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Calgary Stampeders veteran punter Rob Maver retires after 10 CFL seasons

CALGARY — Punter Rob Maver is calling it a career after 10 seasons with the Calgary Stampeders. Maver announced his retirement Thursday.

Nov 28, 2019 11:51 AM Read more >

Canadian driver Nicholas Latifi secures Formula 1 ride with Williams

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Canadian driver Nicholas Latifi will make his Formula One debut for the struggling Williams team next season as a replacement for veteran driver Robert Kubica.

Nov 28, 2019 10:40 AM Read more >

Aliu calls Flames head coach's apology 'misleading, insincere and concerning'

Akim Aliu is not happy with the apology Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters issued for a racial slur he allegedly used when both were in the minors 10 years ago.

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Canadian men slip behind El Salvador in latest FIFA soccer rankings

As expected, Canada has dropped out of the top six of CONCACAF countries in the latest FIFA rankings.

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Teenager Trinity Ellis showing potential on youthful Canadian luge team

Trinity Ellis is representing the future of Canada's luge team on the World Cup circuit this season. The teenager is showing her potential after just one race. Ellis, from Pemberton, B.C.

Nov 28, 2019 8:42 AM Read more >

Dane Dobbie plays all off-season to prepare for Roughnecks' NLL Cup defence

Dane Dobbie has prepared to defend the Calgary Roughnecks' championship by playing even more lacrosse.

Nov 28, 2019 8:35 AM Read more >

Siakam ties career-best with five three-pointers as Raptors beat Knicks 126-98

TORONTO — Don't tell Pascal Siakam when he has a good game. He doesn't want to hear it.

Nov 28, 2019 7:57 AM Read more >

Canadians Tyler Ardron, Brianna Miller to play for famed Barbarians rugby side

CARDIFF, Wales — A pair of Canadians will suit up for the famed Barbarians in a rugby doubleheader against Wales on Saturday at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.

Nov 28, 2019 7:19 AM Read more >

European Tour lets players wear shorts for first time

MALELANE, South Africa — Golfers were allowed to wear shorts during a European Tour event for the first time on Thursday because of sweltering temperatures.

Nov 28, 2019 7:02 AM Read more >

Bill Peters apologizes to Calgary Flames in letter to GM Brad Treliving

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters apologized to his team and general manager in a letter Wednesday night, some 48 hours after a former player alleged he directed racist comments at him when both were in the minors 10 years ago.

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