Eskimos extend Roughriders' winless streak

Matt Nichols threw two touchdown passes as the Edmonton Eskimos won their fourth in a row with a 30-5 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1I9jRm0

Josh Donaldson delivers walk-off winner for Jays

Josh Donaldson hit a walkoff single in the bottom of the 11th inning as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 7-6 on Friday night.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1I96vX9

Eugenie Bouchard forced out of Citi Open due to injury

Canadian Eugenie Bouchard withdrew from the Citi Open on Friday due to an abdominal injury.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1DfHTNx

Pamela Ware secures Canada's 2nd Olympic berth in 3-metre at diving worlds

Pamela Ware of Beloeil, Que., secured a second Canadian Olympic spot in the women's three-metre springboard diving event as both she and Jennifer Abel of Laval, Que., advanced to the final on Friday at the FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1DXeylJ

6 reasons the Jays just got a lot more interesting

Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos was the talk of the league this week, digging deep into Toronto's prospect pool dealing for former Cy Young winner David Price, all-star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, relievers LaTroy Hawkins and Mark Lowe, along with speedy outfielder Ben Revere.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1hbSYoR

Saskatoon-born WWE legend 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper dies at 61

Canadian WWE legend "Rowdy" Roddy Piper died from natural causes in his Hollywood home on Friday. He was 61.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1MzOfZZ

Tiger Woods in contention at Quicken Loans National

Tiger Woods shot a 5-under 66 on Friday in the Quicken Loans National that put him in contention for his first victory in nearly two years.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1DX2kcX

Alex Anthopoulos isn't the 'kid' GM anymore

Alex Anthopoulos has never been one to shy away from a blockbuster trade, even if it’s in the darkness of Rogers Centre in the wee hours of a Tuesday.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1hbMne1

Canada Rising: basketball history in the making

Watch the third instalment of Canada Rising which takes an in depth look at the both the men's and women's national basketball programs and the ultimate goals for both teams this summer.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1DfgUSe

Canada names 216 athletes for Parapan Am Games in Toronto

Canada will send 216 athletes, including 11 guides, to the Parapan Am Games in Toronto, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced Friday.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1MY3zh9

Mark Lowe, relief pitcher, acquired by Blue Jays: report

The Toronto Blue Jays reportedly acquired right-handed reliever Mark Lowe from the Seattle Mariners Friday, their third move this week after acquiring David Price, Troy Tulowitzki, And LaTroy Hawkins. It's unclear who they are sending back to the Mariners in the deal.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1M1FvNi

Cole Hamels acquired by Rangers in 8-player deal

The Texas Rangers have completed their deal to acquire left-handed pitcher Cole Hamels from the Philadelphia Phillies in an 8-player deal. The Rangers sent six players included three top prospects to Philly in the deal.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1fPClyd

Riders' Brett Smith needs preparation to win, former QB Kerry Joseph says

The Riders have had little luck when it comes to quarterbacks this season. Former Rider and Grey Cup champion Kerry Joseph has some advice for rookie Brett Smith, who is hoping to break that streak tonight.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1IunakW

Jays pitcher Price blows out tire on drive to Toronto

David Price's time with the Toronto Blue Jays is off to a bumpy start as the hurler blew out his tire on his drive from Detroit to Toronto.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1IOPdC7

Russell Wilson, quarterback, agrees to contract with Seahawks

Russell Wilson tweeted Friday morning that he has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Seahawks, keeping him with the franchise that took him in the third round of the 2012 draft and watched him become one of the most successful young quarterbacks in NFL history.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1gtJvcn

Troy Tulowitzki trade makes for awkward Jeopardy! moment

Troy Tulowitzki was not the only one surprised that he was traded from the Colorado Rockies to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1IOIUhH

Rio Olympics: Government rules water 'unfit' for swimming

The Brazilian government's most recent data on water pollution in Rio de Janeiro show that water near where triathletes are preparing to compete this weekend is "unfit" for swimming.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1DVRfJ5

Get ready for the start of the Parapan Games

On the heals of a wonderfully successful Pan Am Games, Toronto prepares for the Parapan games.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1LUPrq7

Beijing picked to host 2022 Winter Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has selected Beijing's bid to host the 2022 Winter Games, picking the 2008 Summer Games host city over sole rival Almaty, Kazakhstan.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1JA6Jsm

Drew Willy lifts Blue Bombers over Lions

Drew Willy passed for 269 yards and two touchdowns on an injured knee as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers snapped a two-game losing skid with a 23-13 victory over the B.C. Lions on Thursday night.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1Ub4uij

Blue Jays hit 3 home runs to down AL best Royals

Josh Donaldson, Russell Martin and Dioner Navarro each hit home runs to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals at Rogers Centre on Thursday night.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1KDYvy3

Habs sign Gachenyuk to 2-year contract

The Montreal Canadiens have signed their last remaining free agent, forward Alex Galchenyuuk, to a 2-year contract.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1fMQJay

Flyers sign Voracek to multi-year extension

The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Jakub Voracek to a multi-year extension on Thursday. The 25-year-old contributed 81 points in the 2014-2015 season.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1Jz2xsW

Tory Nyhaug, BMX cyclist, suffers fall at world championship

Tory Nyhaug, who won gold at the Toronto 2015 Pan Ams in BMX cycling, struggled at the World Championships, falling in the quarterfinal and not advancing further.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1h8MLKd

David Price receives warm welcome from Marcus Stroman

The Twitterverse reacted to the news that David Price will be joining the Toronto Blue Jays. The welcome was warm from Toronto's other major league sports teams, and from one very stoked team mate.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1SPlmsD

Blue Jays acquire pitcher David Price from Tigers: reports

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired pitcher David Price from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for pitcher Daniel Norris and prospects, according to multiple reports.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1DdeR0T

Jets fan mocks Patriots with banner at training camp

A New York Jets fan took a particularly creative way to mock a rival on Thursday, flying a banner that read "Cheaters look up."

