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CHICAGO — Joel Quenneville knew the deal. After three Stanley Cup titles and nine playoff appearances with the Chicago Blackhawks, the longtime coach figured this was a big season for him.

TORONTO — The fate of a fifth-place team was not top of mind when the CFL created its crossover rule more than two decades ago. It's something the league may want to consider for the future.

CALGARY — A judge has ordered former CFL running back Jerome Messam to make a personal appearance in court next week on a charge of voyeurism.

A secretly recorded video depicting NHL players venting about team personnel matters illustrates exactly why everyone from governments to companies need to get more proactive about privacy, industry experts said Tuesday.

The breakthrough season for Canadian beach volleyball players Heather Bansley and Brandie Wilkerson started with their first World Tour bronze medal together last spring. More podium appearances were quick to follow.

HALIFAX — A group of professional sports executives quarterbacking a plan to bring a Canadian Football League team to Halifax is set to make an announcement Wednesday as it ramps up efforts to secure a conditional expansion franchise.

Canada's gain is also Canada's loss when it comes to Quinn Ngawati. The 19-year-old from Victoria, the first Canadian-born player to appear in a professional rugby league game, is now training with the Canadian rugby sevens team.

TORONTO — Edmonton quarterback Mike Reilly and running back CJ Gable and Montreal running back William Stanback are the CFL's top performers for the final week of the 2018 regular season.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators' Uber video saga is just the latest negative headline for a team used to bad news.

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows, Canada's first pro rugby union franchise, formally started filling their roster Tuesday with 12 signings. The Arrows are slated to open play in January in Major League Rugby.