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Steelers break out of funk, stomp Bengals 27-3

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Steelers insisted they might have been winless through three weeks, but they were far from hopeless. They stressed the process of finding an identity with franchise quarter...

Oct 02, 2019

Matthews scores twice, Tavares named Leafs captain as Toronto downs Ottawa

TORONTO - Auston Matthews continued his dominance on opening night. The Maple Leafs centre scored twice as Toronto defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-3 in the curtain-raiser on the 2019-20 ...

Oct 02, 2019

John Tavares named captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO - John Tavares is the new captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team made the announcement during Wednesday night's pre-game ceremony before the NHL season opener against the ...

Oct 02, 2019

Canadian ski cross racer dies in mountain biking accident in Squamish, B.C.

SQUAMISH, B.C. - Canadian ski cross racer Mikayla Martin has died following a mountain bike accident in her hometown of Squamish, B.C. The 22-year-old won a world junior championship in 2018 in C...

Oct 02, 2019

Vancouver Whitecaps set MLS record with goals from Canadian trio

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have made history and centre back Doneil Henry hopes the soccer world is paying attention. Three Canadians scored in the 'Caps 4-3 win over L.A. Galaxy on Sund...

Oct 02, 2019

Winnipeg Jets shift pieces around as season opener looms

WINNIPEG - It seems fitting the Winnipeg Jets will play their season opener just off Broadway. When the Jets begin a four-game road swing Thursday against the New York Rangers, their roster ...

Oct 02, 2019

Tiger-Cats, Roughriders split CFL top performer honours for September

TORONTO - Two Hamilton Tiger-Cats and a Saskatchewan Roughrider are the CFL's top performers for September. Ticats receiver Bralon Addison and quarterback Dane Evans and Roughriders defensive lineman ...

Oct 02, 2019

Canadian Brittany Crew qualifies for shot put final

DOHA, Qatar - Canada's Brittany Crew has qualified for the final in the women's shot put at the world track and field championships. The Toronto native threw 18.30 metres today to finish 11th and qual...

Oct 02, 2019

Montreal Canadiens ready to begin quest to return to playoffs

BROSSARD, Que. - The thrill and excitement of a new hockey season isn't just for the fans and players - Montreal Canadiens coach Claude Julien feels it too. On the eve of his 17th season opener as an ...

Oct 02, 2019

Featherstone Rovers on a rugby league roll as they prepare for Toronto showdown

TORONTO - Featherstone Rovers, the lowest-ranked of the five teams to make the Betfred Championship post-season, have beaten all-comers in the playoffs so far. And they have done it the hard way - wit...

Oct 02, 2019