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Running back Harris good with Blue Bombers being Grey Cup underdogs

Running back Harris good with Blue Bombers being Grey Cup underdogs

CALGARY — Andrew Harris is fine with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers being considered Grey Cup underdogs. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats head into Sunday's CFL title game against Winnipeg at McMahon Stadium as four-point favourites.
Grey Cup halftime performer Keith Urban curious about Canadian Football League

Grey Cup halftime performer Keith Urban curious about Canadian Football League

CALGARY — Country music star Keith Urban is about to experience the Canadian Football League for the first time.
Canada defeats Russia in thriller to advance to first Davis Cup final

Canada defeats Russia in thriller to advance to first Davis Cup final

MADRID — Canada's historic run at this year's Davis Cup continued Saturday with a semifinal win over Russia to put the Canadians into the final at the international tournament for the first time. Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont.
Kim clings to 1-shot lead with $1.5 million on the line

Kim clings to 1-shot lead with $1.5 million on the line

NAPLES, Fla. — Sei Young Kim was on the verge of taking all the drama out of the chase for the richest payoff in women's golf history.
'I get to be mean': Ticats defender Lawrence not pulling punches before Grey Cup

'I get to be mean': Ticats defender Lawrence not pulling punches before Grey Cup

CALGARY — After a blistering early season hit on quarterback Zach Collaros, Hamilton linebacker Simoni Lawrence says the two men have made up but he's warning football is a 'dangerous game' and he's not going to change his style of play.
Young At Heart: Ticats owner hopes to bring Grey Cup title back to Hamilton

Young At Heart: Ticats owner hopes to bring Grey Cup title back to Hamilton

CALGARY — There's nothing like the prospect of a Grey Cup title to turn a 59-year-old man into a giddy 12-year-old football fan. But that's what Hamilton's stellar campaign has done to owner Bob Young.
Super Markstrom helps Canucks to shootout win over Capitals

Super Markstrom helps Canucks to shootout win over Capitals

WASHINGTON — Vancouver coach Travis Green stayed with Jacob Markstrom after a tough loss, and it paid off.
Tkachuk's shootout goal helps Flames top Flyers, end skid

Tkachuk's shootout goal helps Flames top Flyers, end skid

PHILADELPHIA — The Calgary Flames used a fortunate bounce to pick up a sorely needed win. Matthew Tkachuk scored the only goal in the shootout, and the Flames beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Saturday to stop a six-game slide.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers kicker Justin Medlock ready for Grey Cup microscope

Winnipeg Blue Bombers kicker Justin Medlock ready for Grey Cup microscope

CALGARY — If it comes down to it, Justin Medlock is ready. A handful of Grey Cups over the last four decades were decided by a walk-off field goal, or a winning three-pointer in the dying seconds of the game.
Mourinho wins first game at Spurs, Liverpool leaves it late

Mourinho wins first game at Spurs, Liverpool leaves it late

Tottenham’s decision to switch managers reaped instant rewards as Jose Mourinho got off to a winning start in his highly anticipated fourth coaching stint in the English Premier League.