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Laval's Mital named Hec Crighton Trophy winner after impressive U Sports campaign

Laval's Mital named Hec Crighton Trophy winner after impressive U Sports campaign

LONDON, Ont. — Laval Rouge et Or receiver Kevin Mital was named the winner of the Hec Crighton Trophy as the most outstanding player in U Sports football at the annual Vanier Cup all-Canadian awards banquet on Thursday.
Canada through to Davis Cup semifinals with 2-1 win over Germany

Canada through to Davis Cup semifinals with 2-1 win over Germany

MÁLAGA, Spain — Denis Shapovalov overcame a loss in the opening singles match and teamed with Vasek Pospisil in a deciding doubles victory as Canada advanced to the semifinals of the Davis Cup with a 2-1 win over Germany on Thursday.
Britain, Germany take gold as skeleton World Cup returns to Whistler

Britain, Germany take gold as skeleton World Cup returns to Whistler

WHISTLER, B.C. — Canada's Blake Enzie opened his first full skeleton World Cup campaign with a flourish Thursday.
Neymar injures right ankle during Brazil's World Cup win

Neymar injures right ankle during Brazil's World Cup win

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Neymar sat crying on the bench and later left the stadium limping with a swollen right ankle after Brazil's 2-0 victory over Serbia at the World Cup on Thursday. Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said Neymar sprained his ankle.
History repeating on Canadian men's downhill ski team

History repeating on Canadian men's downhill ski team

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — Canadians climbing the men's downhill racing ladder as a group and challenging European domination is a familiar script.
O'Shea focused on exit interviews as contract with Bombers nears end

O'Shea focused on exit interviews as contract with Bombers nears end

WINNIPEG — Mike O’Shea doesn’t have a pen in hand poised to sign a new contract as head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. That doesn’t mean, though, that a deal isn't around the corner.
Canada-Belgium World Cup game attracts much Proline interest

Canada-Belgium World Cup game attracts much Proline interest

TORONTO — The Canada-Belgium World Cup soccer game garnered plenty of attention on the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.'s Proline betting service.
Toronto Argonauts hold rally to celebrate Grey Cup win over Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Toronto Argonauts hold rally to celebrate Grey Cup win over Winnipeg Blue Bombers

TORONTO — The Grey Cup party continued Thursday for cornerback Shaquille Richardson and the Toronto Argonauts. The Argos were honoured at a rally following their 24-23 Grey Cup victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday in Regina.
Hall of Fame defenceman Borje Salming dead at 71 after battle with ALS

Hall of Fame defenceman Borje Salming dead at 71 after battle with ALS

TORONTO — Hall of Fame defenceman Borje Salming, who starred for the Toronto Maple Leafs over 16 NHL seasons and was a trailblazer for Europeans who later made their mark in the world's top pro hockey league, has died at 71 after a battle with amyotr

Blue Bombers agree to terms with Pat Neufeld

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with Canadian lineman Pat Neufeld on Thursday. The six-foot-six, 307-pound Regina native returns for his ninth season in Winnipeg and 12th in the CFL.