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Stanback returns, Alouettes seek CFL playoff berth against Redblacks

MONTREAL - A win Monday would be worth its weight in gold for the Montreal Alouettes. A CFL team chasing a .500 record for most of the season, the Alouettes (7-7) can both clinch a playoff spot and a ...

Oct 09, 2022

Member of Parliamentary committee applauds Skinner's resignation from Hockey Canada

A member of Parliament says that more members of Hockey Canada's leadership group should resign. Sbastien Lemire said Andrea Skinner made the right decision to resign as Hockey Canada's interim board ...

Oct 09, 2022

Canadian women look to extend winning streak against World Cup-bound Morocco

Ignoring World Cup-bound Morocco's modest world ranking of No. 76, Canada coach Bev Priestman expects her seventh-ranked squad to be tested by the Atlas Lionesses on Monday. The African Cup of Nations...

Oct 09, 2022

'It's time': Maple Leafs know they're running out of chances for playoff breakthrough

TORONTO - Kyle Dubas didn't just double down. The Toronto Maple Leafs general manager pushed his chips all-in - a decision that could go a long way in defining his tenure in the pressure-packed role h...

Oct 09, 2022

Canada star Alphonso Davies diagnosed with cranial bruise, no word on return to play

MUNICH - Canadian star Alphonso Davies suffered a "cranial bruise" in taking a boot to the face in Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Bayern Munich said the 21-year-old from Ed...

Oct 09, 2022

Potent Edmonton Oilers ready to contend for Stanley Cup

EDMONTON - The Oilers have finished an eight-game pre-season schedule - and the veterans can't wait for the real games to start. "It's nice to have one or two games, but I think you want to get ready ...

Oct 09, 2022

Youthful Canadiens head into season with plenty of building, learning to do

MONTREAL - After a 3-0 pre-season loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sept. 28, Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis summed up what may be the team's mantra going forward. "If you expect imme...

Oct 09, 2022

Canadian women post comfortable 41-5 win over Japan to open Rugby World Cup campaign

WHANGAREI, New Zealand - Canada ran in seven tries to open its Rugby World Cup campaign with a comfortable 41-5 win over Japan on Saturday. The Canadian women reeled off 36 straight points to snap an ...

Oct 08, 2022

Cantlay misses out on 59 and shares Vegas lead with Tom Kim

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Patrick Cantlay came within one putt of a 59 on Saturday, instead matching his low score on the PGA Tour for a share of the lead with 20-year-old Tom Kim going into the final round of...

Oct 08, 2022

Blue Bombers wrap up first by blitzing Elks 48-11

WINNIPEG - Rookie receiver Dalton Schoen caught three touchdown passes and running back Brady Oliveira scored twice as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers clinched first place in the CFL West Division for the s...

Oct 08, 2022