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Ohio University QB Kurtis Rourke ranked No. 1 prospect on CFL scouting list

Ohio University QB Kurtis Rourke ranked No. 1 prospect on CFL scouting list

TORONTO — Kurtis Rourke has secured family bragging rights. The Ohio University quarterback was the top player listed Thursday in the CFL Scouting Bureau's fall edition of the top-20 prospects for next year's draft.
Canada's Camryn Rogers dominates to win hammer throw world title

Canada's Camryn Rogers dominates to win hammer throw world title

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Canada's Camryn Rogers feels that much more confident ahead of next summer's Olympics now that she's a world champion.
World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire, AP source says

World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire, ending a career that began as a No.
Argos defender Robertson looking forward to rematch with Stampeders

Argos defender Robertson looking forward to rematch with Stampeders

TORONTO — The second time around will have a little extra juice for Robertson Daniel. The Toronto Argonauts return from their final bye week of the season Friday night to host the Calgary Stampeders at BMO Field.
Toronto FC players focused on ending winless streak as coaching rumours swirl

Toronto FC players focused on ending winless streak as coaching rumours swirl

Toronto FC midfielder Alonso Coello said his team has kept its focus on snapping their lengthy winless streak rather than reports that Canadian men's national team John Herdman is in talks to take over the struggling Major League Soccer club.
At nearly 37, Canada's Michael Woods still hungry after Tour de France stage win

At nearly 37, Canada's Michael Woods still hungry after Tour de France stage win

MONTREAL — Canada's Michael Woods is already looking ahead after winning a stage at the Tour de France earlier this summer — hungry to accomplish more despite his age.
Oilers re-sign defenceman Evan Bouchard to two-year contract

Oilers re-sign defenceman Evan Bouchard to two-year contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed defenceman Evan Bouchard on a two-year contract worth US$3.9 million annually, the team announced Thursday. Bouchard, 23, had eight goals and 32 assists in 82 games for the Oilers last season.
'Confident' Canadian men look to face challenges, expectations at FIBA World Cup

'Confident' Canadian men look to face challenges, expectations at FIBA World Cup

Head coach Jordi Fernandez is welcoming the high expectations facing Canada's men's basketball team. The 15th-ranked Canadian men's senior team is getting set to open the FIBA World Cup on Friday with a game against France in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Canadian Table Tennis Championships in Hay River cancelled due to N.W.T. wildfires

Canadian Table Tennis Championships in Hay River cancelled due to N.W.T. wildfires

HAY RIVER, N.W.T. — The Canadian Table Tennis Championships scheduled for Sept. 22-24 in Hay River, N.W.T., have been cancelled due to the ongoing wildfire situation in the territory, Table Tennis North announced.
Shohei Ohtani won't pitch for rest of season because of a torn elbow ligament, Angels GM says

Shohei Ohtani won't pitch for rest of season because of a torn elbow ligament, Angels GM says

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch for the rest of the season because of a torn ligament in his right elbow, Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian said Wednesday night.