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Duron Carter doesn't have an axe to grind in first meeting versus former team

Duron Carter doesn't have an axe to grind in first meeting versus former team

TORONTO — Duron Carter doesn't have an axe to grind with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Carter will face his former team Saturday night when the Toronto Argonauts (3-8) host Saskatchewan (7-5).
Redblacks looking to raise their game to playoff level against visiting Eskimos

Redblacks looking to raise their game to playoff level against visiting Eskimos

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks aren't looking past the Edmonton Eskimos, but they're definitely looking ahead. With just six games remaining in the regular season the Redblacks feel it's imperative they start playing with a playoff mentality.
Canada's Denis Shapovalov ousted in St. Petersburg quarterfinals

Canada's Denis Shapovalov ousted in St. Petersburg quarterfinals

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Canada's Denis Shapovalov is out of the St. Petersburg Open. The unseeded Martin Klizan of Slovakia rallied to beat the No. 7-seeded Shapovalov 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in a quarterfinal on Friday.
Guatemalan gets 16 years in crash that killed Colts player

Guatemalan gets 16 years in crash that killed Colts player

INDIANAPOLIS — A man from Guatemala living illegally in the U.S. was sentenced Friday to the maximum of 16 years in prison for a drunken-driving crash that killed Indianapolis Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson and his Uber driver.
Impact head coach warns players against complacency as team makes playoff push

Impact head coach warns players against complacency as team makes playoff push

MONTREAL — As the Montreal Impact drive toward the Major Soccer League playoffs, coach Remi Garde has sent a clear message to his players — don't let confidence turn into complacency.
Texas Rangers fire Banister after consecutive losing seasons

Texas Rangers fire Banister after consecutive losing seasons

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers fired manager Jeff Banister on Friday after the team stumbled to its first consecutive losing records in 10 years after winning AL West titles in each of his first two seasons.
Undefeated U.S. downs Canada 3-1 at men's volleyball world championship

Undefeated U.S. downs Canada 3-1 at men's volleyball world championship

SOFIA, Bulgaria — Canada lost its opening second-round game at the men's world volleyball championship 3-1 to the United States on Friday. Set scores were 25-17, 25-14, 21-25, 25-17.
Toronto Raptors officially sign centre Eric Moreland

Toronto Raptors officially sign centre Eric Moreland

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed centre Eric Moreland. The team made the move official Friday. It had been widely reported on social media earlier in the week. Moreland, a six-foot-10, 238-pound, Houston native, owns career averages of 2.
Toronto Wolfpack look to make rugby league history against Widnes

Toronto Wolfpack look to make rugby league history against Widnes

TORONTO — The Toronto Wolfpack can make history and take a significant step towards their goal of Super League promotion Saturday when they host the Widnes Vikings.
Vancouver NLL team renamed Warriors, new logo and colours unveiled

Vancouver NLL team renamed Warriors, new logo and colours unveiled

Vancouver's National Lacrosse League team will feature a new name and logo when it opens its season in December. Canucks Sports & Entertainment announced Friday that the team will be renamed the Warriors.