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Shaw, Spencer ready to fill the void in Ottawa's offence left by Williams, Jackson

Shaw, Spencer ready to fill the void in Ottawa's offence left by Williams, Jackson

OTTWAWA, Ont. — When Kenny Shaw and Diontae Spencer hit the CFL free agent market, they were looking for the right fit. A couple of familiar faces and the chance to join a top receiving corps led them to Ottawa.
New deal for Wenger after Arsenal says no better alternative

New deal for Wenger after Arsenal says no better alternative

LONDON — Even as dissent mounted against Arsene Wenger and the Premier League title drought reached 13 years, Arsenal's leadership concluded there's no better manager for the London club.
CFL TSN giving fans chance to build and run their own team this season

CFL TSN giving fans chance to build and run their own team this season

TORONTO — Canadian football fans can now become the general manager of their own team. The CFL and TSN have partnered to launch TSN CFL Fantasy, a free game that will give fans the chance to build and run their own team this season.
Players on hand as Canada Post commemorates Canada-USSR hockey showdown

Players on hand as Canada Post commemorates Canada-USSR hockey showdown

WINNIPEG — The most famous goal scored in Canadian hockey history is now featured on a stamp.
Canada's women's basketball drops one-point exhibition loss to Montenegro

Canada's women's basketball drops one-point exhibition loss to Montenegro

BORDEAUX, France — Canada's women's basketball team dropped a 67-66 decision to 27th-ranked Montenegro on Wednesday in the third game of their European exhibition series. Ruth Hamblin of Houston, B.C.
Raonic through to third round at French Open, Abanda defeated by Wozniacki

Raonic through to third round at French Open, Abanda defeated by Wozniacki

PARIS — Canada's Milos Raonic is through to the third round of the French Open after a 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 win over Brazil's Rogerio Dutra Silva on Wednesday.
Vancouver defender Shannon Woeller earns Canada callback for Costa Rica games

Vancouver defender Shannon Woeller earns Canada callback for Costa Rica games

TORONTO — Vancouver defender Shannon Woeller, summoned by coach John Herdman as an injury replacement in April, has earned a callback for Canada's games against Costa Rica in Winnipeg and Toronto. The fifth-ranked Canadians play No.
Prosecutors to drop charges in Stanley Cup dead catfish toss

Prosecutors to drop charges in Stanley Cup dead catfish toss

PITTSBURGH — Prosecutors are dropping charges filed against a Tennessee man for throwing a catfish onto the rink in Pittsburgh during the opening of the Stanley Cup Final.
Calgary Stampeders sign local defensive lineman Michael Klassen

Calgary Stampeders sign local defensive lineman Michael Klassen

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have signed Canadian defensive lineman Michael Klassen.
Canadians Ashley Lawrence, Kadeisha Buchanan face off in Champions League final

Canadians Ashley Lawrence, Kadeisha Buchanan face off in Champions League final

Two Canadians will be front and centre Thursday in European women's showcase soccer match.