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It's been more than 15 years since a teenage Diana Matheson made her senior debut for Canada, sent on in the 78th minute by then-coach Even Pellerud in a 1-0 loss to Norway at the 2003 Algarve Cup.

TORONTO — The Montreal Canadiens will make two long-serving NHLers healthy scratches for Wednesday night's season opener in Toronto against the Maple Leafs.

TORONTO — Kasimir Kaskisuo believes he's ready to be a starting goaltender in the American Hockey League. Justin Peters just wants a chance to keep his career afloat.

They're the first CFL team to clinch a post-season berth. On Monday, the Calgary Stampeders can become the first squad to cement a home playoff game.

TOKYO — For Canada's Denis Shapovalov, a win over Stan Wawrinka on Wednesday held special significance. The 19-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., acknowledged the former world No.

TORONTO — Hamilton quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, Ottawa running back William Powell and Redblacks kicker Lewis Ward are CFL's top performers of September. Masoli scored 12 passing touchdowns in over the month as Hamilton posted a record of 3-2.

OTTAWA — Stephane Antiga has stepped down as head coach of the Canadian men's volleyball team after two seasons. The 42-year-old from Suresnes, France is leaving "for personal reasons," according to a statement Wednesday from Volleyball Canada.

Trampolinist Jeremy Chartier will be Canada's flag-bearer at the opening ceremony for the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

SAPPORO, Japan — The Canadian women's volleyball team remained alive at the world championship with a 3-1 (16-25, 25-13, 25-18, 25-20) win over Cuba on Wednesday. The win pushes Canada (1-3) into a tie for fourth with Bulgaria in the six-team Pool B.

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