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Blue Bombers host Stampeders in battle of CFL's lone remaining unbeaten teams

Another week, another undefeated rival on the schedule for Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Winnipeg (5-0) will host the Calgary Stampeders (4-0) at IG Field on Friday night. It's the seco...

Jul 13, 2022

Riders defensive lineman Marino apologizes for hit on Ottawa QB Masoli

HALIFAX - Defensive lineman Garrett Marino and the Saskatchewan Roughriders both apologized Wednesday for Marino's low hit on Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Jeremiah Masoli last week, with Marino adding...

Jul 13, 2022

World golf ranking helps Canada's Conners prepare for majors like this week's Open

Becoming one of the top 30 male golfers in the world has changed how Corey Conners plans his year, especially how he prepares for majors. Conners, from Listowel, Ont., and Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, ...

Jul 13, 2022

De Grasse, who's recovering from COVID-19, upstart women's throwers among 10 to watch

Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse has climbed the medal podium in every one of his individual Olympic and world championship races, but the 27-year-old from Markham, Ont., faces one of his stiffest...

Jul 13, 2022

Advocates: Farah's story can help other trafficking victims

LONDON (AP) - Until this week, Mo Farah was a four-time Olympic champion winding down his hugely successful career as a long-distance runner. Now he's an icon for another reason: He is the most promin...

Jul 13, 2022

Winnipeg Jets sign goaltender David Rittich to one-year, US$900,000 deal

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed David Rittich to a one-year, US$900,000 contract to back up star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Rittich appeared in 17 games with the Nashville Predators in 202...

Jul 13, 2022

Canada expects more attacking challenge from Jamaica at CONCACAF W Championship

After facing packed defences against Trinidad and Tobago, Panama and Costa Rica in the group stage, Canada expects a more attacking challenge from Jamaica on Thursday in the semifinal of the CONCACAF ...

Jul 13, 2022

Habs sign top pick Slafkovsky to entry-level deal, add depth in free agency

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens locked up first-overall pick Juraj Slafkovsky and beefed up their depth with one-year contracts as NHL free agency opened Wednesday. The Canadiens announced a three-y...

Jul 13, 2022

Ottawa Senators sign Claude Giroux to three-year, US$19.5 contract

OTTAWA - Claude Giroux is heading north. The Ottawa Senators signed the forward to a deal worth US$19.5 over three years as NHL free agency opened Wednesday. The move is another big one in the nation'...

Jul 13, 2022

Giroux joins the Senators, Campbell heads to the Oilers as NHL free agency opens

The Ottawa Senators brought a local product home. The Edmonton Oilers finally solidified a troublesome position. NHL free agency opened with a bang Wednesday as the Senators signed veteran forward Cla...

Jul 13, 2022