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Stampeders QB Bo Levi Mitchell returns from injury for Labour Day game

Stampeders QB Bo Levi Mitchell returns from injury for Labour Day game

CALGARY — His arm feeling the healthiest it has all season, Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell says he's ready to test it in a big game.
Brett Lauther's last-second field goal lifts Roughriders over Blue Bombers 19-17

Brett Lauther's last-second field goal lifts Roughriders over Blue Bombers 19-17

REGINA — Brett Lauther's 26-yard field goal as time expired gave the Saskatchewan Roughriders a thrilling 19-17 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday. Lauther kicked three field goals in a game dominated by both defences.
Astros ace Verlander tosses no-hitter against Blue Jays, Houston wins 2-0

Astros ace Verlander tosses no-hitter against Blue Jays, Houston wins 2-0

TORONTO — Justin Verlander had one thing on his mind after tossing a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. "Where is Toro?" the Houston Astros right-hander shouted through an ear-to-ear grin, referencing his Canadian teammate.
Labour Day offering former Argo Van Zeyl very different perspective

Labour Day offering former Argo Van Zeyl very different perspective

HAMILTON — Labour Day has a much different look and feel this year for Chris Van Zeyl. For 10 seasons, it meant making the trip to Hamilton and into hostile territory as a member of the hated Toronto Argonauts.
Tottenham throws away lead against Arsenal, unease persists

Tottenham throws away lead against Arsenal, unease persists

LONDON — A wide-open north London derby fizzing with tension and littered with errors highlighted flaws that show why Arsenal and Tottenham are some way off from challenging for the Premier League title.
Canada's Andre De Grasse wins 100 race at IAAF World Challenge meet

Canada's Andre De Grasse wins 100 race at IAAF World Challenge meet

BERLIN — Andre De Grasse took another big step in his comeback on Sunday, while Britt Crew continued to rewrite her Canadian shot put record. De Grasse, a triple Olympic medallist from Markham, Ont., raced to a season's best time of 9.
Canada drops 108-92 decision to Australia in FIBA World Cup opener

Canada drops 108-92 decision to Australia in FIBA World Cup opener

DONGGUAN, China — Nick Nurse had said Canada would need to play extraordinary basketball to survive at the FIBA World Cup — missing most of its biggest stars, and playing in arguably the toughest group in the global tournament, nothing less would be
Stampeders list Mitchell as starting QB for Labour Day game against Esks

Stampeders list Mitchell as starting QB for Labour Day game against Esks

CALGARY — Bo Levi Mitchell appears ready to return to the football field. The Calgary Stampeders listed their quarterback as their starter on the depth chart for Monday's Labour Day game against the Edmonton Eskimos.
Liam Millar replaces Lucas Cavallini on Canadian men's soccer roster

Liam Millar replaces Lucas Cavallini on Canadian men's soccer roster

TORONTO — Liam Millar is taking the place of Lucas Cavallini on Canada's roster for upcoming CONCACAF Nations League matches against Cuba.
Whitecaps slim playoff hopes snuffed out by 3-1 loss to New York City FC

Whitecaps slim playoff hopes snuffed out by 3-1 loss to New York City FC

VANCOUVER — The inevitable became reality for the Vancouver Whitecaps Saturday night. A 3-1 loss to New York City FC officially ended the Whitecaps’ slim-to-none hopes of reaching the Major League Soccer playoffs.