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Michael Saunders was convinced his playing days were over after he was released by the Colorado Rockies during spring training last March.

The head of McLaren said Friday its IndyCar team will pay Canadian James Hinchcliffe not to drive for them in 2020, a change of direction for the organization set in motion when young driver Pato O'Ward became available.

TORONTO — Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser will face France's Ciryl (Bon Gamin) Gane on a televised UFC Fight Night card Dec. 21 in South Korea.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have a golden opportunity to lock down first place in the CFL's West Division on Saturday, but they will most likely be without starting quarterback Cody Fajardo.

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs woke up Friday morning and found themselves in an uncomfortable position — on the outside looking in.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Vancouver Canucks have recalled forward Sven Baertschi from the American Hockey League's Utica Comets.

TOKYO — Britain's Royal Family is getting excited about England's appearance in the Rugby World Cup final — even its most recent arrival.

OTTAWA — Canada has earned a berth in the women's slalom kayak at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics following a reallocation process of eligible countries.

TORONTO — Goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe and midfielder Samuel Piette are Canada Soccer's players of the month for October.

Canada came close to making the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup, denied by a 7-4 loss to Cuba in the CONCACAF qualifier.