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Winnipeg Blue Bombers expect 'street fight' with last-place Edmonton Elks

WINNIPEG - Jermarcus Hardrick is going to ensure his helmet is buckled on tight when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers host the Edmonton Elks on Saturday. Even though the 13-2 Bombers are favoured to beat the...

Oct 07, 2022

TFC's Kaye says latest Canada Soccer offer to players shows some improvements

TORONTO - Canada Soccer's recent revised compensation proposal to its players is a sign of progress but a deal has yet to be reached, says Canadian international Mark-Anthony Kaye. "There are some imp...

Oct 07, 2022

Calgary Flames sign defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to eight-year, $50-million extension

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to an eight-year, US$50-million contract extension. Weegar was part of a July 25 trade with the Panthers that sent Matthew Tkachuk ...

Oct 07, 2022

Nike suspends Hockey Canada partnership, 'paused' support after sex assault claims

TORONTO - Nike has suspended its partnership with and paused support for Hockey Canada as the sports organization faces increasing pressure to handle alleged sexual assaults. Nike spokesperson Sandra ...

Oct 07, 2022

Mets, back in playoffs, have highest TV viewers since 2008

NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Mets drew their most average viewers on SNY since 2008 as the team returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The Mets averaged 299,246 viewers this season, u...

Oct 07, 2022

CF Montreal watching TFC regular-season finale in Philadelphia with interest

Toronto FC holds no love for CF Montreal. But it can do its biggest rival a huge solid Sunday as MLS wraps up the regular season. Toronto (9-17-7, 34 points) was eliminated from playoff contention on ...

Oct 07, 2022

Vancouver Whitecaps continue improbable quest for playoff position

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps know onlookers have counted them out for weeks. Losses to Nashville and San Jose and Colorado appeared to snuff out the club's playoff hopes last month. Heading int...

Oct 07, 2022

Plenty of Canadian content on display on and off the field at MLS Next Pro Cup

Toronto FC II's run in the MLS Next Pro playoffs ended last weekend in a wild 4-3 extra-time loss to Columbus Crew 2. But there will still be plenty of Canadian - and ex-TFC - content on display Satur...

Oct 07, 2022

N.L. and N.B. hockey associations address Hockey Canada scandal but don't cut ties

The provincial hockey associations of New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador are highlighting their efforts to address sexual violence amid criticism the national governing body mishandled allege...

Oct 07, 2022

Toronto Argonauts set to square off at home versus B.C. Lions

TORONTO - The focus remains squarely upon the B.C. Lions but quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson and the Toronto Argonauts are fully aware of what lies ahead. Toronto (8-6) hosts B.C. (10-4) on Saturda...

Oct 07, 2022