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Injury-riddled Stamps get big boost against Winnipeg with return of Begelton

WINNIPEG - Adam Bighill doesn't think the scales are tipped heavily in Winnipeg's favour because the Calgary Stampeders' injured list is jam-packed. The veteran Blue Bombers linebacker expects the Sta...

Jul 06, 2023

'They gave me so much:' VI Raiders icon determined to turn franchise around

NANAIMO - A name synonymous with winning and being a difference maker is laser-focused on reviving the organization that launched his decorated CFL career.Taking advantage of a bye week, Toronto Argon...

Jul 06, 2023

10-year-old skateboarding phenom from Calgary to compete at X-Games

Skateboarding is more than just a way of life for Reese Nelson, it's all she's ever known. The 10-year-old from Calgary can't remember when she first started skating or when she first dropped into a h...

Jul 06, 2023

Montreal Alouettes linebacker Tyrell Richards tops CFL’s monthly honour roll

It was a solid start to the CFL season for Canadian Tyrell Richards. The Montreal Alouettes linebacker received the top grade Thursday in the CFL's honour roll for the month of June. Richard was named...

Jul 06, 2023

Time has become Gustafson's more precious commodity following Classic win

Time has become Jeff Gustafson's most precious commodity. In March, the Kenora, Ont., angler became the first Canadian to win the US$1-million Bassmaster Classic - pro bass fishing's most prestigious ...

Jul 06, 2023

Senators add forward MacEwen on three-year contract

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have agreed to terms on a three-year, US$2.325 million contract with forward Zack MacEwen. The deal carries a $775,000 average annual value. MacEwen, 26, split time betwee...

Jul 06, 2023

Canada rugby women look forward to rare home game as Ottawa hosts Pacific Four Series

A rare home game for the Canadian women's rugby team could be a record-breaker Saturday. Rugby Canada expects the test match against world champion New Zealand to draw a crowd of more than 7,500 to Ot...

Jul 06, 2023

Defending champion Canada to face Jamaica in Olympic women's soccer qualifier

TORONTO - The Canadian women's soccer team will face Jamaica in a two-game series in September with a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Canada, the defending Olympic champion, will travel to Kingston, ...

Jul 06, 2023

Raptors confirm centre Jakob Poeltl will return on multi-year deal

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have made one of their big off-season moves official by announcing that centre Jakob Poeltl has signed a multi-year contract with the NBA club. The Raptors did not disclo...

Jul 06, 2023

Canada's Denis Shapovalov and Bianca Andreescu advance at Wimbledon

LONDON - Canada's Denis Shapovalov defeated Gregoire Barrere of France 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7) in second-round men's singles play Thursday at Wimbledon. Shapovalov, the No. 26 seed from Richmond Hill, Ont.,...

Jul 06, 2023