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1Ddd3Vn

Beijing favourite in IOC vote for 2022 Winter Olympics

When it comes to votes on Olympic host cities, geopolitics can play a crucial role in determining the victor. That's likely to be the case more than ever Friday when the International Olympic Committee chooses between Beijing and Almaty, Kazakhstan, for the 2022 Winter Games.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1H6yrqx

Thomas Bach, IOC president, believes in fight against corruption

The International Olympic Committee needs to show it is serious about maintaining ethical credibility and staying free of corruption, IOC President Thomas Bach said Thursday.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1LZHjqb

Water contamination high leading up to Rio Olympics

Athletes in next year's Summer Olympics here will be swimming and boating in waters so contaminated with human feces that they risk becoming violently ill and unable to compete in the games, an Associated Press investigation has found.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1INHggu

Kaka leads MLS All Stars to win over Tottenham

Kaka scored on a penalty kick and set up David Villa's goal minutes later in the first half to help the best players in Major League Soccer beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on a blustery Wednesday night.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1fJAU4r

Mets shortstop cries after learning of pending trade

New York Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores was visibly upset when he learned of his impending trade while he was playing in a game against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1JwWWDu

Canada loses heartbreaker to Samoa at Pacific Nations Cup

Samoa scored a last-second try to hand Canada a crushing 21-20 defeat in the Pacific Nations Cup rugby tournament Wednesday.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1JwTbOy

Tulowitzki homers and has 3 hits as Jays beat Phillies

Troy Tulowitzki homered and had three hits in his Blue Jays debut as Toronto beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-2 on Wednesday night.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1fJmpxp

Troy Tulowitzki starts off Jays tenure with a bang

Troy Tulowitzki has made a good first impression as the newest member of the Toronto Blue Jays.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1Mytlvc

Diver Meaghan Benfeito secures spot in 2016 Olympics

Montreal's Meaghan Benfeito advanced to the women’s 10-m individual diving final at the FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia on Wednesday to lock up one spot for Canada in the 2016 Olympics.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1I2MD7O

Didier Drogba greeted by soccer fan frenzy in Montreal

Montreal's newest athlete, soccer superstar Didier Drogba, was greeted by loud cheers, chants and camera flashes as fans gathered at Trudeau Airport to welcome him to his new home.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1gnGPNx

Roger Federer withdraws from Rogers Cup

Roger Federer has withdrawn from next month's Rogers Cup.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1SNsW6S

New Blue Jay Tulowitzki arrives 'expecting to win'

Still in shock at becoming a Blue Jay, Troy Tulowitzki managed a few smiles at Wednesday’s introductory news conference which, if you know the man nicknamed “Tulo” well, is a good sign for Toronto fans.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1IsswkT

Pacific Nations Cup: Canada overhauls lineup for match with Samoa

According to Rugby Canada, head coach Kieran Crowley has made wholesale changes to his lineup for Wednesday night's Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) match against Samoa at BMO Field in Toronto.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1Issw4B

Jose Reyes makes debut with Rockies

Shortstop Jose Reyes made his debut with the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday afternoon against the Chicago Cubs and batted second.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1KAhaL7

Brady, NFLPA to file federal lawsuit over Deflategate ruling

The NFL Players Association said Wednesday that it will file a lawsuit in federal court in Minnesota challenging Tom Brady's punishment.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1KyWkih

Blue Jays newcomer Tulowitzki set for debut

Troy Tulowitzki makes his Blue Jays debut Wednesday at Rogers Centre (7:07 p.m. ET) and looks to help prevent the major league-worst Philadelphia Phillies from matching a season high with a sixth straight win.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1I1Zs29

Drew Willy to start for Blue Bombers against Lions

Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Drew Willy, who was injured in last weekend's 32-3 loss to the Eskimos in Edmonton, will start for the team when it takes on the B.C. Lions at home Thursday.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1KyHt7g

Injury prevents McIlroy from defending Bridgestone title

​Rory McIlroy has told the PGA Tour he will not play the Bridgestone Invitational next week as he recovers from his ankle injury. The world No. 1 golfer injured his left ankle while playing soccer with friends in Northern Ireland the first weekend in July.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1KzLDsJ

Ottawa Gee-Gees name new coach 16 months after scandal

The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees have named Patrick Grandmaitre as the new head coach of its men's hockey program as it prepares to return to the ice for the 2016-17 season.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1Kyvwyt

UEFA president Michel Platini to run for FIFA president

Michel Platini has launched his campaign to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president, aiming to give the scandal-hit governing body "the dignity and the position it deserves."

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1eAhqy6

Patriots owner Kraft: 'I was wrong to put my faith' in NFL

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says he was wrong to trust the NFL in the deflated footballs case and that he regrets not appealing the penalties against the team.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1IKgzsQ

Patriots coach Bill Belichick addresses media at training camp

Tom Brady vows to fight his four-game suspension for the scandal known as Deflategate, claiming in a 507-word Facebook post that he did nothing wrong. Bill Belichick is speaking to the media on Day 1 of New England Patriots training camp. Watch it here.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1LXVnQY

Chiefs' Berry cleared for practice less than a year after cancer diagnosis

Chiefs safety Eric Berry is returning to the practice field, less than eight months after a stunning cancer diagnosis threatened to derail his Pro Bowl career.

source CBC | Sports News http://ift.tt/1eyNHpv