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Jonathan Jennings working out with Ottawa Redblacks' starting offence

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks had a new quarterback under centre Tuesday. A club official confirmed backup Jonathan Jennings was working with the club's starting offence at practice and that incu...

Jul 16, 2019

Arbitrator upholds CFL's suspension against Ticats' linebacker Lawrence

TORONTO - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will be without linebacker Simoni Lawrence for two games. An arbitrator ruled Tuesday in favour of the CFL's original suspension, a week after Lawrence met with the&n...

Jul 16, 2019

Nelson Nogier signs one-year contract with Winnipeg Jets

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Nelson Nogier to a one-year, two-way contract with an average annual value of US$700,000. Nogier, 23, played one game for the Jets in 2018-19 and su...

Jul 16, 2019

Brandon Banks, Vernon Adams Jr. and Andrew Harris named CFL top performers

TORONTO - Hamilton receiver Brandon Banks, Montreal quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. and Winnipeg running back Andrew Harris are the CFL top performers for Week 5. Banks recorded nine receptions for 86 ya...

Jul 16, 2019

Lewis Hamilton wins record 6th British GP, extends F1 lead

SILVERSTONE, England - A day of dramatic English sporting glory began with a far more fortuitous - but still record-breaking - victory for Lewis Hamilton on the nation's Formula One track. A sixth Bri...

Jul 16, 2019

Alouettes part ways with GM Kavis Reed, but stay quiet about reason

MONTREAL - The reason behind general manager Kavis Reed's firing is shrouded in secrecy to avoid "legal trouble," according to Montreal Alouettes president and CEO Patrick Boivin. Boivin did not ...

Jul 16, 2019

Divers Meaghan Benfeito and Caeli McKay lock up Tokyo Olympic spots for Canada

GWANGJU, Korea, Republic Of - Divers Caeli McKay and Meaghan Benfeito have secured two spots for Canada in the women's 10-metre platform event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. McKay finished third in the s...

Jul 16, 2019

Whitecaps looking for win against New England to keep slim playoff hopes alive

VANCOUVER - With just 13 regular season games remaining, the Vancouver Whitecaps badly need a win Wednesday night on the road against the New England Revolution to keep their slim playoff hopes alive....

Jul 16, 2019

Slovakia to MLB draft: Canadian resident Macko takes unconventional road to pros

Seattle Mariners prospect Adam Macko didn't lack confidence when he shared his lofty goals on his first day at the Vauxhall Baseball Academy three years ago. The Slovakian-born left-han...

Jul 16, 2019

Whitecaps' spiral continues with 3-0 loss to Sporting Kansas City

VANCOUVER - Not good enough! Doneil Henry didn't mince his words after the Vancouver Whitecaps fell 3-0 to Sporting Kansas City Saturday night for their third consecutive Major League Soccer loss. "To...

Jul 15, 2019