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Canada prepares for quarterfinals at Davis Cup Finals after topping Group F

When Vasek Pospisil returned to the tennis court in the summer after missing six months due to back surgery, his main goal was to finish the season healthy. Not only is his body fe...

Nov 22, 2019

UVic threatens disciplinary action if athletes speak about coach investigation

VANCOUVER - Three rowers who accused coach Barney Williams of harassment and abuse say the University of Victoria has threatened them with disciplinary action if they speak about the results of the in...

Nov 22, 2019

'Tell me I'm small:' CFL MOP Brandon Banks fired up by a career of being underestimated

CALGARY - At five-foot-seven and 150-pounds, Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver Brandon Banks is used to being thought of as the little guy. That just serves as motivation for the CFL's most ...

Nov 22, 2019

Grey Cup at a glance: Breaking down the Ticats-Blue Bombers showdown

CALGARY - A look at the 107th Grey Cup game between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday at McMahon Stadium: THE TEAMS: The Ticats (15-3 in the regular season) set a franchise r...

Nov 22, 2019

GM Burke, head coach MacTavish to lead Canada at 2019 Spengler Cup

CALGARY - Hockey Canada named its management and coaching staff for the 2019 Spengler Cup, with Sean Burke returning as general manager and Craig MacTavish taking over as head coach. Burke's managemen...

Nov 22, 2019

Moore-Towers, Marinaro in silver-medal position after pairs short program

SAPPORO, Japan - Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro are poised for their second medal of the figure skating Grand Prix season. The pairs skaters, who captured silver at Skate Canada Internation...

Nov 22, 2019

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie happy with sale discussions for Als, Lions

CALGARY - CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie is expressing optimism about the potential sales of the Montreal Alouettes and B.C. Lions. Ambrosie says the CFL is in discussions with one unidentified group...

Nov 22, 2019

Toronto Wolfpack add Super League experience in Brad Singleton, James Cunningham

TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack have added experience in the form of Leeds Rhinos prop Brad Singleton and London Broncos hooker James Cunningham. Singleton, a 27-year-old Irish international, was part ...

Nov 22, 2019

Russia beats Serbia 2-1 to reach Davis Cup semifinals

MADRID - Novak Djokovic played singles and doubles matches Friday but couldn't keep Serbia from losing to Russia 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup. Djokovic defeated Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-3 i...

Nov 22, 2019

Senators forward Bobby Ryan enters NHL/NHLPA assistance program

Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan will be away from the team indefinitely while taking part in the NHL/National Hockey League Players' Association assistance program. The NHL and NHLPA made the annou...

Nov 22, 2019