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Veterans Van Zeyl, Laurent return to Hamilton Tiger-Cats active roster versus Riders

Veterans Van Zeyl, Laurent return to Hamilton Tiger-Cats active roster versus Riders

REGINA — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have returned injured Canadian veterans Chris Van Zeyl and Ted Laurent to their active roster. Hamilton (0-1) visits the Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-0) on Saturday night.
Roughriders look for steady effort against Ticats after wild Week 1 win

Roughriders look for steady effort against Ticats after wild Week 1 win

REGINA — After a roller-coaster victory in Week 1, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking for a complete effort when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats come to town on Saturday. Saskatchewan's season opener against the B.C. Lions on Aug.
Mark Smith, coach of bronze medal-winning softball team, retires after 43-year career

Mark Smith, coach of bronze medal-winning softball team, retires after 43-year career

The coach of Canada's bronze medal-winning softball team is calling it quits. Mark Smith has announced his retirement after a playing and coaching career that spanned more than four decades.
Woodbine Entertainment CEO Lawson optimistic about full 17-horse Queen's Plate field

Woodbine Entertainment CEO Lawson optimistic about full 17-horse Queen's Plate field

The '21 Queen's Plate is giving Jim Lawson plenty of reasons to smile these days. For the first time since 2019, fans will be allowed into Woodbine Racetrack to watch the first jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown.
NHL announces start times for 2021-22 season, no update on Olympics

NHL announces start times for 2021-22 season, no update on Olympics

The NHL has announced start times for the 2021-22 season, with an opening-night doubleheader featuring the defending champions and the league's two newest teams squaring off.
Canadians Atiba Hutchinson, Cyle Larin on target in Turkish Super Lig opener

Canadians Atiba Hutchinson, Cyle Larin on target in Turkish Super Lig opener

ISTANBUL — Canadians Atiba Hutchinson and Cyle Larin opened the Turkish Super Lig season in style Friday, each scoring in Besiktas' 3-0 win over Caykur Rizespor.
TFC's challenge to climb the table grows with visit from league-leading New England

TFC's challenge to climb the table grows with visit from league-leading New England

TORONTO — It's first against worst Saturday as the league-leading New England Revolution visit Toronto FC. New England (12-3-4) comes into the game with 40 points, 25 ahead of 27th-place Toronto (3-9-6).
Atletico Ottawa finally gets to play at home, offering fans a deal on tickets

Atletico Ottawa finally gets to play at home, offering fans a deal on tickets

More than 18 months after joining the Canadian Premier League, Atletico Ottawa finally gets to play at home Saturday.
Lions defence combines for four picks on Stampeders QB Mitchell in 15-9 win

Lions defence combines for four picks on Stampeders QB Mitchell in 15-9 win

CALGARY — A game-time decision to start for the B.C. Lions on Thursday, quarterback Mike Reilly led his team to a 15-9 win over the Calgary Stampeders.
Youth movement for Little League World Series broadcasters

Youth movement for Little League World Series broadcasters

ESPN will be using young broadcasters as part of the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The first of two KidsCast presentations will be the MLB Little League Classic between the Los Angeles Angels and Cleveland Indians on Aug.