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Business group seeking CFL franchise announces name: Atlantic Schooners

Business group seeking CFL franchise announces name: Atlantic Schooners

EDMONTON — Halifax's proposed CFL franchise now has a name — the Atlantic Schooners.
Staal caps Wild comeback in 4-2 win against Jets

Staal caps Wild comeback in 4-2 win against Jets

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Wild coach Bruce Boudreau let out a big sigh. An impressive rally in an emotional game drained the veteran coach.
Ducks rally for 2-1 overtime win against Oilers

Ducks rally for 2-1 overtime win against Oilers

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Rickard Rakell and the Anaheim Ducks went from a frustrating loss to a dramatic victory — in a matter of seconds. Rakell scored 14 seconds into overtime after Nick Ritchie tied the game with 16.
Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2 for 8th straight win

Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2 for 8th straight win

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jeff Skinner's second effort extended the NHL's longest win streak.
CFL, LFA sign letter of intent to grow football in Canada and Mexico

CFL, LFA sign letter of intent to grow football in Canada and Mexico

EDMONTON — Brian Ramsay and Jeff Keeping were not amused. On Friday, the CFL and Mexico's Liga de Futbol Americano Professional signed a letter of intent to work together on several projects. That includes playing a future CFL game in Mexico City.
Sens owner Melnyk sues partner in stalled development deal that includes arena

Sens owner Melnyk sues partner in stalled development deal that includes arena

OTTAWA — Senators owner Eugene Melnyk is suing his business partner for $700 million in a development deal that was meant to bring a new NHL arena to Ottawa's downtown. Capital Sports Management Inc.
Stampeders make themselves at home in Eskimos' dressing room prior to Grey Cup

Stampeders make themselves at home in Eskimos' dressing room prior to Grey Cup

EDMONTON — The Calgary Stampeders officially took over the home of their arch-rival Edmonton Eskimos Friday as they prepare to do battle in Sunday's Grey Cup.
Canada beats Hong Kong 27-10 to finally book ticket to 2019 Rugby World Cup

Canada beats Hong Kong 27-10 to finally book ticket to 2019 Rugby World Cup

MARSEILLE, France — Canada booked its ticket to the Rugby World Cup on Friday with a 27-10 win over Hong Kong, completing a perfect run at a last-chance qualifying tournament.
Younger, smaller Canadian men's ski team prepares for Lake Louise

Younger, smaller Canadian men's ski team prepares for Lake Louise

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. — A suddenly contracted Canadian men's ski team was adjusting to its new reality ahead of the season-opening World Cup downhill.
The CFL's last renegade talks about anger, McDonald's and his quest for a cup

The CFL's last renegade talks about anger, McDonald's and his quest for a cup

EDMONTON — If the Ottawa Redblacks win the Grey Cup on Sunday and they make a movie about it, linebacker Kyries Hebert already has a title picked out. It comes from an article he saw this summer. "'The Last Renegade,'" he said with a smile Friday.