National Sports

Buoyed by the return of captain Jordyn Huitema from suspension, Canada is looking to reach uncharted territory at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup this weekend.

TORONTO — Former Miami Heat forward Joel Anthony and Carleton Ravens stars Phil and Thomas Scrubb headline Canada's men's basketball roster for two World Cup qualifying games next week.

TOMAKOMAI, Japan — Canada captured the silver medal in the women's team pursuit at the second World Cup speedskating meet of the season on Friday. Ottawa's Ivanie Blondin and Isabelle Weidemann teamed up with Keri Morrison of Burlington, Ont.

QUEBEC — League officials are calling Saturday's Vanier Cup rematch between the reigning champion Western Mustangs and the host Laval Rouge et Or a dream final for university football.

Thursday's Games NFL Chicago 23 Detroit 16 Dallas 31 Washington 23 New Orleans 31 Atlanta 17 --- Friday's Games (All times Eastern) NHL N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Montreal at Buffalo, 4 p.m. Winnipeg at Minnesota, 4 p.m.

Thursday's Games NFL Chicago 23 Detroit 16 Dallas 31 Washington 23 New Orleans 31 Atlanta 17 --- The Canadian Press

EDMONTON — As he collected another CFL outstanding player award, Bo Levi Mitchell had a not-so-subtle message for the league and its players: Get a deal done.

EDMONTON — Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell of the Calgary Stampeders was named the CFL's outstanding player Thursday night. Mitchell was honoured at the CFL's awards banquet.

EDMONTON — Ottawa Redblacks slotback Brad Sinopoli was named the CFL's top Canadian on Thursday night. Sinopoli, from Peterborough, Ont., captured the honour at the league's awards banquet.

EDMONTON — Chris Jones of the Saskatchewan Roughriders was named the CFL's coach of the year Thursday night. Jones, also the Riders' general manager, was honoured at the league's awards banquet.