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Canadian ski star Erik Guay announces retirement after decorated career

Canadian ski star Erik Guay announces retirement after decorated career

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — What was to be a swan-song season for Erik Guay ended early Thursday when the Canadian skier announced his retirement. Guay felt some ambivalence when he arrived in Lake Louise, Alta.
CFL poised to sign letter of intent with Liga de Futbol Americano

CFL poised to sign letter of intent with Liga de Futbol Americano

EDMONTON — The CFL will move a step closer to playing in Mexico next year. CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie said he'll sign a letter of intent Friday with the Liga de Futbol Americano, an eight-team Mexican semi-pro American spring football circuit.
Oilers acquire defenceman Wideman from Senators for sixth-round pick in 2020

Oilers acquire defenceman Wideman from Senators for sixth-round pick in 2020

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenceman Chris Wideman from the Ottawa Senators for a sixth-round pick in the 2020 NHL draft. The pick was previously acquired by Edmonton from the St.
Ottawa Senators' plan for downtown arena faces major hurdle

Ottawa Senators' plan for downtown arena faces major hurdle

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators' plan to build a new downtown arena could be in jeopardy.
Road to the Vanier Cup: Count U Sports CEO among critics of playoff system

Road to the Vanier Cup: Count U Sports CEO among critics of playoff system

Regular blowouts. Playoff teams with 2-6 records. Bowl games that are losing their lustre. The Canadian university football playoff structure has its share of critics and cries for change have been growing louder.
Canada faces Hong Kong in final bid to qualify for 2019 Rugby World Cup

Canada faces Hong Kong in final bid to qualify for 2019 Rugby World Cup

One game. One last chance.
Canadian scientist names new beetle after MLB all-star Jose Bautista

Canadian scientist names new beetle after MLB all-star Jose Bautista

Former Toronto Blue Jay Jose Bautista has a new namesake buzzing around, thanks to a scientist at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Entomologist Bob Anderson has dubbed a newly discovered species of beetle Sicoderus bautistai after the MLB all-star.
After bitter labour dispute, Canadian rugby sevens men happy to be playing again

After bitter labour dispute, Canadian rugby sevens men happy to be playing again

Its boycott over, the Canadian men's sevens team leaves Saturday for the first event of the 2018-19 HSBC World Rugby Seven's Series in Dubai.
Russian court challenges International Olympic Committee

Russian court challenges International Olympic Committee

MOSCOW — With a pair of gold medals at stake, a Russian court has issued a ruling that directly challenges the authority of the International Olympic Committee and the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Tennis great Billie Jean King feted for 75th birthday

Tennis great Billie Jean King feted for 75th birthday

NEW YORK — Billie Jean King is celebrating her 75th birthday, which lands on Thanksgiving this year.