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BEREA, Ohio — Browns owner Jimmy Haslam finally tried the patient approach with his head coach. That didn't work either.

TORONTO — Commissioner Randy Ambrosie admitted Monday the CFL dropped the ball regarding how it handled defensive lineman Odell Willis's helmet-to-helmet hit on quarterback Zach Collaros on Saturday.

TORONTO — Before landing the manager's job with the Toronto Blue Jays, Charlie Montoyo had little time to prepare for the interview process.

Canadian ski cross racer Dave Duncan, who was involved in an alleged car theft and drunk-driving incident at the end of the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, has announced his retirement. The 36-year-old from London, Ont., made the announcement on Twitter.

TORONTO — The post-mortem has officially began for Toronto FC, whose disappointing MLS season ended Sunday ahead of the playoffs.

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals have hired Canadian Stubby Clapp as their first base coach and Jeff Albert as their hitting coach, rounding out manager Mike Schildt's coaching staff for next season. Clapp, a native of Windsor, Ont.

What seemed a mere formality months ago will come down to the final week of the CFL regular season to decide. The Calgary Stampeders head into their regular-season finale against the B.C.

NEW YORK — Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby, Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele and Colorado Avalanche right-wing Mikko Rantanen have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.

TORONTO — Auston Matthews knew things weren't right as soon as he felt the contact.

NEW YORK — The NHL announced a multiyear agreement Monday to provide MGM Resorts International with data for use in betting, the second major U.S.