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Toronto Wolfpack awaiting word from City on timing of stadium renovations

Toronto Wolfpack awaiting word from City on timing of stadium renovations

TORONTO — Season tickets for the Toronto Wolfpack's second season go on sale Monday and while the price appears reasonable, there is some uncertainty about the home schedule at this stage.
Lou Gehrig biographer Ray Robinson dead at 96

Lou Gehrig biographer Ray Robinson dead at 96

NEW YORK — Ray Robinson, an author and magazine editor best known for a well-regarded biography of his childhood hero Lou Gehrig, has died. Robinson's friend Marty Appel said Friday that Robinson died Oct. 31 at New York Hospital.
Five things to know about rising Canadian basketball star R.J. Barrett

Five things to know about rising Canadian basketball star R.J. Barrett

Canadian basketball phenom R.J. Barrett is slated to announce which college program he plans to join next year. Here are five things to know about the budding young star: BIOGRAPHICAL BASICS Rowan "R.J." Barrett, Jr.
Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman: I was abused by doctor

Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman: I was abused by doctor

NEW YORK — Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman says she is among the young women sexually abused by a former USA Gymnastics team doctor. Raisman tells "60 Minutes" she was 15 when she was first treated by Dr.
Montreal's Olympic Stadium to get new roof for $250 million

Montreal's Olympic Stadium to get new roof for $250 million

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says Montreal's Olympic Stadium will have a new, $250 million roof by 2023. Tourism Minister Julie Boulet said on Thursday that the province doesn't know yet whether the stadium's new covering will be retractable.
Edmonton mayor says CFL Eskimos need to take steps on name change

Edmonton mayor says CFL Eskimos need to take steps on name change

WINNIPEG — Edmonton's mayor says he wants the city's Canadian Football League team to start taking steps towards a name change.
Attorney: O.J. Simpson banned from Las Vegas hotel-casino

Attorney: O.J. Simpson banned from Las Vegas hotel-casino

LAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson's attorney says the former football star has been banned from The Cosmopolitan hotel-casino in Las Vegas.
Silfverberg's 2 goals lead Ducks past Canucks 4-1

Silfverberg's 2 goals lead Ducks past Canucks 4-1

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks were missing more than just several injured players at the start of the season. Their power play had been all but absent, too. Not on Thursday night.
Leon grabs equalizer as Canada draws U.S. 1-1 in women's soccer friendly

Leon grabs equalizer as Canada draws U.S. 1-1 in women's soccer friendly

VANCOUVER — Adriana Leon needed another look at the signature moment of her return the Canadian women's national team. The striker from Mississauga, Ont., scored in the second half Thursday as Canada tied the United States 1-1 in a soccer friendly.
Olympic champion Hanyu pulls out NHK Trophy with injury

Olympic champion Hanyu pulls out NHK Trophy with injury

OSAKA, Japan — Yuzuru Hanyu has pulled out of the NHK Trophy after injuring his ankle in practice, a setback that could have a serious impact on his preparations for an Olympic title defence .