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Babcock looking for more from Matthews, Marleau ahead of rematch with Winnipeg

Babcock looking for more from Matthews, Marleau ahead of rematch with Winnipeg

TORONTO — Mike Babcock has been pleased with the overall body of work from Auston Matthews and Patrick Marleau early on this season. The Maple Leafs head coach also sees plenty of room for improvement.
Terrell Sinkfield Jr. gets first start with Ticats versus Redblacks

Terrell Sinkfield Jr. gets first start with Ticats versus Redblacks

HAMILTON — Seeing how the other half lives had helped make Terrell Sinkfield Jr. a better receiver. Sinkfield will make his Hamilton debut Saturday afternoon when the Tiger-Cats (8-8) host the Ottawa Redblacks (9-7).
Impact must beat Revolution, and get help, to advance to MLS playoffs

Impact must beat Revolution, and get help, to advance to MLS playoffs

MONTREAL — What was once a murky playoff picture for the Montreal Impact has now become crystal clear – win or go home. And hope another result goes your way.
Millions at stake for Canada in last-chance bid to qualify for Rugby World Cup

Millions at stake for Canada in last-chance bid to qualify for Rugby World Cup

TORONTO — It's called the Rugby World Cup repechage, a last-chance qualifier for the sport's biggest showcase. But for Rugby Canada, it could be dubbed the $10-million tournament.
Maritime CFL expansion proposes Halifax-area stadium at Shannon Park

Maritime CFL expansion proposes Halifax-area stadium at Shannon Park

HALIFAX — The company hoping to bring a CFL team to Halifax has proposed Shannon Park, along the east side of the city's harbour, as the site for a 24,000-seat stadium. The proposal from Maritime Football Ltd.
Atlanta looks to finish off record MLS regular-season run with win in Toronto

Atlanta looks to finish off record MLS regular-season run with win in Toronto

TORONTO — Sunday is Fan Appreciation Day for beleaguered Toronto FC supporters. But the regular-season finale is more a changing of the guard as league-leading Atlanta United comes to town.
IndyCar driver Wickens reveals crash left him a paraplegic

IndyCar driver Wickens reveals crash left him a paraplegic

IndyCar driver Robert Wickens is paralyzed from the waist down from injuries suffered in an August crash at Pocono Raceway.
Experts say parents are first line of defence in preventing sexual abuse in sports

Experts say parents are first line of defence in preventing sexual abuse in sports

Sara Austin says parents enrolling their children in athletic programs this fall can take an important step to help prevent sexual abuse. Just talk.
Move up to light-heavyweight working in and outside the cage for Anthony Smith

Move up to light-heavyweight working in and outside the cage for Anthony Smith

Life has changed for the better for UFC contender Anthony (Lionheart) Smith since moving up a weight class to light-heavyweight earlier this year.
Evan Dunfee race walks 25K for 25 days to raise money for KidSport BC

Evan Dunfee race walks 25K for 25 days to raise money for KidSport BC

Evan Dunfee can't imagine his life without race walking. So the 28-year-old from Richmond, B.C., has spent the past 25 days walking in hopes to help other kids realize the transformative power of sport.