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MONTREAL — It’s hard enough for a goalkeeper to stop one penalty shot. Evan Bush had to stop two.

WINNIPEG — Willie Jefferson wore more than just his heart on his sleeve Wednesday. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive lineman had receiver Chris Matthews' No.

Jessica Berman is ready to lead by example and continue a cycle of mentorship that she has benefited from throughout her career.

LINZ, Austria — Seven Canadian teams advanced to the semifinals in Wednesday's action at the world rowing championships. Maxwell Lattimer of Delta, B.C.

TORONTO — Leon Draisaitl hopes Jesse Puljujarvi has a change of heart. If he doesn't and snubs a potential return to the Edmonton Oilers' fold, that's also fine. "You want guys to pan out and you want guys to help you on your team," Draisaitl said.

TORONTO — Looking to put the sting of Canada's disappointing Gold Cup exit behind him, coach John Herdman has summoned three uncapped players and called up several others for the first time in 2019 for next month's CONCACAF Nations League matches aga

The biggest names in Canadian women's hockey will play in a series of games organized by their union in an effort to push their game forward.

Head coach Mike O'Shea and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have more adversity to deal with. The West Division-leading Bombers (8-2) will open an important home-and-home series with the Saskatchewan Roughriders (6-3) on Sunday in Regina.

TORONTO — Two veterans of Sportsnet's hockey coverage have announced they are parting ways with the cable network.

TORONTO — Winnipeg defensive lineman Willie Jefferson, Edmonton quarterback Trevor Harris and Hamilton defensive tackle Dylan Wynn are the CFL top performers for August.