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Russians take Game 4 of Russia-Canada Series, beat Team OHL 3-2 in shootout

Russians take Game 4 of Russia-Canada Series, beat Team OHL 3-2 in shootout

LONDON, Ont. — Danil Savunov, Maxim Sorkin and Ivan Morozov all scored in the shootout as Russia beat Team OHL 3-2 on Monday in Game 4 of the Canada-Russia Series.
Aho scores 2 to lead Hurricanes past Senators 8-2

Aho scores 2 to lead Hurricanes past Senators 8-2

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes had been struggling to find goals and wins. Facing the Ottawa Senators for the second time in three days solved both problems.
Hockey commentator Don Cherry fired for rant over immigrants

Hockey commentator Don Cherry fired for rant over immigrants

TORONTO — Don Cherry, Canada's most polarizing, flamboyant and opinionated hockey commentator, was fired Monday for calling immigrants "you people" in a television rant in which he said new immigrants are not honouring the country's fallen soldiers.
Stampeders mourn loss of chance to repeat as Grey Cup champs on home turf

Stampeders mourn loss of chance to repeat as Grey Cup champs on home turf

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders' season was short by their own standards.
Achonwa: Pride on playing for country runs deep in Canadian women

Achonwa: Pride on playing for country runs deep in Canadian women

Loyalty to Canada's women's basketball program is a part of the fibre of virtually every player. Pride in pulling on the red and white jersey is deep-rooted. "That loyalty is ingrained in who we are, and from a young age," said Natalie Achonwa.
Alouettes players want head coach Khari Jones back in Montreal

Alouettes players want head coach Khari Jones back in Montreal

MONTREAL — Bring back free agent head coach Khari Jones – that's what Alouettes players are emphatically telling the team's front office.
Ticats' coach Steinauer not about to change approach heading into East final

Ticats' coach Steinauer not about to change approach heading into East final

Orlondo Steinauer knows full well what Trevor Harris did in the East Division semifinal but isn't going to spend the week focusing on the Edmonton Eskimos quarterback.
Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley misses out on U.S. games with ankle injury

Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley misses out on U.S. games with ankle injury

Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley injured his right ankle in Sunday's MLS Cup final and has withdrawn from the U.S. squad for upcoming CONCACAF Nations League games against Canada and Cuba.
Cherry's comments the latest chapter in a controversial broadcasting career

Cherry's comments the latest chapter in a controversial broadcasting career

TORONTO — Sportsnet cut ties with Don Cherry on Monday after the veteran hockey commentator called new immigrants "you people" on his "Coach's Corner" segment while claiming they don't wear poppies to honour Canadian veterans.
Raptors forward Pascal Siakam named Eastern Conference player of the week

Raptors forward Pascal Siakam named Eastern Conference player of the week

NEW YORK — Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam has been named the NBA's Eastern Conference player of the week. Siakam averaged team highs of 30.3 points and 11.