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Irma already causing big changes to Florida sports schedules

Irma already causing big changes to Florida sports schedules

MIAMI — Hurricane Irma's looming arrival is already preventing the Miami Dolphins and Florida International from hosting their respective home openers this weekend, with more changes almost certain to happen in the coming days.
Canada hits three homers to down Australia at U18 baseball World Cup

Canada hits three homers to down Australia at U18 baseball World Cup

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Archer Brookman and Michael Stovman hit back-to-back homers in the first inning and Edouard Julien added a three-run shot to power Canada to an 8-2 win over Australia on Tuesday at the under-18 baseball World Cup.
Report: Red Sox used Apple Watch to steal Yankees' signs

Report: Red Sox used Apple Watch to steal Yankees' signs

BOSTON — Looking for any edge in an age-old rivalry, the Boston Red Sox got called out in a high-tech sign-stealing scheme they ran on the New York Yankees.
B.C. Lions' secondary knows it needs to step up with club on three-game slide

B.C. Lions' secondary knows it needs to step up with club on three-game slide

SURREY, B.C. — The focus for the B.C. Lions' secondary coming into this season was improving on last year's CFL-low nine interceptions.
Riders receiver Carter not looking for more punishment against Bombers fan

Riders receiver Carter not looking for more punishment against Bombers fan

Regina Police say they aren't pursuing any criminal investigations following reports that Roughriders receiver Duron Carter was spit on and Saskatchewan's mascot Gainer the Gopher was roughed up by rival Winnipeg fans during a game Sunday at Mosaic S
Teen phenom Shapovalov headlines Canada's Davis Cup roster for India tie

Teen phenom Shapovalov headlines Canada's Davis Cup roster for India tie

TORONTO — As far as learning experiences go, Denis Shapovalov endured a doozy the last time he was on court for Canada in Davis Cup play.
Syria saves World Cup qualification bid with late equalizer

Syria saves World Cup qualification bid with late equalizer

TEHRAN, Iran — Syria scored deep into stoppage time at Iran to keep alive its hopes of qualifying for the World Cup for the first time amid an ongoing civil war at home.
Ex-college player who inspired ice bucket challenge honoured

Ex-college player who inspired ice bucket challenge honoured

BOSTON — The man who inspired the ice bucket challenge was honoured on Tuesday for helping to raise millions of dollars for Lou Gehrig's disease research. Sept.
Roughriders, Bombers players show sign of unity by shaking hands before game

Roughriders, Bombers players show sign of unity by shaking hands before game

The CFL's collective bargaining agreement won't expire until just before the 2019 season, but there's no doubt what the CFL Players' Association's top priority will be when talks begin on a new deal.
Brazil, France allege Rio Olympics vote-buying scheme

Brazil, France allege Rio Olympics vote-buying scheme

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian and French authorities said Tuesday they uncovered an international corruption scheme aimed at buying votes in awarding the 2016 Olympics.