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MLS releases 14-game schedule for shortened 2027 season ahead of calendar switch
VANCOUVER - Major League Soccer's condensed 2027 season will feature just one all-Canadian matchup. The league unveiled the full schedule for its so-called "sprint season" on Thursday, including the l...
The Canadian Press Oct 29, 2026

Bombers returner Vaval named CFL's top special-teams player for second time
TORONTO - A historic first for Trey Vaval. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers' electrifying kick returner was named the CFL's top special-teams player for a second straight season Thursday. Vaval became the fi...
The Canadian Press Oct 29, 2026

Nine players added to CHL squad for prospects game against US developmental team
TORONTO - The Canadian Hockey League added nine additional players to its roster for the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge. Goaltender Vilmer Saln Forsberg (Brantford, OHL), defencemen Brock Cripps (Pr...
The Canadian Press Oct 29, 2026

Quarterback Nathan Rourke, Davis Alexander headline All-CFL divisional squads
TORONTO - Quarterbacks Nathan Rourke of the B.C. Lions and Davis Alexander of the Montreal Alouettes headline the respective divisional All-CFL teams. The CFL unveiled the East and West squads Thursda...
The Canadian Press Oct 29, 2026

Canadian bobsled, skeleton and luge look to unite under one national sport federation
CALGARY - Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton and Luge Canada have signed an agreement to bring the two federations together as one national sport organization. The proposed merger, announced Thursday by the or...
The Canadian Press Oct 29, 2026

Federal government doubles funding to $10 million for Next Gen athletes program
The federal government is doubling its annual investment in the Next Gen athlete program to $10 million, money that will be matched dollar-for-dollar by private-sector donors. The announcement, made T...
The Canadian Press Oct 29, 2026

Bombers playing waiting game with status of QB Collaros as date with Argos nears
WINNIPEG - Mike O'Shea has never been one to show his hand. So when asked the question on everyone's mind heading into Saturday's East Division semifinal against the Toronto Argonauts -- who will be s...
The Canadian Press Oct 29, 2026

Oilers wrap up home stand with strong win over surging Flames
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers closed out their five-game home stand in ideal fashion, cooling off the surging Calgary Flames on Wednesday. Tristan Jarry made 24 stops to earn the shutout as the Oiler...
The Canadian Press Oct 29, 2026

Raptors backup point guard Jamal Shead providing leadership on and off the court
TORONTO - Before every Toronto Raptors game Jamal Shead starts bouncing in place, dancing to the music during warm-ups. A conga line forms up behind him with the Raptors' entire bench getting in line,...
The Canadian Press Oct 29, 2026

Canada's Fernandez holds off Mertens rally to advance from second round at Japan Open
TOKYO - Canada's Leylah Fernandez defeated fifth-seeded Elise Mertens of Belgium 6-2, 7-6 (8) in second-round women's singles tennis action at the Japan Open. Fernandez, of Laval, Que., went ahead 4-1...
The Canadian Press Oct 28, 2026

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