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Schnur and Shapovalov to kick off Canada's Davis Cup tie against India

Schnur and Shapovalov to kick off Canada's Davis Cup tie against India

EDMONTON — Davis Cup rookie Brayden Schnur will kick off Canada's playoff against India on Friday before teen phenom Denis Shapovalov takes the court in the second match of the best-of-five tie. Schnur, ranked 202nd, will face No.
Flames put Calgary on map but Ottawa staying out of arena fight: sport minister

Flames put Calgary on map but Ottawa staying out of arena fight: sport minister

CALGARY — Canada's minister of sport has fond memories of when the Calgary Flames relocated to the city from Atlanta in 1980.
'The Mountain' to compete in New Hampshire strength events

'The Mountain' to compete in New Hampshire strength events

CONCORD, N.H. — "The Mountain" is getting a chance to prove his might.
French city to send misspelled Montpelier jerseys to Vermont

French city to send misspelled Montpelier jerseys to Vermont

MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont's capital city is saying merci to a French city it's named after for plans to send some misspelled soccer jerseys its way.
Striker Anthony Jackson-Hamel signs two-year contract with the Montreal Impact

Striker Anthony Jackson-Hamel signs two-year contract with the Montreal Impact

MONTREAL — Striker Anthony Jackson-Hamel got two bits of good news on Thursday. First, the Quebec City native signed a two-year contract extension with the Montreal Impact, including an option year for the 2020 season.
Bolstered by veteran trio, Maple Leafs look to build on promising season

Bolstered by veteran trio, Maple Leafs look to build on promising season

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs opened camp Thursday looking to build on last season's promising platform and a sparkling array of young talent.
Roughriders quarterback Kevin Glenn a game-time decision with bruised hand

Roughriders quarterback Kevin Glenn a game-time decision with bruised hand

HAMILTON — It remains unclear who will get the start at quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday night in Hamilton.
Hall of Fame receiver Simon never expected to be in Canada for long

Hall of Fame receiver Simon never expected to be in Canada for long

When Geroy Simon first came to Canada, he wasn't expecting to stay long.
Brady: Concussions part of 'the physical nature of our game'

Brady: Concussions part of 'the physical nature of our game'

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady doesn't worry about concussions and considers them part of playing football, the New England Patriots quarterback says in a television interview to be broadcast this weekend.
Winnipeg Jets and forward Bryan Little agree to six-year extension

Winnipeg Jets and forward Bryan Little agree to six-year extension

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets agreed to terms on a six-year contract extension with forward Bryan Little on Thursday. The deal has an average annual value of US$5.29 million starting next season, the team said in a release.