15 h. ago Auspicious opening to the CPO season with violinist Gil Shaham

It was good to welcome the Calgary Philharmonic back for their new season of concerts, a point emphasized by Marc Stevens, the CPO’s president and CEO, in his series of opening remarks. This is a transitional year for the CPO. After two terms as conductor, Rune Bergmann was given a grand sendoff in June as […]

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35 h. ago Junior hockey league winds up in court after expansion Cloverdale team is shut down ahead of season opener

PJHL says new team doesn't meet their bylaw standards,, and it's all part of team owners squabbling all off-season about various points

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63 h. ago Why exactly is Connor McDavid holding out on a contract extension?

The sound of skate blades meeting ice echoed through Rogers Place on Thursday as Rookie camp got underway to officially open the gates on a new season for the Edmonton Oilers. But the shadow hanging over the organization continues to grow darker every day that passes with Connor McDavid heading into the final year of […]

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3 d. ago Jets cutting wide receiver Xavier Gipson after costly fumble in opener

The New York Jets are releasing wide receiver Xavier Gipson after his costly fumble on a kickoff return in the season-opening loss to Pittsburgh, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Gipson, in his third season with the Jets, was returning a kickoff in place of the injured Kene […]

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4 d. ago Bills add Week 1 hero Prater to active roster among flurry of roster changes

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Kicker Matt Prater was signed to the Bills active roster off the practice squad on Tuesday, days after the 19-year veteran capped Buffalo’s season-opening comeback win over Baltimore. The Bills, however, are changing punters in preparing to play at the New York Jets on Sunday. They signed seventh-year player Cameron Johnston […]

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4 d. ago Eagles’ Jalen Carter learns punishment for spitting on Cowboys’ Dak Prescott

Jalen Carter was fined $57,222 but avoided a suspension after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott seconds into the NFL’s season opener Thursday night, a person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the league didn’t release the fine. The Pro Bowl defensive […]

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5 d. ago NFL bans Bills fan involved in shoving match with Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson

John Harbaugh made it clear whose side he’s on following Lamar Jackson’s run-in with a fan in Baltimore’s season opener at Buffalo. After Jackson threw a touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins in the third quarter of Baltimore’s 41-40 loss to the Bills on Sunday night, several Ravens were celebrating behind the corner of the end […]

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5 d. ago Spitting on somebody else is just wrong. Why does it keep happening in sports?

Inter Miami’s Luis Suarez further damaged his reputation. Jalen Carter of the Philadelphia Eagles cost himself the chance to play in a season-opening game. Florida’s Brendan Bett gave South Florida a 15-yard gift on its drive that decided its win over the Gators. Their transgression: spitting. In the span of seven days from last Sunday […]

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8 d. ago Ontario is home to Canada's biggest corn maze and it's now open for the season

Did you know that Canada's largest corn maze is located right here in Ontario, in the historic little town of Dundas? If you're looking for a fall adventure that gives you a bit of a challenge, Hanes Farm and Corn Maze offers the chance to get lost in almost 20 acres of vast land, as you zigzag through this impressive labyrinth of fun.This maze sets itself apart from others through its sheer scale — it will take you anywhere from one to two hours to complete, but you'll be fully equipped with everything you need to get out on the other side.Guests are given a map, pen, and clipboard before heading to the start line, and although it may sound like a walk in the park (or should I say, a stroll in the stalks?), it's not an easy feat: there are winding trails and massive corn walls to throw you off. The maze is also designed to test your sense of direction.And for anyone who has visited in the past, note that each year, something ...

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9 d. ago NFL WEEK 1 PICKS: Patriots set to start a new era against Tom Brady’s team

Drake Maye and new coach Mike Vrabel should take advantage of home field in season opener against Vegas

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1 week ago These 9 Toronto restaurants opened this summer and are worth the hype

Toronto welcomed a slew of new restaurants during the summer of 2025, and here are just a few that you need to visit.We get it: the summer is busy, so we'll give you a pass if you haven't gotten the chance to get out there and try out the fresh crop of new restaurants that have opened in the city between the months of June and August.That said, a lot of the new restaurants that have opened in Toronto this season are good. Really good. So, take our advice and make the reservation.Here are nine restaurants that opened in Toronto this summer you need to try at least once.Antylia    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Aldo Camarena (@aldo.camarena.jimenez)Officially opening its doors in early August, this Latin-American Bloorcourt restaurant quickly earned a reputation for being among the best new restaurants in the city, and there's good reason for that.It's the brainchild of h...

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2 w. ago Calgary Dinos roar back to force overtime but fall to Regina Rams in football season opener

Dinos score nine points with six seconds left on the clock to force the extra session in a dramatic showdown at McMahon Stadium.

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2 w. ago London Knights score late to edge Sarnia Sting on opening night of the pre

Logan Hawery's goal with 34.1 seconds remaining in the game lifted the London Knights past the Sarnia Sting 6-5.

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2 w. ago Former CFLer Khari Jones’ latest role involves trying to help UBC offence get on a roll

UBC opens the regular season Thursday with a visit from the Manitoba Bisons to Thunderbird Stadium

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2 w. ago Wimbledon champions Sinner, Swiatek off to good starts at U.S. Open

NEW YORK — Iga Swiatek is trying to do something no woman has done since Serena Williams in 2012: win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in the same season. Jannik Sinner is trying to do something no man has done since Roger Federer in 2008: repeat as U.S. Open champion. By the looks of things […]

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2 w. ago Blue Jays release 2026 MLB schedule, will open season at home vs. A’s

Next season's home opener will come on Thursday, March 26, 2026 against the Athletics.

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3 w. ago Veteran Joe Flacco selected as Browns starting QB for season opener

Flacco has not played in the preseason games, but has seen most of the first-team snaps throughout camp.

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4 w. ago Police launch hate crime probe in Liverpool after fan’s alleged racial abuse of Semenyo during game

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Police launched a hate crime investigation after ejecting a 47-year-old fan from Liverpool’s stadium for his alleged racial abuse of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during the opening match of the Premier League season. The incident occurred Friday night at Anfield when Semenyo, who is Black, reported the abuse to referee Anthony […]

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