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LANGLEY, B.C. — Ben McIntosh had three goals and seven assists and Mark Matthews had two goals and eight helpers to lead Canada to a 21-4 victory over England on Thursday at the world indoor lacrosse championships.

WINNIPEG — A little desperation went a long way Thursday night as the Edmonton Oilers turned around a game the Winnipeg Jets had dominated for two periods.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Bridget Carleton had 15 points and Kayla Alexander added 11 points and 10 rebounds as Canada beat the Dominican Republic 78-50 on Thursday in FIBA Women's AmeriCup play.

TORONTO — The woman pressing a charge against Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews says she may not have done so if her description of events was taken more seriously by the NHL player's family.

WINNIPEG — Matt Nichols' season is over. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback underwent season-ending shoulder surgery Thursday. Nichols suffered a shoulder injury in the club's 32-16 win over the B.C. Lions on Aug.

WINNIPEG — Adam Bighill thinks the timing is perfect for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to have a big bounce-back game.

MILTON, Ont. — Jim Lawson wants to give harness trainers another reason to head to Woodbine Mohawk Park.

Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur underwent quadruple bypass heart surgery on Thursday, the NHL club has confirmed. The Canadiens say the procedure took place at the Centre hospitalier de l'Universite de Montreal (CHUM).

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) unveiled details of a CFL stadium proposal for Halifax on Thursday. According to the proposal, the first phase would cost about $94 million, with an additional $10 million for the cost of the land.