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Senators feel trade for Namestnikov gives prospects more time to develop

OTTAWA — The slogan for the Ottawa Senators' season is "The kids are alright." However, it appears some of the kids aren't ready for the NHL just yet.
Canadian baseball team names roster for Premier 12 Olympic qualifier

Canadian baseball team names roster for Premier 12 Olympic qualifier

OTTAWA — Former American League most valuable player Justin Morneau and ex-AL all-star Michael Saunders highlight Canada's roster for the WBSC Premier 12 next month. The 12-team, US$5.2-million event, Nov.

Motion aimed at killing Halifax stadium proposal deferred for two weeks

HALIFAX — A motion aimed at killing a planned review by Halifax municipal staff of a $110-million stadium proposal by a group hoping to land a CFL franchise has been deferred for two weeks. Coun.
Canada must find energy for last chance at RWC vs. Namibia

Canada must find energy for last chance at RWC vs. Namibia

KOBE, Japan — Canada coach Kingsley Jones isn't worried about his players' hearts. It's their legs that concern him.
Olympic gold medallist Bruny Surin to run for city council seat in Laval, Que.

Olympic gold medallist Bruny Surin to run for city council seat in Laval, Que.

LAVAL, Que. — Olympic gold-medal sprinter Bruny Surin is entering a different kind of race — this time, for a spot as a city councillor in Laval, Que. Surin has announced he'll run in a Nov.
Winnipeg Jets lose two more key defencemen

Winnipeg Jets lose two more key defencemen

PITTSBURGH — The Winnipeg Jets' short-handed defence has received more bad news.
B.C. Lions, Saskatchewan Roughriders players take CFL weekly honours

B.C. Lions, Saskatchewan Roughriders players take CFL weekly honours

TORONTO — B.C. receiver Bryan Burnham, Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Shaq Evans and Lions quarterback Mike Reilly are the CFL's top performers for Week 17.
Whitecaps coach Dos Santos hungry for success after 'challenging' first year

Whitecaps coach Dos Santos hungry for success after 'challenging' first year

VANCOUVER — Asked to describe his first year as coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps, Marc Dos Santos paused. "Challenging," he said after several seconds. The description may be an understatement.
South Africa demolishes Canada 66-7, all but into quarters

South Africa demolishes Canada 66-7, all but into quarters

KOBE, Japan — Cobus Reinach scored the quickest Rugby World Cup hat trick in a whirlwind first 30 minutes from South Africa to demolish 14-man Canada 66-7 on Tuesday.
49ers stay perfect, dominate Mayfield, Browns in 31-3 win

49ers stay perfect, dominate Mayfield, Browns in 31-3 win

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Richard Sherman has a strong message for anyone still doubting the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers. "Don't flip-flop," Sherman said after the 49ers thumped the Cleveland Browns 31-3 on Monday night.