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Defending-champion Blue Bombers can become first team to clinch playoff spot with win

They've been the class of the CFL this season and so it's fitting that Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have the chance to become the first team to cement a playoff berth. Winnipeg (8-1) ca...

Oct 14, 2021

Brady Tkachuk signs seven-year, $57.5 million deal with Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA - Brady Tkachuk and the Ottawa Senators have agreed to a seven-year, US$57.5 million contract. The Senators made the announcement on Thursday morning, hours before Ottawa's home opener against ...

Oct 14, 2021

Canada without top two players for Billie Jean King Cup after Fernandez pulls out

MONTREAL - Leylah Fernandez says she will not compete in this year's Billie Jean King Cup Finals, leaving Canada without its top two players heading into the women's international tennis tournament. T...

Oct 14, 2021

CFL announces it has awarded Hamilton the 2023 Grey Cup championship contest

The CFL has awarded Hamilton the 2023 Grey Cup game. Hamilton will stage the 2021 contest at Tim Hortons Field on Dec. 12. The 2022 Grey Cup will be held at Mosaic Stadium in Regina. Regina was suppos...

Oct 14, 2021

Ivanovic, Pennetta, Moya among 6 nominees for tennis Hall

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) - Grand Slam title winners Ana Ivanovic, Flavia Pennetta, Carlos Moya and Cara Black are the new nominees on the International Tennis Hall of Fame ballot for the Class of 2022, join...

Oct 14, 2021

McTavish, 18, scores in NHL debut as Ducks beat Jets 4-1

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Mason McTavish became the youngest player in Anaheim history to score a goal as the Ducks opened the season with a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night. The 18-...

Oct 13, 2021

Turris scores winner in shootout to lift Oilers 3-2 over Canucks in season opener

EDMONTON - Kyle Turris scored the shootout winner as the Edmonton Oilers started the season off with a victory, defeating the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Wednesday. Jesse Puljujarvi and Zach Hyman scored...

Oct 13, 2021

Nylander, Campbell lead the way as Maple Leafs down Canadiens in opener

TORONTO - William Nylander scored the winner early in the third period and Jack Campbell made 31 saves as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in the season-opener for both team...

Oct 13, 2021

Davies leads the way as Canada downs Panama in full-blooded World Cup qualifier

TORONTO - Alphonso Davies' highlight-reel goal helped open the floodgates as Canada roared to a 4-1 victory over Panama on Wednesday in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying play. The Canadian men had Panama ...

Oct 13, 2021

MLSE announces deal with TikTok, company's logo will feature on Leafs helmets

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs are going social. The team's parent company announced a deal with TikTok on Wednesday that will see the social media platform's logo appear on players' helmets throug...

Oct 13, 2021