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Young stars, depth additions to dictate Vancouver Canucks' success

VANCOUVER - After bolstering their ranks with some veteran talent over the summer, the Vancouver Canucks have set their sights on returning to the playoffs. Whether they make it will depend on th...

Sep 30, 2019

Ottawa Senators hope new coach, players help team experience more success

OTTAWA - It's a fresh start for the Ottawa Senators. After finishing last in the NHL standings in 2018-19, the Senators are focused on taking the next step in their rebuild. With a new coach...

Sep 30, 2019

California to let college athletes make money, defying NCAA

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Defying the NCAA, California's governor signed a first-in-the-nation law Monday that will let college athletes hire agents and make money from endorsements - a move that could upe...

Sep 30, 2019

Re-invigorated rivalries top must-watch NHL games this season

With the NHL schedule set to kick off Wednesday, there will be countless viewing options for fans over the next seven months or so. Certain games, however, should be circled on calendars. Some of the ...

Sep 30, 2019

Dane Evans throws three TD passes, leads Tiger-Cats over Blue Bombers 33-13

WINNIPEG - Hamilton quarterback Dane Evans chatted with his Winnipeg counterpart Chris Streveler before Friday's game between the CFL's top two teams. Evans then went out and threw for 359 yards and t...

Sep 29, 2019

Tyler Glasnow, Rays beat Blue Jays 6-2 to clinch AL wild-card spot

TORONTO - Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo hopes the disappointment of watching the visiting team celebrate a playoff berth at the Rogers Centre wasn't lost on his young players. The Tampa Bay Rays' ...

Sep 29, 2019

Emotional Cameron Champ hangs on to win Safeway Open; Canadian Hadwin finishes second

NAPA, Calif. - Cameron Champ broke down in tears when it was over. Playing while his grandfather fights cancer in nearby Sacramento, the 24-year-old Champ won the Safeway Open on Sunday for his second...

Sep 29, 2019

Montreal Impact eliminated from MLS playoffs following draw with Atlanta

MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact were officially eliminated from MLS playoff contention following a 1-1 draw against defending champions Atlanta United on Sunday evening. Julian Gressel scored his fifth...

Sep 29, 2019

Smoak drives in three runs vs. Rays in potential final game as Blue Jay

TORONTO - Justin Smoak hit a pair of doubles and drove in three runs in what was likely his final game as a Blue Jay, and Toronto ended its season with a 8-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Smo...

Sep 29, 2019

Canadian sprinters De Grasse, Brown cruise into 200-metre semifinal at worlds

DOHA, Qatar - Canadian sprinters Andre De Grasse and Aaron Brown won their men's 200-metre heats Sunday at the world track and field championships. A day after racing to bronze in the men's 100, De Gr...

Sep 29, 2019