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Toronto Wolfpack reportedly ready to open the vault to get Sonny Bill Williams

TORONTO - All Blacks rugby star Sonny Bill Williams continues to be linked with the Toronto Wolfpack, this time with a bumper contract offer. In February, Wolfpack majority owner David Argyle con...

Oct 28, 2019

Argonauts use three quarterbacks to beat Redblacks 39-9 in home finale

TORONTO - After a long season on the sidelines, Canadian quarterback Michael O'Connor finally took a snap for the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday. The 23-year-old pivot shook off the rust with a touchdo...

Oct 28, 2019

Jets' Lowry suspended for two games for boarding Flames' Kylington

NEW YORK - The NHL has suspended Winnipeg Jets forward Adam Lowry for two games for boarding Calgary Flames defenceman Oliver Kylington. The incident occurred with two seconds left in the second perio...

Oct 28, 2019

Toronto FC's Alejandro Pozuelo joins select company with MLS Best XI

Alejandro Pozuelo joined some select Toronto FC company Monday when he was named to the 2019 Major League Soccer Best XI. The Spanish playmaker is the fifth TFC player to be accorded the honour, along...

Oct 28, 2019

Banks sets Hamilton reception record as Tiger-Cats down Alouettes 38-26

MONTREAL - They call him Brandon "Speedy" Banks for a reason. Banks caught three touchdowns on 201 yards to lead the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a 38-26 victory over the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday afte...

Oct 28, 2019

Roughriders, Stampeders still battling for first in West Division standings

They've been a fixture atop the West Division standings since 2010, but the Calgary Stampeders will need help to finish there this season. Calgary (11-6) enters the final weekend of the regular s...

Oct 28, 2019

Toronto FC coach says Omar Gonzalez and Jozy Altidore continue to make progress

TORONTO - The injury report was positive Saturday for Toronto FC ahead of Wednesday's MLS Eastern Conference final in Atlanta. Centre back Omar Gonzalez (hamstring) took part in training - "invol...

Oct 28, 2019

Verstappen stripped of pole at Mexican Grand Prix

MEXICO CITY - Max Verstappen turned in a brilliant lap to snatch a surprising pole position at the Mexican Grand Prix. Then he opened his mouth. Three hours later, the Red Bull driver was bumped down ...

Oct 28, 2019

Bruins' Marchand, Preds' Josi, Flyers' Elliott named NHL three stars of the week

NEW YORK - Boston Bruins left-wing Brad Marchand, Nashville Predators defenceman Roman Josi and Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Brian Elliott are the NHL's three stars of the week. Marchand topped...

Oct 28, 2019

Bianca Andreescu falls to Simona Halep in opener at WTA Finals

SHENZHEN, China - Canada's Bianca Andreescu will have to try to dig out of an early hole at the WTA Finals. The 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., lost 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-3 to Simona Halep of ...

Oct 28, 2019