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Oklahoma defensive lineman Gallimore tops CFL Scouting Bureau fall rankings

TORONTO - Neville Gallimore, a defensive lineman with the Oklahoma Sooners, topped the CFL Scouting Bureau's first top-20 prospects list for the 2020 draft. The list was released Thursday by...

Sep 12, 2019

Defenceman Josh Morrissey signs eight-year extension with Winnipeg Jets

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Josh Morrissey to an eight-year, US$50-million contract extension. The Jets announced the move on Thursday, one day before the start of trainin...

Sep 12, 2019

Leigh Centurions coach dismisses allegations of dirty play from Toronto Wolfpack

TORONTO - The Leigh Centurions have dismissed Wolfpack coach Brian McDermott's accusations of foul play in Toronto's 46-12 rugby league win last Saturday. Two players from each side were sen...

Sep 12, 2019

Borowiecki, Hainsey, Pageau named alternate captains for Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA - Defencemen Mark Borowiecki and Ron Hainsey and forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau will serve as alternate captains for the Ottawa Senators this season. The Senators made the announcement Thursday as...

Sep 12, 2019

Bianca Andreescu eyes Beijing for return after winning U.S. Open

MONTREAL - Bianca Andreescu's coach says his star player is heading right back to work after her historic win in the U.S. Open. After a few days off to celebrate, the 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont...

Sep 12, 2019

Mississauga, Toronto express interest in holding celebration for Andreescu

TORONTO - Bianca Andreescu's hometown of Mississauga, Ont., as well as neighbouring Toronto, are eager to hold celebrations for the Canadian tennis star. It is not yet known if there will be any publi...

Sep 12, 2019

Toronto FC and New York City FC play to 1-1 draw

NEW YORK - Alejandro Pozuelo scored in the 40th minute as Toronto FC tied New York City FC 1-1 Wednesday night to run their unbeaten streak to eight matches across all competition....

Sep 12, 2019

B.C. Lions can't feel comfortable against any opponent: QB Mike Reilly

SURREY, B.C. - Coach DeVone Claybrooks says his B.C. Lions are ready to handle a familiar face when the Ottawa Redblacks visit on Friday. Lining up on the other side of the field will be quarterb...

Sep 12, 2019

Lutz's 58-yard field goal lifts Saints over Texans, 30-28

NEW ORLEANS - Drew Brees and Wil Lutz supplied the accuracy and poise New Orleans needed to overcome another officiating gaffe and its defence's late collapse. Lutz made a 58-yard field goal as time e...

Sep 11, 2019

Tellez and Hernandez homer as Blue Jays dump slumping Red Sox 8-0

TORONTO - Rowdy Tellez and Teoscar Hernandez homered and four Toronto pitchers combined on a two-hit shutout as the Blue Jays dumped the Boston Red Sox 8-0 on Wednesday n...

Sep 11, 2019