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Canadian swimmer Brent Hayden returning to competition after seven years away

VANCOUVER - When three-time Olympian Brent Hayden left competitive swimming seven years ago, he was headed down a dark path. The Canadian suffered from debilitating back spasms and was struggling with...

Oct 23, 2019

Nats' Game 1 victory drew average of 12.1 million viewers

The World Series opener between the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros narrowly averted setting a record low. Washington's 5-4 victory Tuesday night averaged 12,194,000 viewers, according to nati...

Oct 23, 2019

Liam Fraser bides his time with Toronto FC but believes he is ready for more

NEW YORK - Toronto FC midfielder Liam Fraser is biding his time. It's been three months since the 21-year-old last started in MLS play. He has not seen the field since in league action, making the mat...

Oct 23, 2019

Quarterback Cody Fajardo signs contract extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders

REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have locked up quarterback Cody Fajardo. The Riders signed their starter to a two-year contract extension Monday, keeping him with the CFL club through the 2...

Oct 23, 2019

Curling community grieves after Saskatchewan lead Aly Jenkins' death

SASKATOON - Saskatchewan's curling community is in mourning after the sudden death of a prominent lead. Aly Jenkins, a member of Sherry Anderson's rink, died Sunday during childbirth. J...

Oct 23, 2019

NHL Notebook: Krueger's Sabres taking hot start in stride, TO troubles

Joe Thornton's eyes lit up when the conversation pivoted to Ralph Krueger. "Just a fantastic guy," said the veteran centre. "Just a phenomenal guy to be around." The two go back 15...

Oct 23, 2019

Winnipeg Jets claim veteran defenceman Luca Sbisa off waivers from Anaheim Ducks

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets scooped up some blue-line help Wednesday, claiming defenceman Luca Sbisa off waivers. The 29-year-old signed a contract with the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, but needed to pa...

Oct 23, 2019

Former Ottawa Rough Riders head coach George Brancato dead at age 88

OTTAWA - George Brancato, who won Grey Cups with the Ottawa Rough Riders as a player, assistant coach and head coach, has died. He was 88. The Redblacks, Ottawa's current CFL team, confirmed...

Oct 23, 2019

Ottawa Senators place forwards Colin White and Artem Anisimov on injured reserve

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have placed forwards Colin White and Artem Anisimov on injured reserve, the club announced Wednesday. White will miss three to five weeks with a sore hip flexor/groin, whi...

Oct 23, 2019

Canada's Denis Shapovalov in new tennis territory after first tour title

Winning his first ATP Tour title was a significant career milestone. Canada's Denis Shapovalov also drew confidence from the way he did it. The 20-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., says he wasn'...

Oct 23, 2019