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Western Hockey League makes neck guards mandatory following death of Adam Johnson

Western Hockey League makes neck guards mandatory following death of Adam Johnson

CALGARY — Neck guards will be mandatory for Western Hockey League players starting Friday, or as soon as teams can get the protective equipment.
Dorion out as general manager of Ottawa Senators, Staios takes over on interim basis

Dorion out as general manager of Ottawa Senators, Staios takes over on interim basis

OTTAWA — The removal of longtime general manager Pierre Dorion is the latest episode of an eventful 42 days for Michael Andlauer as owner of the Ottawa Senators.
Stampeders confident they can earn another clutch road win over Lions

Stampeders confident they can earn another clutch road win over Lions

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders pulled off a huge road win over the B.C. Lions two weeks ago to save their season. Now, the Stampeders (6-12) will need to replicate that feat against the Lions (12-6) on Saturday in the CFL’s Western Semifinal at B.
Canadian men make two changes to roster for four-team tournament in Spain

Canadian men make two changes to roster for four-team tournament in Spain

Fullback Cooper Coats and hooker Austin Creighton have replaced Ciaran Breen and Dewald Kotze on Canada’s roster for La Vila International Rugby Cup in Spain. The 23rd-ranked Canadians play No. 19 Spain on Nov. 11 while the 18th-ranked U.S.
Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to doubles semis at year-ending WTA Finals

Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to doubles semis at year-ending WTA Finals

CANCÚN, Mexico — Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand advanced to the semifinals of the doubles event at the season-ending WTA Finals with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over sixth seeds Laura Siegemund of Germany and Vera Zvonar
'Tough to describe': NHL players weigh in on what defines 'hockey sense'

'Tough to describe': NHL players weigh in on what defines 'hockey sense'

Tage Thompson had one definition. Leon Draisaitl offered a slightly different interpretation. The same went for Troy Terry, Jack Hughes and a host of other NHL players.
Auger-Aliassime eliminated from Paris Masters after second-round loss to Tsitsipas

Auger-Aliassime eliminated from Paris Masters after second-round loss to Tsitsipas

PARIS — Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime had his six-match winning streak ended Wednesday with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) loss to seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in second-round action at the Paris Masters tennis tournament.
Hughes, Pettersson, Pastrnak named NHL's three stars for October

Hughes, Pettersson, Pastrnak named NHL's three stars for October

NEW YORK — New Jersey centre Jack Hughes, Vancouver centre Elias Pettersson and Boston right-wing David Pastrnak have been named the NHL’s three stars of October. Hughes led the NHL with 13 assists and 18 points in eight games last month.
Canadian skip Gushue sounds off on setup at WCF's Pan Continental championships

Canadian skip Gushue sounds off on setup at WCF's Pan Continental championships

Canada's Brad Gushue sounded off on the World Curling Federation on Wednesday over a long list of complaints at this week's Pan Continental Curling Championships, issues he said have left him questioning whether his team would return to play in the e
Bombers' Brady Oliveira, Argos Chad Kelly finalists for CFL's top player award

Bombers' Brady Oliveira, Argos Chad Kelly finalists for CFL's top player award

TORONTO — Rushing leader Brady Oliveira and record-setting quarterback Chad Kelly are the finalists for the CFL's outstanding player award.