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Blue Jays designate Canadian outfielder Dalton Pompey for assignment

Blue Jays designate Canadian outfielder Dalton Pompey for assignment

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have designated Canadian outfielder Dalton Pompey for assignment after reinstating him from the 60-day injured list.
Load management guru says winning with Raptors 'more important than anything'

Load management guru says winning with Raptors 'more important than anything'

VANCOUVER — He's worked with some of the world's top athletes and could fill an entire hand with his NBA championship rings, but the man tasked with keeping Kawhi Leonard healthy for the Raptors last season says winning the league's trophy with Toron
Jets' Copp awarded two-year, US$4.56-million contract by arbitrator

Jets' Copp awarded two-year, US$4.56-million contract by arbitrator

Winnipeg Jets forward Andrew Copp has been awarded a two-year, US$4.56 million contract by an arbitrator. The Jets can accept the contract or allow Copp to become an unrestricted free agent.
Artist paints baseball glove with Roy Halladay on it, lends it to Jays employee

Artist paints baseball glove with Roy Halladay on it, lends it to Jays employee

TORONTO — A unique tribute to former Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay is now on display in the bowels of Rogers Centre.
Charleston Hughes, Matt Nichols and Shaq Evans named CFL top performers

Charleston Hughes, Matt Nichols and Shaq Evans named CFL top performers

TORONTO — Saskatchewan defensive lineman Charleston Hughes and receiver Shaq Evans and Winnipeg quarterback Matt Nichols are the CFL top performers for Week 6. Hughes sacked B.C.
Redblacks long snapper Louis-Philippe Bourassa suspended for drug violation

Redblacks long snapper Louis-Philippe Bourassa suspended for drug violation

Ottawa Redblacks long snapper Louis-Philippe Bourassa has been suspended for two games after a positive drug test.
Thomas crashes again as heat wave engulfs Tour de France

Thomas crashes again as heat wave engulfs Tour de France

NIMES, France — Crashing is becoming a bad habit for defending Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas.
Former Humboldt Broncos player who survived bus crash hopes for spot on team

Former Humboldt Broncos player who survived bus crash hopes for spot on team

RED DEER, Alta. — A former Humboldt Broncos player whose back was broken when the team's bus crashed last year says he'll return to Humboldt to battle for a spot on the team.
Raptors sign three, including Canadian forward Oshae Brissett

Raptors sign three, including Canadian forward Oshae Brissett

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have filled out their roster by signing three players, including Canadian forward Oshae Brissett. Brissett, from Mississauga, Ont., played two NCAA seasons with Syracuse, posting averages of 13.7 points, 8.
Canada rolls to win over Thailand at FIBA U19 Women's World Cup

Canada rolls to win over Thailand at FIBA U19 Women's World Cup

BANGKOK — Canada finished the group phase of the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup at 2-1 after a 75-49 win over host Thailand on Tuesday. Aaliyah Edwards of Kingston, Ont., and Micah Dennis of Toronto led Canada with 14 points apiece.