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Edmonton Oilers release Jake Virtanen from professional tryout offer

Edmonton Oilers release Jake Virtanen from professional tryout offer

EDMONTON — Jake Virtanen's tryout stint with the Edmonton Oilers is over. The club released the 26-year-old former Vancouver Canuck from his professional tryout offer on Thursday.
Ticats looking to come off bye week with important win over Riders

Ticats looking to come off bye week with important win over Riders

HAMILTON — Dane Evans and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats could give their playoff hopes a boost by continuing their trend coming off a bye week. Hamilton (4-10) hosts Saskatchewan (6-9) on Friday night in a game that's important to both clubs.
Sliders dismayed over Calgary track reno money funnelled to public day lodge

Sliders dismayed over Calgary track reno money funnelled to public day lodge

CALGARY — Provincial government money set aside to renovate the sliding track at Calgary's Canada Olympic Park has been redirected into the park's commercial side to a public day lodge.
Canada's Shapovalov advances to quarterfinals at Japan Open

Canada's Shapovalov advances to quarterfinals at Japan Open

TOKYO — Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the quarterfinals of the Japan Open with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Japanese qualifier Rio Noguchi on Thursday.
NHLers glad to see women moving up management ranks: 'It's amazing'

NHLers glad to see women moving up management ranks: 'It's amazing'

Auston Matthews and Morgan Rielly appreciate the quiet moments. The ones off to the side, away from fans and media, where they get the opportunity to pick the brain of one of hockey's best-ever talents.
Toronto Arrows sign flanker Owain Ruttan, the fifth overall pick in the MLR draft

Toronto Arrows sign flanker Owain Ruttan, the fifth overall pick in the MLR draft

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have signed forward Owain Ruttan, the fifth overall pick in the August Major League Rugby draft.
University, college curling lags in Canadian curling scene

University, college curling lags in Canadian curling scene

CALGARY — In the aftermath of missing the playoffs in February's Winter Olympics, Jennifer Jones and her teammates discussed why other countries have become so strong in international curling.
Canadian Maggie Cogger-Orr to referee Rugby World Cup opener in New Zealand

Canadian Maggie Cogger-Orr to referee Rugby World Cup opener in New Zealand

When South Africa and France kick off the Women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand on Saturday, a Canadian will blow the whistle to get the party started.
Venus Williams, Spike Lee set for Black Entrepreneurs Day

Venus Williams, Spike Lee set for Black Entrepreneurs Day

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Venus Williams, Spike Lee, Tracee Ellis Ross, Shaquille O'Neal and Killer Mike are among those set to participate in a celebration of African American business success and opportunity.
Canadian men climb two places to No. 41 in latest FIFA world rankings

Canadian men climb two places to No. 41 in latest FIFA world rankings

Canada has moved up two places to No. 41 in the final FIFA rankings before next month's World Cup.
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