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Fajardo looks to lead Roughriders to first in West Division standings

With one more regular-season win, Cody Fajardo and the Saskatchewan Roughriders can clinch top spot in the West Division and secure a well-earned week off. Saskatchewan (12-5) hosts the Edmonton ...

Oct 30, 2019

Canadian women's hockey team to play U.S. in Moncton, Victoria and Vancouver

CALGARY - The Canadian women's hockey team will host the United States in Moncton, N.B., Victoria and Vancouver this winter. The Rivalry Series between the two countries has been expanded from it...

Oct 30, 2019

Bombers fullback feels Harris should be top Canadian despite positive drug test

WINNIPEG - After being named the team's most outstanding Canadian, Winnipeg Blue Bombers fullback Mike Miller spoke out against voters for not selecting teammate Andrew Harris on Wednesday. Four membe...

Oct 30, 2019

Former Maple Leafs GM and longtime NHL executive Jim Gregory dies at 83

TORONTO - Hockey Hall of Famer Jim Gregory, who served 10 years as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs before spending decades as an NHL executive, has died. He was 83. The NHL confirmed Gregor...

Oct 30, 2019

Fajardo, Banks among team nominees for CFL's outstanding player award

TORONTO - The CFL's leading passer and top receiver were unanimous selections for the league's top individual award. Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Cody Fajardo and Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver ...

Oct 30, 2019

Veteran defender Drew Moor wonders where his future lies, hopes it is in Toronto

ATLANTA - Veteran Toronto FC defender Drew Moor plans to keep playing next year. He's just not sure for whom, although his preference is clear. "I would love for it to be here (in Toronto), but we hav...

Oct 30, 2019

Alpine Canada taps business community, appoints new board of directors

CALGARY - Canada's most decorated downhiller is among business heavyweights appointed to Alpine Canada's new board of directors. Retired two-time world champion Erik Guay of Mont-Tremblant, Que., join...

Oct 30, 2019

Bianca Andreescu says 'back friggin' hurts' after loss to Halep at WTA Finals

SHENZHEN, China - An ailing Bianca Andreescu will have to try to dig out of an early hole at the WTA Finals - if the Canadian decides she's healthy enough to stay on court. The 19-year-old f...

Oct 30, 2019

Canadian women's soccer team calls up 15-year-old midfielder Olivia Smith

Canada coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller has called up 15-year-old midfielder Olivia Smith for an invitational tournament next month in Yongchuan, China. Born Aug. 5, 2004, Smith will become Canada's y...

Oct 30, 2019

Nielsen says World Series is a snooze for most TV viewers

NEW YORK - Fans in Washington and Houston may be excited, but the rest of the country is reacting to the World Series with a collective yawn. Through the first five games, the World Series has been av...

Oct 30, 2019