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NHL informs union it won't terminate labour deal

Citing what it called momentum from a sustained period of labour peace, the NHL said Friday it has informed the NHL Players' Association it will not use its option to terminate the existing collective...

Aug 30, 2019

Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell closes in on return to field

Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell took another step towards returning to the football field with zip on his passes in Friday's practice. The CFL's Most Outstanding Player and Grey Cup MV...

Aug 30, 2019

CFL commissioner Ambrosie feels league is close to resolving Alouettes situation

TORONTO - It remains the CFL's most contentious issue, but commissioner Randy Ambrosie feels the league is close to resolving the Montreal Alouettes' ownership situation. The CFL took o...

Aug 30, 2019

Coroner: Angels' Tyler Skaggs died of accidental overdose

ARLINGTON, Texas - Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died from a toxic mix of the powerful painkillers fentanyl and oxycodone along with alcohol in an accidental overdose, a medical examiner in ...

Aug 30, 2019

Surprise! 23-year-old Townsend of US upsets Halep at Open

NEW YORK - The pure, raw emotion from Taylor Townsend came through after she delivered one last crisp forehand volley to complete her U.S. Open upset of two-time major champion Simona Halep, then clen...

Aug 30, 2019

NHLers keeping an eye on RFA stalemates with training camps approaching

Mark Giordano can't recall an off-season like this one. It wasn't that the captain of the Calgary Flames became just the fourth player to win the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenceman at...

Aug 30, 2019

United missing Rooney for match pivotal meeting with Impact on Montreal

MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact are heading into a pivotal Eastern-Conference match with one major factor on their side - they won't have to face Wayne Rooney. Due to a suspension, the former Engl...

Aug 30, 2019

Draisaitl on Puljujarvi: 'It seems like he doesn't want to be on our team'

TORONTO - Leon Draisaitl hopes Jesse Puljujarvi has a change of heart. If he doesn't and snubs a potential return to the Edmonton Oilers' fold, that's also fine. "You want guys to pan out and you want...

Aug 30, 2019

Honouring military important for Wolfpack coach who served in Royal Marines

TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack celebrate their inaugural "Forces & Families Day" on Saturday at Lamport Stadium, honouring the military as they host Barrow Raiders in search of their 20th str...

Aug 30, 2019

Jefferson, Harris, Wynn named CFL's top performers for August

TORONTO - Winnipeg defensive lineman Willie Jefferson, Edmonton quarterback Trevor Harris and Hamilton defensive tackle Dylan Wynn are the CFL top performers for August. Jefferson had three force...

Aug 30, 2019