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Bombers facing more adversity heading into showdown with Roughriders

Head coach Mike O'Shea and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have more adversity to deal with. The West Division-leading Bombers (8-2) will open an important home-and-home series with the Saska...

Aug 28, 2019

Nishikori loses focus but not match to advance at US Open

NEW YORK - Kei Nishikori lost his focus. At least he didn't lose the match. The seventh seed from Japan dropped a set, blew a lead in another and let four match points slip away before finally downing...

Aug 28, 2019

Back at US Open, Serena beats Sharapova for 19th time in row

NEW YORK - Serena Williams was not about to let Maria Sharapova make a match of this. So facing a break point early in the second set, Williams conjured up a backhand passing shot so good, so powerful...

Aug 28, 2019

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

TORONTO - Leon Draisaitl says he would welcome disgruntled winger Jesse Puljujarvi back into the Edmonton Oilers' fold. Puljujarvi has made it clear he wants to be traded to another NHL team...

Aug 28, 2019

Bombers release wide receiver Matthews six games into a three-season contract

Winnipeg has released receiver Chris Matthews just six games into his second stint as a Blue Bomber. The team made the announcement Wednesday. It leaves the Bombers with another hole to fill...

Aug 28, 2019

Veteran hockey analyst Nick Kypreos parting ways with Sportsnet

TORONTO - Hockey analyst Nick Kypreos is leaving Sportsnet after almost 21 years with the broadcaster. Kypreos issued a statement on Twitter on Wednesday saying he and Sportsnet have agreed to part wa...

Aug 28, 2019

Bouchard out of US Open after first-round loss to 12th-seed Sevastova

NEW YORK - Canada's Eugenie Bouchard is out of the U.S. Open after a first-round loss to 12th-seed Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia on Monday. Sevastova converted five of her nine break point chances ag...

Aug 28, 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 28, 2019

TFC's Laryea, Cavalry FC's Carducci called up for Canada games against Cuba

TORONTO - Uncapped Toronto FC fullback Richie Laryea and Cavalry FC goalkeeper Marco Carducci have been called up for Canada's CONCACAF Nations League matches next month against Cuba. The 78...

Aug 28, 2019

Research project to examine head injuries sustained during varsity football

Montreal researchers have enlisted members of three varsity football teams for a study into head injuries players sustain on the field. The research project "Tete premiere," or "Head First," will...

Aug 28, 2019