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Canadian swimmer Sebastian Massabie wins gold at Paralympics in 50m freestyle

Canadian swimmer Sebastian Massabie wins gold at Paralympics in 50m freestyle

PARIS — Canadian swimmer Sebastian Massabie has set a new world record while claiming gold at the Paralympics. The 19-year-old Toronto native finished with a time of 35.61 seconds in the men's S4 50-metre freestyle event on Friday.
Stamps switch it up at QB with eyes on avenging loss to Bethel-Thompson, Elks

Stamps switch it up at QB with eyes on avenging loss to Bethel-Thompson, Elks

EDMONTON — As the Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders prep for Saturday’s Labour Day Classic rematch, the fortunes of their veteran quarterbacks are trending in opposite directions.
Cavaliers, center Tristan Thompson agree to 1-year contract for 2024 season, AP source says

Cavaliers, center Tristan Thompson agree to 1-year contract for 2024 season, AP source says

CLEVELAND (AP) — Free agent center Tristan Thompson has agreed to a one-year contract to continue his second stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday.
Canadian thrower Jesse Zesseu claims Paralympic silver in discus

Canadian thrower Jesse Zesseu claims Paralympic silver in discus

PARIS — Canadian discus thrower Jesse Zesseu improved on his previous Paris performance with a silver medal at the Paralympics. The 25-year-old from Toronto overcame the disappointment of last year’s World Para Athletics Championships with a 53.
Decorated Canadian para surfer Victoria Feige lobbying for inclusion in L.A. 2028

Decorated Canadian para surfer Victoria Feige lobbying for inclusion in L.A. 2028

PARIS — Surfing is California's official state sport and Canadian para surfer Victoria Feige wants Los Angeles to live up to that pledge in 2028. The five-time women's world champion from Vancouver is at the forefront of a lobby to get L.A.
Chiefs hold off Ravens 27-20 when review overturns TD on final play of NFL's season opener

Chiefs hold off Ravens 27-20 when review overturns TD on final play of NFL's season opener

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes thought for a moment that the Chiefs were headed to overtime.
Sports scoreboard for Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024

Sports scoreboard for Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024

Thursday's Scoreboard MLB American League Minnesota 4 Tampa Bay 3 Seattle 6 Oakland 4 Texas 3 L.A.
US Open: Jessica Pegula beats Karolina Muchova and will face Aryna Sabalenka in the women's final

US Open: Jessica Pegula beats Karolina Muchova and will face Aryna Sabalenka in the women's final

NEW YORK (AP) — Jessica Pegula could do no right at the outset of her first Grand Slam semifinal. Her opponent at the U.S. Open on Thursday night, Karolina Muchova, could do no wrong. “I came out flat, but she was playing unbelievable.
US Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro to reach her second consecutive final in New York

US Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Emma Navarro to reach her second consecutive final in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka moved into her second consecutive U.S. Open final by taking the last seven points and beating Emma Navarro 6-3, 7-6 (2) on Thursday night with her usual brand of high-risk, high-reward tennis. The No.
Australia coach fired for supporting a South Korean swimmer at the Olympics

Australia coach fired for supporting a South Korean swimmer at the Olympics

SYDNEY (AP) — Swimming Australia has fired coach Michael Palfrey over comments made at the Paris Olympics where he said he hoped a South Korean athlete would beat Australian swimmers .