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Stampeders return to Maier at QB eyeing chance to get on track against Alouettes

Stampeders return to Maier at QB eyeing chance to get on track against Alouettes

CALGARY — Mired in their first four-game losing skid in 20 years, the Calgary Stampeders are going back to Jake Maier at quarterback on Saturday after he was benched for a game. It won't be an easy assignment.
Calgary Flames sign forward Jakob Pelletier to one-year contract

Calgary Flames sign forward Jakob Pelletier to one-year contract

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames signed winger Jakob Pelletier to a one-year, two-way contract on Friday. The contract has an average annual value of US$800,000.
Australia's Michael Matthews earns third win at Quebec cycling GP

Australia's Michael Matthews earns third win at Quebec cycling GP

QUÉBEC — Australian road cyclist Michael Matthews raced to victory at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec on Friday. Matthews earned a record third career victory in Quebec City. He was previously tied with Slovakia's Peter Sagan with two wins.
Whitehead becomes 1st CHL player to verbally commit to playing NCAA hockey

Whitehead becomes 1st CHL player to verbally commit to playing NCAA hockey

Braxton Whitehead said Friday he has verbally committed to Arizona State, making him the first member of a Canadian Hockey League team to attempt to play the sport at the Division I U.S.
Whitecaps loan Herdman to CPL's Cavalry, sign two reserve players to first-team deals

Whitecaps loan Herdman to CPL's Cavalry, sign two reserve players to first-team deals

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have loaned midfielder Jay Herdman to Cavalry FC of the Canadian Premier League and rewarded two Whitecaps FC 2 players with MLS contracts.

Tiger Woods has another surgery on lower back to relieve pinched nerves

Tiger Woods had yet another surgery on his lower back on Friday morning. This one he hopes will relieve some of the spasms he experienced this year. It was the sixth surgery on his lower back in the last 10 years.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s Sarah Mitton captures shot put gold at Diamond League in Brussels

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s Sarah Mitton captures shot put gold at Diamond League in Brussels

BRUSSELS — Canadian shot putter Sarah Mitton rebounded from a disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics by capturing Diamond League gold on Friday. Mitton, of Brooklyn, N.S.
Toronto FC looks to kick-start late-season playoff push by downing visiting Austin FC

Toronto FC looks to kick-start late-season playoff push by downing visiting Austin FC

TORONTO — Toronto FC welcomes Austin FC to BMO Field for the first time Saturday, in a battle of two teams on the MLS playoff bubble. "It's an important game," said Toronto captain Jonathan Osorio. "We know what's at stake.
Driver charged with killing NHL's Johnny Gaudreau and his brother had .087 blood-alcohol level

Driver charged with killing NHL's Johnny Gaudreau and his brother had .087 blood-alcohol level

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew as they bicycled on a rural road had a blood-alcohol level of .087, above the .08 legal limit in New Jersey, a prosecutor said Friday.
Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Travis Dermott to professional tryout

Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Travis Dermott to professional tryout

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers signed defenceman Travis Dermott to a professional tryout on Friday. Dermott, a 27-year-old from Newmarket, Ont., produced two goals, five assists and 26 penalty minutes in 50 games with the Arizona Coyotes last season.