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Redblacks look to overcome frustrations and close out against Roughriders

OTTAWA - Frustrations are starting to boil over for the Ottawa Redblacks. Ottawa (3-10) is mired in a seven-game losing streak and sits last in the CFL's East Division heading into a game against the ...

Sep 21, 2023

Blue Jays slugger Guerrero not in starting lineup for series finale in New York

NEW YORK - Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was held out of the starting lineup for a second straight day on Thursday as he rests a sore knee. Spencer Horwitz was given the start at fir...

Sep 21, 2023

Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin averts questions over sudden absence last year in playoffs

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin deflected questions Thursday concerning his sudden absence from a playoff series last season for what the team explained at the tim...

Sep 21, 2023

Ireland and Springboks set for monster clash of No. 1 vs. No. 2 at the Rugby World Cup

PARIS (AP) - France playing New Zealand to open the Rugby World Cup was a big deal. Stade de France was packed and record numbers of eyeballs were drawn to European televisions, some audiences eclipsi...

Sep 21, 2023

Hellebuyck, Scheifele on expiring deals, but are focused on the present in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG - Whether the fates of two star players align with the Winnipeg Jets' future plans remains to be seen. Starting goalie Connor Hellebuyck and top centre Mark Scheifele both spoke to the media ...

Sep 21, 2023

Canadian Premier League revamps trophy case with new hardware up for grabs

TORONTO - The Canadian Premier League is revamping its trophy case. A new trophy, the Canadian Premier League Shield, will be presented to the regular-season winner. And the North Star Cup will replac...

Sep 21, 2023

Canucks star Pettersson unfazed by contract uncertainty as training camp opens

VICTORIA - Vancouver Canucks star forward Elias Pettersson says starting the National Hockey League season without a signed contract extension will not be a "distraction" to him. Pettersson, 24, made ...

Sep 21, 2023

Team Europe looks to reclaim Laver Cup title in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - Members of Team Europe at the Laver Cup say they're looking for redemption after losing the tournament for the first time last year. Team Europe has won four of five iterations of the comp...

Sep 21, 2023

Report: Blue Jays pitcher Manoah shut down, has received multiple injections in arm

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has received multiple injections in his pitching arm in recent weeks and been shut down for the season, an online report said Thursday. Manoah, who was the t...

Sep 21, 2023

Jets sign forward Colby Barlow to three-year, entry-level contract

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed first-round pick Colby Barlow on a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal carries an annual average value of US$1.2 million. The Jets selected Barlow 18th ...

Sep 21, 2023