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Clemons plans to explore analytics options in his new role as Argonauts GM

TORONTO - Analytics will be a priority for Michael (Pinball) Clemons in his new role as general manager of the Toronto Argonauts. Clemons plans to connect with the Raptors and Maple Leafs - both ...

Oct 08, 2019

Montreal Impact star Ignacio Piatti's future seemingly up in the air

MONTREAL - Contract negotiations between Ignacio Piatti and the Montreal Impact have taken a bizarre and unexpected turn. A team spokesperson said the star midfielder met with Impact management on Tue...

Oct 08, 2019

Olympic gold medallist Bruny Surin to run for city council seat in Laval, Que.

LAVAL, Que. - Olympic gold-medal sprinter Bruny Surin is entering a different kind of race - this time, for a spot as a city councillor in Laval, Que. Surin has announced he'll run in a Nov....

Oct 08, 2019

Canadian baseball team names roster for Premier 12 Olympic qualifier

OTTAWA - Former American League most valuable player Justin Morneau and ex-AL all-star Michael Saunders highlight Canada's roster for the WBSC Premier 12 next month. The 12-team, US$5.2-million e...

Oct 08, 2019

Ahmed breaks his own Canadian record with sixth-place finish in 10K at worlds

DOHA, Qatar - Mohammed Ahmed broke his own national record in the men's 10,000 metres on Sunday as Canada was held off the podium on the final day of the world track and field championships. Ahme...

Oct 08, 2019

Canada must find energy for last chance at RWC vs. Namibia

KOBE, Japan - Canada coach Kingsley Jones isn't worried about his players' hearts. It's their legs that concern him. Canada was walloped 63-0 and 66-7 in successive games against New Zealand and South...

Oct 08, 2019

Winnipeg Jets lose two more key defencemen

PITTSBURGH - The Winnipeg Jets' short-handed defence has received more bad news. Jets coach Paul Maurice said Josh Morrissey would miss a second straight game on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh P...

Oct 08, 2019

B.C. Lions, Saskatchewan Roughriders players take CFL weekly honours

TORONTO - B.C. receiver Bryan Burnham, Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Shaq Evans and Lions quarterback Mike Reilly are the CFL's top performers for Week 17. Burnham scored a career-high three touch...

Oct 08, 2019

Whitecaps coach Dos Santos hungry for success after 'challenging' first year

VANCOUVER - Asked to describe his first year as coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps, Marc Dos Santos paused. "Challenging," he said after several seconds. The description may be an understateme...

Oct 08, 2019

Harden dazzles, then Raptors rally past Rockets in Japan

When James Harden's night was over, defence got easier for the Toronto Raptors. Pascal Siakam scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and the Raptors - in their first game since winning the NBA Final...

Oct 08, 2019