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Canada's Keegan Messing had dreamed of being world's first to land quad Axel

Canada's Keegan Messing had dreamed of being world's first to land quad Axel

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The quadruple Axel is a love/hate thing for Canadian figure skater Keegan Messing. "I see it — and I just want to quit," he said, with a laugh.
Former Calgary Stampeders co-owner Kevin Bennett dead at 65

Former Calgary Stampeders co-owner Kevin Bennett dead at 65

Calgary Stampeders co-owner Kevin Bennett has died, the team announced on Thursday. He was 65. Bennett had a successful career in Calgary’s oil and gas industry and in 2005 he was part of a local group that purchased the Stampeders.
Blue Bombers defence won't let Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke get comfortable

Blue Bombers defence won't let Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke get comfortable

WINNIPEG — Jackson Jeffcoat and Brandon Alexander don’t want B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke to continue where he left off.
Four former water polo athletes file $5.5-million suit against Water Polo Canada

Four former water polo athletes file $5.5-million suit against Water Polo Canada

OTTAWA — Four former members of the national water polo team have filed a $5.5-million lawsuit against Water Polo Canada.
Ottawa 67's look for 10th straight win to start Ontario Hockey League season

Ottawa 67's look for 10th straight win to start Ontario Hockey League season

Ottawa 67's head coach Dave Cameron doesn't care about statistics or records or anything like that. He just wants his players to focus on their process and play their best each game.
Knife attack in Italy kills 1, wounds soccer player, others

Knife attack in Italy kills 1, wounds soccer player, others

MILAN (AP) — A man grabbed a knife from a supermarket shelf Thursday and stabbed five people, killing one and wounding four others, including Spanish soccer player Pablo Mari, Italian authorities said.
Jays outfielder George Springer undergoes surgery on right elbow to remove bone spur

Jays outfielder George Springer undergoes surgery on right elbow to remove bone spur

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has had a bone spur removed from his right elbow. The club announced on Thursday that the operation in Dallas was a success.
B.C. government declines support for Indigenous-led 2030 Olympic bid

B.C. government declines support for Indigenous-led 2030 Olympic bid

VICTORIA — The government of British Columbia says it will not support an Indigenous-led bid to host the 2030 Olympics in the province.
Veteran Rhymes has enjoyed career-best CFL campaign with B.C. Lions

Veteran Rhymes has enjoyed career-best CFL campaign with B.C. Lions

Any other year, Dominique Rhymes would be the B.C. Lions' nominee for the CFL's outstanding player award. The veteran receiver has posted career highs in catches (82), receiving yards (1,346) and touchdowns (11) to help B.C.
Two-time Silver Slugger winners Hernandez, Springer among Blue Jays' nominees

Two-time Silver Slugger winners Hernandez, Springer among Blue Jays' nominees

TORONTO — Outfielders Teoscar Hernandez and George Springer are two of six Toronto Blue Jays named as finalists for Major League Baseball's Silver Slugger award.