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Edmonton Eskimos topple Redblacks to snap four-game losing streak

OTTAWA - The Edmonton Eskimos breathed a sigh of relief Saturday night as they snapped a four-game losing streak with a 21-16 win over the Ottawa Redblacks. "It's a huge win for us, we needed it,"&nbs...

Sep 30, 2019

Thornton solid, Hernandez homers as Blue Jays down playoff-bound Rays

TORONTO - After more than his share of highs and lows rookie right-handed starter Trent Thornton finished his first season with the Toronto Blue Jays on a high. The 25-year-old from Charlotte, N.C. al...

Sep 30, 2019

Calgary Stampeders getting that playoff feeling after successful September

CALGARY - Snow plowed into piles on McMahon Stadium's sidelines and the installation of extra seating for the Grey Cup game had the Calgary Stampeders in a post-seas...

Sep 30, 2019

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam embraces lead role with club

QUEBEC - Pascal Siakam isn't concerned about the pressure on him to fill departed superstar Kawhi Leonard's shoes. The Toronto Raptors forward sees it as an opportunity. "This is who I am. I...

Sep 30, 2019

Rising sons give rebuilding Blue Jays reason for optimism

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays feel good about four rising sons who made big strides in 2019 and figure to become lineup fixtures moving forward. The pitching, however, remains a work in progress. Th...

Sep 30, 2019

Canada's De Grasse sprints to bronze in men's 100 at world championships

DOHA, Qatar - Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse capped a comeback season in style Saturday as he raced to a bronze medal in the men's 100 metres at the world track and field championships. The star ru...

Sep 30, 2019

Canadian Andre De Grasse wins semi to qualify for 200-metre world final

DOHA, Qatar - Canada's Andre De Grasse won the last of three semifinals to qualify for the men's 200-metre final on Monday at the world track and field championships. De Grasse, who won a bronze medal...

Sep 30, 2019

Bolts' rebound, Blues' repeat among the storylines heading into NHL season

Nearly five months later, Andrei Vasilevskiy was still searching for answers. Speaking in a quiet boardroom at a downtown Chicago hotel in early September, the goalie for the Tampa Bay Lightning was b...

Sep 30, 2019

After consecutive playoff disappointments, Leafs looking to take the next step

TORONTO - After consecutive playoff disappointments, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas said at the start of training camp he wants to see his team get better at dealing with adversit...

Sep 30, 2019

Fajardo taking full advantage of his opportunity with Roughriders

Cody Fajardo is the CFL's 2019 feel-good story. He began the year as Saskatchewan's backup quarterback but was thrust into the starting lineup just three plays into the Roughriders...

Sep 30, 2019