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Sheldon Kennedy appreciates Hockey Canada's language, wants to see action

Sheldon Kennedy appreciates Hockey Canada's language, wants to see action

TORONTO — Former NHL player and victims rights advocate Sheldon Kennedy says he appreciates the language and tone of an open letter from Hockey Canada in the aftermath of the federation's bungled handling of an alleged sexual assault four years ago.
Bombers set to host Stampeders in showdown of CFL's last two unbeaten teams

Bombers set to host Stampeders in showdown of CFL's last two unbeaten teams

WINNIPEG — Mike O’Shea downplayed Friday’s battle of the unbeaten, but the Winnipeg head coach hopes CFL fans will be hyped.
Senators lock up young sniper Josh Norris with eight-year, $63.6-million contract

Senators lock up young sniper Josh Norris with eight-year, $63.6-million contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have locked up a big piece of their young core by signing Josh Norris to an eight-year, US$63.6-million contract.
CFL commissioner Ambrosie still bullish on league adding 10th franchise

CFL commissioner Ambrosie still bullish on league adding 10th franchise

HALIFAX — The global pandemic pushed it to the back burner but commissioner Randy Ambrosie says expansion has always been on the CFL's radar. On Saturday, the Toronto Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders meet in Wolfville, N.S.
WNBA's Griner gets support at trial from character witnesses

WNBA's Griner gets support at trial from character witnesses

KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — Brittney Griner's drug possession trial resumed Thursday with the head of the Russian club she plays for in the offseason and a teammate from that squad testifying in support of her character and what the WNBA star has meant for
Canadians Kellett, DeFrancesco excited to make Honda Indy Toronto debuts

Canadians Kellett, DeFrancesco excited to make Honda Indy Toronto debuts

TORONTO — Racecars will once again be whizzing past Toronto's scenic Princes' Gates all weekend, with the statue Winged Victory looming over Turn 1 of the Exhibition Place track.
Veteran goaltender Cam Talbot looks to being leadership to young Ottawa core

Veteran goaltender Cam Talbot looks to being leadership to young Ottawa core

OTTAWA — Cam Talbot is not sure what his first season in Ottawa will bring, but believes he still has a lot to offer the Senators as they look to become a playoff contender.
Andreescu's comeback continues at site of her 2019 Canadian Open title

Andreescu's comeback continues at site of her 2019 Canadian Open title

TORONTO — Bianca Andreescu says she is returning to Toronto's Sobeys Stadium with confidence as she gets set to continue her comeback at the upcoming National Bank Open.
Canadiens sign first-round pick Filip Mesar to entry-level contract

Canadiens sign first-round pick Filip Mesar to entry-level contract

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed 2022 first-round pick Filip Mesar to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Canadiens selected the 18-year-old Slovak forward 26th overall, at the 2022 NHL draft.
NTSB: Dad, not boy, was driving truck that hit golfers' van

NTSB: Dad, not boy, was driving truck that hit golfers' van

DALLAS (AP) — A Texas man, not his 13-year-old son, was driving the pickup truck that crossed into the oncoming lane and struck a van carrying New Mexico college golfers, killing nine people, and he had methamphetamine in his system, investigators sa