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Another soccer showdown in Alberta as Cavalry FC hosts Pacific FC in CPL playoffs

Four days after Canada's memorable World Cup qualifying win over Mexico in snowy Edmonton, there's another soccer showdown in Alberta. The forecast calls for less severe conditions in Calgary on Satur...

Nov 19, 2021

Arrows re-sign Argentina's Tomas de la Vega, Canadian international Paul Ciulini

TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have re-signed Tomas de la Vega and Paul Ciulini and added second-round draft pick Bryce Worden. De la Vega, a 31-year-old Argentine international, spent the last two seas...

Nov 19, 2021

Canada's tennis community reacts to missing Chinese player Peng Shuai

Three of Canada's professional tennis players have publicly supported the efforts to find missing Chinese star Peng Shuai. Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., and Vancouver's Rebecca Marino and Vasek Pos...

Nov 19, 2021

Canadians Gilles, Poirier second after rhythm dance at ISU Grand Prix event

GRENOBLE, France - Canadians Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier finished second in the rhythm dance Friday at the ISU Grand Prix in France. The Toronto ice dancers scored 81.35 with their skate to music by...

Nov 19, 2021

Ticats head coach Steinauer feels effort, execution are key elements for Ticats

Head coach Orlondo Steinauer has loved the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' effort this season but admits that alone won't carry the club through the CFL playoffs. Hamilton (7-6) hosts Saskatchewan (9-4) on Satur...

Nov 19, 2021

Oilers put Nurse and Koekkoek on injured reserve, move Smith to long-term IR

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers placed defencemen Darnell Nurse and Slater Koekkoek on injured reserve Friday. Oilers coach Dave Tippett said Nurse will miss two to three weeks with a broken finger whi...

Nov 19, 2021

Winnipeg Blue Bombers release veteran CFL receiver Roosevelt from the practice roster

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released veteran receiver Naaman Roosevelt from their practice roster Friday. Roosevelt, 30, signed with Winnipeg on Aug. 30 and spent his entire time with the CFL...

Nov 19, 2021

Canadian men climb to No. 40 in latest FIFA rankings, matching all-time high

Fuelled by wins over Mexico and Costa Rica, Canada has risen eight places to No. 40 in the latest FIFA world rankings, matching its highest-ever position. The Canadian men also hit No. 40 in December ...

Nov 19, 2021

English cricketer sorry for appearing in blackface at party

LONDON (AP) - English cricketer Alex Hales apologized on Friday after the publication of a photo showing him in blackface portraying Tupac Shakur at a party in 2009. The apology comes amid an ongoing ...

Nov 19, 2021

McDavid, Turris score in shootout to lift Oilers past Jets 2-1

EDMONTON - Connor McDavid and Kyle Turris scored in the shootout as the Edmonton Oilers emerged with a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. McDavid also scored in regulation and rookie goal...

Nov 18, 2021