Sports

The Boston Red Sox have reportedly admitted to Major League Baseball that they improperly used electronic devices to steal signs from their longtime rival New York Yankees. CBC | Sports News

Canada’s professional female hockey players are finally getting paid, thanks to a truly far eastern expansion plan — and while it’s still a far cry from NHL-sized paycheques, the new stipends will go a long way, says a Calgary Inferno player. CBC | Sports News

Former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre says he will be bigger and better in his November comeback fight against middleweight title-holder Michael Bisping. The 36-year-old from Montreal has been on hiatus since Nov. 16, 2013. CBC | Sports News

Brazilian and French authorities said Tuesday they uncovered an international corruption scheme aimed at buying votes in awarding the 2016 Olympics. This is the latest allegation to sully the legacy of the Rio Games. CBC | Sports News

LIVERPOOL and Manchester City have teamed up to fund a private jet to bring their Brazilian players back from international duty before Saturday’s Premier League showdown. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

ANTHONY JOSHUA is expected to breeze through his title defence against Kubrat Pulev next month, according to the bookies. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

C.J. Gable’s one-yard TD run with 2:30 remaining earned the Hamilton Tiger-Cats their first win of the season, a lightning-delay 24-22 win over the Toronto Argonauts on Monday night. CBC | Sports News

PHILIPPE COUTINHO is considering refusing to play in the Champions League for Liverpool to ensure his eligibility if he leaves in January. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

ANTHONY JOSHUA’s showdown with Kubrat Pulev has been confirmed for Cardiff on October 28. Daily Express :: Sport Feed

Canadian cyclist Michael Woods is turning heads in just his second Grand Tour event. The 30-year-old from Ottawa enters the final week of the Spanish Vuelta riding high in eighth place, holding a 33-second edge over three-time winner Alberto Contador of Spain in ninth. CBC | Sports News