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Defenceman Travis Hamonic won't opt out of NHL season: Canucks GM

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks say defenceman Travis Hamonic isn't opting out of the NHL season, but he has yet to join the team. General manager Jim Benning said in a statement Friday on Twitter t...

Oct 01, 2021

Toronto FC looks to extend unbeaten run to five games as the Chicago Fire visit

Toronto FC looks to continue its climb out of the nether regions of Major League Soccer and dispatch another team under new management when it hosts Chicago Fire FC on Sunday. Toronto (5-15-7) rallied...

Oct 01, 2021

Stampeders hope to use bye week rest to their advantage against Roughriders

CALGARY - Craig Dickenson solicited some help from the CFL head office in order to prepare for his team's road game against the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday. The head coach of the Saskatchewan Rough...

Oct 01, 2021

Canada to welcome Costa Rica, Mexico to Edmonton in November for World Cup qualifiers

Canada Soccer will welcome Costa Rica and Mexico to Edmonton in November for World Cup qualifying games, hoping chilly weather and artificial turf at Commonwealth Stadium will make the CONCACAF visito...

Oct 01, 2021

Queen's Plate champion Safe Conduct tops 12-horse field for $400,000 Breeders' Stakes

TORONTO - Safe Conduct returns to Woodbine Racetrack on Sunday, albeit on a different surface and with a different rider. Safe Conduct captured the $1-million Queen's Plate on Woodbine Racetrack's Tap...

Oct 01, 2021

Veteran quarterback Jeremiah Masoli to start for Ticats versus Montreal Alouettes

It might not be the most complete version of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but it's certainly the healthiest head coach Orlondo Stainuer has had this season. Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli and receivers Brand...

Oct 01, 2021

Toronto FC's Jacob Shaffelburg earns call-up to Canada squad for World Cup qualifying

Winger Jacob Shaffelburg, who has turned heads in recent games with Toronto FC, has been called up by Canada for its next batch of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying matches. The 21-year-old from Port Will...

Oct 01, 2021

NWSL calls off weekend games after allegations against coach

The National Women's Soccer League will not play the games scheduled for this weekend as it deals with the fallout from allegations of sexual misconduct against a former coach. North Carolina Courage ...

Oct 01, 2021

Blue Jays lose to Yankees in rubber game as Toronto's wild-card chances take a hit

TORONTO - The long ball proved costly for starter Robbie Ray and the Blue Jays on Thursday as the New York Yankees dealt a blow to Toronto's playoff chances while solidifying their own. Aaron Judge hi...

Sep 30, 2021

Denis Shapovalov saves 6 set points, beats Fritz at San Diego Open

SAN DIEGO - Denis Shapovalov erased a big deficit and six set points in the opener en route to a 7-6 (7), 6-2 victory over Taylor Fritz at the San Diego Open on Thursday to reach his first quarterfina...

Sep 30, 2021