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Jets first-round pick Heinola looking to make an impact at rookie showcase

BELLEVILLE, Ont. - From the smaller NHL rinks to the passion of Canadian hockey fans, Winnipeg Jets prospect defenceman Ville Heinola has found a lot to like as he transitions to the North American ga...

Sep 06, 2019

Rebecca Lee-Bentham to play against men in Mackenzie Tour event in Montreal

Coming off a three-year break from elite competition, Rebecca Lee-Bentham is finding ways to keep golf interesting. She'll be the only woman in the field when the Mackenzie Investments Open tees off a...

Sep 06, 2019

Argos general manager Jim Popp not looking to shuffle CFL team's roster

TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts are in the East Division basement, but GM Jim Popp isn't looking to shuffle his roster. Toronto (1-9) has dropped three straight to stand fourth in the East Division, f...

Sep 06, 2019

Bombers defence ready for another crack at Riders as rivals clash in Banjo Bowl

WINNIPEG - Willie Jefferson is always a formidable foe, but on Saturday there may be a bit more fire in his belly. The Blue Bombers star defensive lineman is cranked up for the sold out Banjo Bowl wit...

Sep 06, 2019

Canada wraps up Rugby World Cup preparations with final warmup against U.S.

Canada wraps up its Rugby World Cup preparations against the U.S. on Saturday with coach Kingsley Jones fielding a strong side for the game at B.C. Place Stadium. The Canadian starting 15 could well s...

Sep 06, 2019

Maple Leafs star Matthews content to stay out of Marner contract talks

CHICAGO - Not usually one to shy away from the limelight, Auston Matthews is more than happy to sit this one out. Unlike teammate Mitch Marner and a host of other still-unsigned restricted free agents...

Sep 06, 2019

Canadian hurdler Sage Watson captures Diamond League gold

BRUSSELS - Canada's Sage Watson won the women's 400-metre hurdles on Friday at the Diamond League finals. The native of Medicine Hat, Alta., finished in 55.58 seconds, more than one second ahead of ru...

Sep 06, 2019

Eskimos host Stampeders looking to avoid another loss to provincial rivals

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos can take a big step toward silencing critics who say they haven't beaten anybody of significance with a win over the Calgary Stampeders at Commonwealth Stadium on ...

Sep 06, 2019

Coach knows Andreescu faces 'tough task' against Williams in U.S. Open final

NEW YORK - Bianca Andreescu's coach understands why the Canadian is considered a big underdog for the U.S. Open women's final against American legend Serena Williams on Saturday. "It's as tall an orde...

Sep 06, 2019

'Like a lion,' Nadal beats Schwartzman to reach US Open semi

NEW YORK - Rafael Nadal kept pulling away in his U.S. Open quarterfinal, then getting reeled back in by Diego Schwartzman. In the first set, Nadal led 4-0 before Schwartzman got to 4-all. In the secon...

Sep 06, 2019