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Stampeders look to avoid going winless versus Elks, finish woeful season strong

Stampeders look to avoid going winless versus Elks, finish woeful season strong

CALGARY — Not much has gone right for the Calgary Stampeders this season, but head coach Dave Dickenson wants a strong finish from his team. Since defeating the Toronto Argonauts 27-23 on Aug.
Halifax port disruption sinks Senators’ gravy boat giveaway promotion

Halifax port disruption sinks Senators’ gravy boat giveaway promotion

OTTAWA — A disruption at the Halifax port has left the Ottawa Senators’ gravy boat giveaway stranded, forcing a last-minute change in plans for fans this Thanksgiving.
Shead and Mitchell bringing renewed depth at guard is helping Raptors defensively

Shead and Mitchell bringing renewed depth at guard is helping Raptors defensively

Any team facing the Toronto Raptors' second unit this season can expect a rough ride as soon as they approach the three-point arc.
Riders not feeling the pressure aiming to secure home playoff game versus Lions

Riders not feeling the pressure aiming to secure home playoff game versus Lions

REGINA — Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman Micah Johnson doesn't see there being any added pressure despite the playoff implications in Saturday's game against the B.C. Lions.
Canadian striker Theo Bair hopes to seize opportunity in French top flight

Canadian striker Theo Bair hopes to seize opportunity in French top flight

MONTREAL — Theo Bair says he’s finally living a dream after an up-and-down road to one of Europe’s top leagues.
Rourke, B.C. Lions have history on their side versus Saskatchewan Roughriders

Rourke, B.C. Lions have history on their side versus Saskatchewan Roughriders

Nathan Rourke and the B.C. Lions will at least have history on their side Saturday night when they visit the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Saskatchewan (8-7-1) can clinch second in the West Division and a home playoff game with a victory. But B.C.
Ticats DB Katsantonis, Elks QB Bethel-Thompson among six fined by CFL

Ticats DB Katsantonis, Elks QB Bethel-Thompson among six fined by CFL

TORONTO — Edmonton Elks quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson was fined for the third time this season by the CFL for another violation of its code of conduct Friday.
MLB moves start of Tigers-Guardians decisive ALDS Game 5 from night to day

MLB moves start of Tigers-Guardians decisive ALDS Game 5 from night to day

CLEVELAND (AP) — Citing a chance of inclement weather, Major League Baseball moved the start time of Saturday's decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series between Detroit and Cleveland from 8:08 p.m. to a 1:08 p.m.
Canada and England face off in heavyweight women's rugby WXV tournament finale

Canada and England face off in heavyweight women's rugby WXV tournament finale

It is a mouth-watering finale to the WXV women's rugby tournament — No. 2 Canada against No. 1 England. The matchup of two unbeaten sides will decide the championship of the six-team round-robin tournament.
Calgary Flames recall centre Justin Kirkland from AHL affiliate Wranglers

Calgary Flames recall centre Justin Kirkland from AHL affiliate Wranglers

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames recalled centre Justin Kirkland from their American Hockey League affiliate Wranglers on Friday.