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OTTAWA — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats seem to have the momentum heading into a crucial two-game showdown with Ottawa, but Redblacks quarterback Trevor Harris has a gut feeling that his team is ready to step up after a couple of weeks of uninspired footbal

TORONTO — Muddled doesn't begin to describe the CFL West Division's playoff picture. According to the league, a potential of 64 different playoff permutations currently exist.

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack strengthened their squad Thursday with six new signings, including Samoan international centre Ricky Leutele and veteran England forward Jon Wilkin.

LUXEMBOURG — Canada's Eugenie Bouchard advanced to the semifinal of the Luxembourg Open tennis tournament on Thursday when her quarterfinal opponent, Andrea Petkovic of Germany, retired with a leg injury in the second set.

TORONTO — Cross-country skier Chandra Crawford was on top of the sporting world in 2006 when she won a surprise gold at the Turin Olympics. The result she's most proud of came eight years later and didn't include a podium appearance.

TORONTO — While cannabis is not even tested for out of competition, UFC vice-president Jeff Novitzky says it's a constant topic of conversation in his world.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Gymnast Emma Spence was selected as Canada's flag-bearer for the closing ceremony of the 2018 Youth Olympic Games. The 15-year-old from Cambridge, Ont.

Brad Sinopoli is on a historic pace. The Ottawa receiver is closing in on the CFL's regular-season record for most catches by a Canadian-born receiver. The 30-year-old native of Peterborough, Ont.

TORONTO — While the Canadian men's sevens side butts heads off the field with Rugby Canada, the Canadian women open their season Saturday in Glendale, Colo. The U.S.

TORONTO — Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen will get the start when Toronto hosts the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight. Leafs head coach Mike Babcock made the announcement following today's morning skate.