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Hamilton Tiger-Cats release American offensive lineman Travis Vornkahl

Hamilton Tiger-Cats release American offensive lineman Travis Vornkahl

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats released American offensive lineman Travis Vornkahl on Wednesday. The six-foot-six, 298-pound American had started a combined nine games at left tackle (seven games) and right guard (twice) this season for Hamilton.
Flames re-sign Adam Ruzicka to two-year deal on eve of training camp

Flames re-sign Adam Ruzicka to two-year deal on eve of training camp

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have re-signed Slovak forward Adam Ruzicka to a two-year contract worth US$1.525 million The contract, which counts $752,500 against the salary cap, is a two-way contract in the first year and one-way in the second.
Blue Bombers to add former receiver Poplawski to their Ring of Honour

Blue Bombers to add former receiver Poplawski to their Ring of Honour

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will add former receiver Joe Poplawski to the club's Ring of Honour at IG Field. Poplawski will become the 14th inductee at halftime of Winnipeg's regular-season finale Oct. 28 against the B.C. Lions.
Report: Aussie rules player told to end partner's pregnancy

Report: Aussie rules player told to end partner's pregnancy

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian Football League says it is investigating “very serious allegations" made by Indigenous players who say they were racially abused by a head coach at Hawthorn in Melbourne.
Chapman, Bradley go deep, Blue Jays outslug Phillies 18-11

Chapman, Bradley go deep, Blue Jays outslug Phillies 18-11

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Toronto interim manager John Schneider walked out of the clubhouse after his team scored in all but one inning and — this was almost as big as its 10 extra-base hits — had fans inside Philadelphia's ballpark chanting “Let's go, Bl
Aaron Judge hits 60th homer, within 1 of Maris' AL record

Aaron Judge hits 60th homer, within 1 of Maris' AL record

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his 60th home run Tuesday night, matching Babe Ruth and moving within one of Roger Maris’ American League season record.
Coyotes sign forward Hayton to new two-year deal

Coyotes sign forward Hayton to new two-year deal

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes have signed forward Barrett Hayton of Peterborough, Ont., to a two-year contract.
Sunday, Monday football games fight for ratings supremacy

Sunday, Monday football games fight for ratings supremacy

NEW YORK (AP) — The Nielsen company’s list of the 20 most popular prime-time programs for the week of Sept. 12-18, their networks and viewerships: 1. NFL Football: Chicago at Green Bay, NBC, 19.55 million. 2. “NFL Pregame” (Sunday), NBC, 14.
KIJHL disciplines Creston Valley Thunder Cats after investigating hazing allegations

KIJHL disciplines Creston Valley Thunder Cats after investigating hazing allegations

CRESTON, B.C. — The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League announced Monday that the Creston Valley Thunder Cats will be fined and placed on a two-year probation following an investigation into hazing allegations.
Sweep 16: Curling Canada's PointsBet Invitational ready for debut in Fredericton

Sweep 16: Curling Canada's PointsBet Invitational ready for debut in Fredericton

Nick Deagle's curling calendar usually includes weekly games in a recreational league along with four or five cashspiel appearances around Nova Scotia each season.