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Three-time Cup winner Duncan Keith announces retirement after 17 NHL seasons

Three-time Cup winner Duncan Keith announces retirement after 17 NHL seasons

EDMONTON — Family brought Duncan Keith to Edmonton after a stellar run as the backbone of the Chicago Blackhawks' defence.
Injury-riddled Vancouver Whitecaps look to bounce back in Cincinnati

Injury-riddled Vancouver Whitecaps look to bounce back in Cincinnati

VANCOUVER — It'll be a battered and bruised Vancouver Whitecaps side that heads to Ohio in search of redemption this week. The 'Caps (7-9-3) are down eight players heading into a Wednesday matchup with FC Cincinnati (7-5-5).
'Extremely motivated' Murray excited for opportunity with Leafs: 'A lot to prove'

'Extremely motivated' Murray excited for opportunity with Leafs: 'A lot to prove'

TORONTO — Matt Murray is excited about the opportunity. He also knows there are more than a few doubters.
Blue Jays reinstate catcher Jansen from injured list, option Moreno to Triple-A

Blue Jays reinstate catcher Jansen from injured list, option Moreno to Triple-A

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated Danny Jansen from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned fellow catcher Gabriel Moreno to Triple-A Buffalo. Jansen missed five weeks due to a fractured left pinky finger.
Kicker McCallum, offensive lineman Olafioye enter B.C. Lions' Wall of Fame

Kicker McCallum, offensive lineman Olafioye enter B.C. Lions' Wall of Fame

VANCOUVER — The names of kicker Paul McCallum and offensive lineman Jovan Olafioye are being added to the B.C. Lions' Wall of Fame. The former Leos, who won a Grey Cup together in 2011, will be honoured at B.C. Place Stadium on Aug. 6, when B.C.
Star defender Carlos Salcedo leaves Toronto FC for Mexico by mutual agreement

Star defender Carlos Salcedo leaves Toronto FC for Mexico by mutual agreement

Toronto FC saw another designated player move on Tuesday, with star centre back Carlos Salcedo returning to Mexico. Toronto said it was a mutual agreement to terminate Salcedo's contract.
Warner aiming for elusive world track and field championship gold

Warner aiming for elusive world track and field championship gold

Damian Warner stood on the long jump runway during last summer's Tokyo Olympics, and raised his arms for the audience to clap. Except there was no audience.
UK Olympic great Mo Farah says he was trafficked as a child

UK Olympic great Mo Farah says he was trafficked as a child

LONDON (AP) — Olympic great Mo Farah -- the winner of four gold medals and one of Britain’s greatest and best-loved athletes -- has been carrying a secret burden all these years: He was illegally brought to the U.K.
Help wanted. Toronto FC continues to remake roster in search of success

Help wanted. Toronto FC continues to remake roster in search of success

The rebuilding job at Toronto FC is going slow, perhaps slower than anyone but coach Bob Bradley expected.
Stampeders receiver Begelton equally adept to catching fish as he is footballs

Stampeders receiver Begelton equally adept to catching fish as he is footballs

He's one of the CFL's top receivers, but Reggie Begelton can catch more than just footballs. When the Calgary Stampeders' star is away from the field, he likes being on water and chasing whatever swims.