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Eskimos' quarterback Reilly to honour former star defensive back Larry Highbaugh

Eskimos' quarterback Reilly to honour former star defensive back Larry Highbaugh

EDMONTON — Quarterback Mike Reilly and the Edmonton Eskimos will honour former star defensive back Larry Highbaugh on Sunday. Reilly will don No. 0 when the Eskimos host the Calgary Stampeders in a CFL exhibition game. Reilly usually wears No.
Pens need 'best game' from Malkin and Kessel to wrestle back control of final

Pens need 'best game' from Malkin and Kessel to wrestle back control of final

PITTSBURGH — Evgeni Malkin expects Phil Kessel to score in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final, and anticipates his own "best game" too.
New Brunswick boxer remains in induced coma after post-bout brain hemorrhage

New Brunswick boxer remains in induced coma after post-bout brain hemorrhage

FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick boxer remains in an induced coma a week-and-a-half after suffering a brain hemorrhage in the hours following a Fredericton bout.
Fox plans all-American World Cup broadcast crew

Fox plans all-American World Cup broadcast crew

NEW YORK — Fox plans to go all-American with its top broadcast crew for next year's World Cup, pairing play-by-play man John Strong in the booth with former U.S. national team players Landon Donovan and Stuart Holden.
Veteran captain Sinclair says it's time for Canada's youth to share the spotlight

Veteran captain Sinclair says it's time for Canada's youth to share the spotlight

WINNIPEG — Christine Sinclair always has the spotlight on her, but the veteran captain says soccer fans should keep an eye on her young, talented teammates.
Canadian women face rugby showdown in New Zealand ahead of World Cup

Canadian women face rugby showdown in New Zealand ahead of World Cup

Captain Kelly Russell leads a strong Canadian team against top-ranked New Zealand on Friday in a preview of their Women's Rugby World Cup showdown in August.
'16 champ Djokovic in 'whole new situation' after Paris loss

'16 champ Djokovic in 'whole new situation' after Paris loss

PARIS — His French Open title defence nearing an end, Novak Djokovic stumbled and tumbled to his knees on the red clay, his racket flying from his right hand as his opponent's backhand zipped past.
Prince Harry starts countdown to 2018 Sydney Invictus Games

Prince Harry starts countdown to 2018 Sydney Invictus Games

SYDNEY, Australia — Prince Harry referenced the recent terrorist attacks in Manchester and London as he acknowledged well-wishers Wednesday at Sydney's harbourside to mark 500 days until the city hosts the 2018 Invictus Games.
Los Angeles Kings mascot trolls Auston Matthews over Toronto star's lion tattoo

Los Angeles Kings mascot trolls Auston Matthews over Toronto star's lion tattoo

Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews has some new ink. A tattoo artist in his hometown of Scottsdale, Ariz., says he is responsible for the large image of a Lion wearing a crown on Matthews' upper right arm.
Bell Media becomes exclusive NFL rights-holder in Canada

Bell Media becomes exclusive NFL rights-holder in Canada

TORONTO — Bell Media has secured exclusive Canadian broadcast rights for the NFL. Under the new multi-year deal, NFL regular-season games will air across Bell channels on Thursday, Sunday and Monday.