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Ilia Malinin headlines Grand Prix opener at Skate America

Ilia Malinin headlines Grand Prix opener at Skate America

The new face of American figure skating began to play around with the quadruple Axel, that unicorn of a jump that had never been landed in competition, when he started to see some of the sport's best give it a go about a year ago.
Canada's Bianca Andreescu eliminated in the round of 16 at Guadalajara Open

Canada's Bianca Andreescu eliminated in the round of 16 at Guadalajara Open

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Canada's Bianca Andreescu was eliminated from the Guadalajara Open on Thursday, after a 6-4, 6-4 loss to American Jessica Pegula in the round of 16 on Thursday. The elimination of the Mississauga, Ont.
Montreal's Auger-Aliassime clinches quarterfinal spot in Belgium

Montreal's Auger-Aliassime clinches quarterfinal spot in Belgium

ANTWERP, Belgium — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime booked his berth in the quarterfinals of the European Open with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Manuel Guinard of France on Thursday.
Canadian men add warm-up match against Bahrain ahead of Qatar World Cup

Canadian men add warm-up match against Bahrain ahead of Qatar World Cup

Canada has finalized its pre-World Cup plans, adding a warm-up game and camp in Bahrain ahead of next month's soccer showcase in Qatar. The Canadian men, ranked 41st in the world, will face No. 85 Bahrain on Nov.
Ticats in control of their playoff destiny against Redblacks

Ticats in control of their playoff destiny against Redblacks

HAMILTON — Dane Evans and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats did more than just exorcise a few demons with last week's road win in Calgary. They also reclaimed control of their playoff destiny.
Canada's Sophie Schmidt, Allysha Chapman get new deals with NWSL's Houston Dash

Canada's Sophie Schmidt, Allysha Chapman get new deals with NWSL's Houston Dash

HOUSTON — The Houston Dash have signed veteran Canadian internationals Sophie Schmidt and Allysha Chapman to contract extensions. The NWSL club said Schmidt has signed a two-year contract to remain with the team through the 2024 season.
Lock Adrian Wadden returns for third season with the Toronto Arrows

Lock Adrian Wadden returns for third season with the Toronto Arrows

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have re-signed lock Adrian Wadden for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The 26-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., has made 25 appearances, including 12 starts, for the Arrows since his debut in 2021.
Calgary Flames sign goalie Dan Vladar to two-year contract extension

Calgary Flames sign goalie Dan Vladar to two-year contract extension

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed goaltender Dan Vladar to a two-year, $4.4-million contract extension. The extension kicks in for the 2023-24 season.
Canadian men expect to face 'fully loaded' Chile side at Americas Rugby Trophy

Canadian men expect to face 'fully loaded' Chile side at Americas Rugby Trophy

Canada rugby coach Kingsley Jones, facing limited preparation time and players being out-of-season, has included four sevens players in his backline for Friday's game against Chile in Brazil.
Edmonton Elks have one last chance this season to end home losing streak

Edmonton Elks have one last chance this season to end home losing streak

EDMONTON — The last time the Edmonton Elks won a home game was on Oct. 12, 2019, the final weekend of the CFL regular season. They beat the B.C. Lions 19-6. A CFL-record 16 home losses in a row have ensued.