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Hockey parents rattled by yet another abuse scandal can press sports organizations about what they're doing to keep young athletes safe, say experts, as accusations swirling around the Chicago Blackhawks' renew concerns about player safety.

Sports marketing experts say it remains to be seen whether there will be a sponsorship fallout after allegations of sexual assault within the Chicago Blackhawks organization came to light.

TORONTO — The day after marking his 250th appearance in all competitions for Toronto FC, Michael Bradley was content to reflect on his eight seasons with the MLS club. But the 34-year-old skipper also made it clear he's not going anywhere.

Seven teams continue to battle for the five remaining CFL playoff spots, but looming just off in the distance is yet another round of intense negotiating between the league and its players.

TORONTO — Navneet Dhaliwal will captain sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier in Antigua from Nov. 7 to 15. The Canadian men will be joined by Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Panama and the U.S.

John Bowman will get the chance to formally say good-bye. The Montreal Alouettes will honour their career sacks leader Saturday night during their home game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

OTTAWA — One of the few relatively bright spots during the Ottawa Redblacks' dismal 2021 season has been their defence. When they host the Calgary Stampeders on Friday night, three big pieces of that defence will not be dressed.

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Taylor Fritz celebrated his 24th birthday by beating doubles partner Tommy Paul 7-6 (3), 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals of the St. Petersburg Open on Thursday.

Home field has been anything but an advantage this season for the Edmonton Elks. Edmonton is a dismal 0-5 at Commonwealth Stadium this year. The Elks (2-7) return there Friday night to host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (5-5).

Canadian Ashley Lawrence is one of five finalists for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2021. The 26-year-old fullback/midfielder from Caledon, Ont.