreal's deep playoff run was an educational experience.

“We have so many great players and do so many great things,” said Hutson. “Sometimes you could let that detail slip when you have talented players.

"(We need to be) detailed and dialled in on the little things that affect us later in the season and in the playoffs.”

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