National Sports

Rape victims of ex-Utah State football player sue university

SALT LAKE CITY — Two women raped by a former Utah State University football player filed a lawsuit Monday against the university, claiming the school fostered an environment where sexual assaults were tolerated. The women sued in U.S.

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Clemons plans to explore analytics options in his new role as Argonauts GM

TORONTO — Analytics will be a priority for Michael (Pinball) Clemons in his new role as general manager of the Toronto Argonauts.

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Injury forced Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore out of U.S. game against Canada

TORONTO — Injury has forced Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore out of the U.S. game against Canada in CONCACAF Nations League play Oct. 15. Altidore left Toronto's 1-0 win over Columbus Crew SC in the 70th minute Sunday.

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Montreal Impact star Ignacio Piatti's future seemingly up in the air

MONTREAL — Contract negotiations between Ignacio Piatti and the Montreal Impact have taken a bizarre and unexpected turn.

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Senators feel trade for Namestnikov gives prospects more time to develop

OTTAWA — The slogan for the Ottawa Senators' season is "The kids are alright." However, it appears some of the kids aren't ready for the NHL just yet.

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Canadian baseball team names roster for Premier 12 Olympic qualifier

OTTAWA — Former American League most valuable player Justin Morneau and ex-AL all-star Michael Saunders highlight Canada's roster for the WBSC Premier 12 next month. The 12-team, US$5.2-million event, Nov.

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Motion aimed at killing Halifax stadium proposal deferred for two weeks

HALIFAX — A motion aimed at killing a planned review by Halifax municipal staff of a $110-million stadium proposal by a group hoping to land a CFL franchise has been deferred for two weeks. Coun.

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Canada must find energy for last chance at RWC vs. Namibia

KOBE, Japan — Canada coach Kingsley Jones isn't worried about his players' hearts. It's their legs that concern him.

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Olympic gold medallist Bruny Surin to run for city council seat in Laval, Que.

LAVAL, Que. — Olympic gold-medal sprinter Bruny Surin is entering a different kind of race — this time, for a spot as a city councillor in Laval, Que. Surin has announced he'll run in a Nov.

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Winnipeg Jets lose two more key defencemen

PITTSBURGH — The Winnipeg Jets' short-handed defence has received more bad news.

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