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Andreescu headlines Canadian roster for Fed Cup, but playing status up in air

Andreescu headlines Canadian roster for Fed Cup, but playing status up in air

Tennis star Bianca Andreescu is on the Canadian Fed Cup roster and could make her return from a three-month injury layoff next week against Switzerland. Whether she actually sees any match action at the Swiss Tennis Arena remains a question mark.
Oilers' Zack Kassian says a win is best revenge against Flames' Matthew Tkachuk

Oilers' Zack Kassian says a win is best revenge against Flames' Matthew Tkachuk

Edmonton Oilers winger Zack Kassian, fresh off a two-game suspension for pummelling Calgary's Matthew Tkachuk, thinks winning will be the best revenge when the teams meet again Wednesday.
'No-brainer:' Collaros says coming back to Winnipeg an easy choice

'No-brainer:' Collaros says coming back to Winnipeg an easy choice

WINNIPEG — It didn't take long for quarterback Zach Collaros to know he wanted to return to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Mavs' Powell has surgery for season-ending Achilles injury

Mavs' Powell has surgery for season-ending Achilles injury

Dallas Mavericks centre Dwight Powell underwent surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon, an injury that ended his season. The team said Monday the surgery was performed by Dr. Bob Anderson in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr signs contract extension with Montreal Alouettes

Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr signs contract extension with Montreal Alouettes

MONTREAL — He may be going in as the presumptive starting quarterback for the Montreal Alouettes, but Vernon Adams Jr. says he'll enter the season with the mindset of fighting to keep that post.
Ed Belfour arrested in Kentucky hotel on mischief, alcohol charges

Ed Belfour arrested in Kentucky hotel on mischief, alcohol charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Former NHL star goaltender Ed Belfour has been arrested for criminal mischief and alcohol intoxication in a public place after an incident in a hotel early Tuesday morning.
Pilot of Bryant helicopter tried to avoid heavy fog

Pilot of Bryant helicopter tried to avoid heavy fog

CALABASAS, Calif. — The veteran pilot whose helicopter plunged into a Los Angeles-area hillside, killing NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others, had tried to avoid fog so heavy that it had grounded police choppers, authorities said.
Montreal guard Dort puts opponents on notice with clampdown defence

Montreal guard Dort puts opponents on notice with clampdown defence

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort was given a thankless assignment in his first NBA start — find a way to slow down James Harden.
Young Canada cricketers beaten by Zimbabwe at ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup

Young Canada cricketers beaten by Zimbabwe at ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup

POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa — Canada suffered its third straight loss at the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup on Tuesday, falling victim to Zimbabwe by 95 runs.
Toronto Wolfpack face injury and visa concerns ahead of Super League opener

Toronto Wolfpack face injury and visa concerns ahead of Super League opener

The Toronto Wolfpack are hurting ahead of their debut Sunday in Super League.