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Bears great Steve McMichael gets his Hall of Fame moment as he battles ALS

Bears great Steve McMichael gets his Hall of Fame moment as he battles ALS

CHICAGO (AP) — Steve McMichael always had that big and boisterous persona and a willingness to say whatever was on his mind, so it's no stretch to think the Chicago Bears great's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech would have been one to remem
Longtime Canadian hockey executive Murray Costello dead at age 90

Longtime Canadian hockey executive Murray Costello dead at age 90

CALGARY — Longtime hockey executive Murray Costello has died. He was 90. Hockey Canada said in a statement Costello, who led both that organization and the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association for two decades, died Saturday. The South Porcupine, Ont.
World Cup bidders give FIFA their detailed plans in Paris to host the tournaments in 2030 and 2034

World Cup bidders give FIFA their detailed plans in Paris to host the tournaments in 2030 and 2034

PARIS (AP) — On the sidelines of the Paris Olympics , FIFA has been doing business with its future hosts of the men’s World Cup including Saudi Arabia.
Hall of Famer Julius Peppers drew motivation from working hot summers in North Carolina

Hall of Famer Julius Peppers drew motivation from working hot summers in North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Julius Peppers remembers the long, grueling dawn-until-dusk summer days he spent working in the cotton and cucumbers fields of North Carolina’s Nash County and dealing with the heat.
Judoka Christa Deguchi wins Canada's first gold medal at Paris Olympics

Judoka Christa Deguchi wins Canada's first gold medal at Paris Olympics

PARIS — Christa Deguchi has won Canada's first gold medal of the Paris Olympics with a victory in the under-57 kilogram judo event.
Verstappen to regroup during F1 summer break with McLaren and Mercedes right on his tailpipe

Verstappen to regroup during F1 summer break with McLaren and Mercedes right on his tailpipe

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — What a difference a year can make in Formula 1. Yes, Max Verstappen is still on pace for yet another world title – it will be No. 4 in a row for the Dutchman unless Red Bull self-implodes.
Vandalism hits communication lines in France during Paris Olympics

Vandalism hits communication lines in France during Paris Olympics

PARIS (AP) — The French government says multiple telecommunications lines have been hit by acts of vandalism, affecting fiber lines and fixed and mobile phone lines as cities around France are hosting events for the 2024 Paris Olympics .
Canada's Zsombor-Murray, Wiens win bronze in synchronized 10-metre platform

Canada's Zsombor-Murray, Wiens win bronze in synchronized 10-metre platform

PARIS — Canadian divers Nathan Zsombor-Murray and Rylan Wiens have won the bronze medal in the men's synchronized 10-metre platform at the Paris Olympics. Zsombor-Murray, from Pointe-Claire, Que.
Massabie leaves swim records in his wake at Canadian Championships

Massabie leaves swim records in his wake at Canadian Championships

TORONTO — Sebastian Massabie apparently wasn't satisfied with breaking three national records at the Canadian Swimming Championships, so on Sunday he turned to breaking world records.
Mitchell helps Tiger-Cats blitz winless Elks 44-28

Mitchell helps Tiger-Cats blitz winless Elks 44-28

EDMONTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats look like they are finally finding their footing.