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Argos general manager Jim Popp not looking to shuffle CFL team's roster

TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts are in the East Division basement, but GM Jim Popp isn't looking to shuffle his roster. Toronto (1-9) has dropped three straight to stand fourth in the East Division, f...

Sep 06, 2019

Bombers defence ready for another crack at Riders as rivals clash in Banjo Bowl

WINNIPEG - Willie Jefferson is always a formidable foe, but on Saturday there may be a bit more fire in his belly. The Blue Bombers star defensive lineman is cranked up for the sold out Banjo Bowl wit...

Sep 06, 2019

Canada wraps up Rugby World Cup preparations with final warmup against U.S.

Canada wraps up its Rugby World Cup preparations against the U.S. on Saturday with coach Kingsley Jones fielding a strong side for the game at B.C. Place Stadium. The Canadian starting 15 could well s...

Sep 06, 2019

Maple Leafs star Matthews content to stay out of Marner contract talks

CHICAGO - Not usually one to shy away from the limelight, Auston Matthews is more than happy to sit this one out. Unlike teammate Mitch Marner and a host of other still-unsigned restricted free agents...

Sep 06, 2019

Canadian hurdler Sage Watson captures Diamond League gold

BRUSSELS - Canada's Sage Watson won the women's 400-metre hurdles on Friday at the Diamond League finals. The native of Medicine Hat, Alta., finished in 55.58 seconds, more than one second ahead of ru...

Sep 06, 2019

Eskimos host Stampeders looking to avoid another loss to provincial rivals

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos can take a big step toward silencing critics who say they haven't beaten anybody of significance with a win over the Calgary Stampeders at Commonwealth Stadium on ...

Sep 06, 2019

Coach knows Andreescu faces 'tough task' against Williams in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK - Bianca Andreescu's coach understands why the Canadian is considered a big underdog for the U.S. Open women's final against American legend Serena Williams on Saturday. "It's as tall an orde...

Sep 06, 2019

'Like a lion,' Nadal beats Schwartzman to reach US Open semi

NEW YORK - Rafael Nadal kept pulling away in his U.S. Open quarterfinal, then getting reeled back in by Diego Schwartzman. In the first set, Nadal led 4-0 before Schwartzman got to 4-all. In the secon...

Sep 06, 2019

Toronto Wolfpack look to end regular season on a win as promotion playoffs loom

TORONTO - With 20 straight wins under their belt, there is little drama for the Toronto Wolfpack as the Betfred Championship regular season wraps up this weekend. The transatlantic rugby league t...

Sep 06, 2019

Struggling Redblacks look to turn struggling season around against Argos

OTTAWA - With eight games remaining, the struggling Ottawa Redblacks know time is running short to turn the season around and make a run at the playoffs. Coming off a bye week, the Redblacks (3-7) see...

Sep 06, 2019