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Herdman invites Albertans to be part of history for November World Cup qualifiers

Canada coach John Herdman has asked Albertans to climb on board next month when the Canadian men play a pair of crucial World Cup qualifying games in Edmonton. "That's what we're inviting this communi...

Oct 19, 2021

Jesperi Kotkaniemi primed for Montreal return after bolting for Carolina

Jesperi Kotkaniemi had already mentioned the "two good options" he faced. Having put pen to paper on a surprising offer sheet in restricted free agency with the Carolina Hurricanes in late August, the...

Oct 19, 2021

Jets captain Blake Wheeler in COVID-19 protocol before game against Wild

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Jets captain Blake Wheeler will miss Winnipeg's game against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday after being placed in COVID-19 protocols. The Jets announced Wheeler's absence hours befo...

Oct 19, 2021

Raptors guard VanVleet says he's ready to lead by example this season

TORONTO - Fred VanVleet arrived for the first day of his rookie training camp early, keen to prove he was ready to work. He arrived at 9 a.m. for an 11 a.m. practice only to find Kyle Lowry stretching...

Oct 19, 2021

Toronto FC looks to end the season on high note, starting with midweek Miami game

TORONTO - Officially eliminated from MLS playoff contention, Toronto FC is focused on getting healthy and retooling its game ahead of a Nov. 3 Canadian Championship semifinal with Pacific FC. "It's be...

Oct 19, 2021

All-star defensive back Tre Roberson returns to Calgary Stampeders

CALGARY - Defensive back Tre Roberson has signed with Calgary Stampeders for a second stint with the team. The American played 32 regular-season games for Calgary in 2018 and 2019. He appeared in thre...

Oct 19, 2021

Veteran kicker Paredes named CFL's top performer after kicking six field goals in win

TORONTO - Rene Paredes of the Calgary Stampeders and Montreal Alouettes Jake Wieneke and David Menard were named the CFL's top performers Tuesday. Paredes was named the No. 1 performer after kicking s...

Oct 19, 2021

Olympic track cycling champ Kelsey Mitchell rides whirlwind into world championship

Kelsey Mitchell didn't have time for a post-Olympic letdown. Just over two months after winning track cycling's women's sprint in Tokyo, the 27-year-old from Sherwood Park, Alta., will attempt to pair...

Oct 19, 2021

Bjorkgren, Mitchell to fill in for Nick Nurse during upcoming FIBA competitions

Toronto Raptors assistants Nate Bjorkgren and Nathaniel Mitchell will fill in for Nick Nurse on the Canadian men's basketball bench at upcoming FIBA events. Canada Basketball announced Tuesday that Bj...

Oct 19, 2021

76ers suspend Simmons 1 game for conduct detrimental to team

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) - Ben Simmons has been suspended by the Philadelphia 76ers for one game due to conduct detrimental to the team. Simmons will miss the 76ers' season opener Wednesday night at New Orle...

Oct 19, 2021