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Canada men expect challenges in Suriname series, from the heat to Dutch influence

Canada men expect challenges in Suriname series, from the heat to Dutch influence

After crossing swords with heavyweights like Argentina, France, the Netherlands and Uruguay this year, the Canadian men return to competitive CONCACAF action Friday with the opening leg of their Nations League quarterfinal against Suriname.

Riders' Milligan named CFL's top defensive player

VANCOUVER — Defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr. of the Saskatchewan Roughriders captured the CFL's outstanding defensive player award Thursday night. Milligan was honoured at the league's awards banquet.

Argos' Ryan Hunter named CFL's top lineman

VANCOUVER — Ryan Hunter of the Toronto Argonauts was named the CFL's top lineman Thursday night. Hunter earned the honour at the CFL's awards banquet.
Michkov scores OT winner to lift Flyers past Senators 5-4

Michkov scores OT winner to lift Flyers past Senators 5-4

OTTAWA — Matvei Michkov scored 4:05 into overtime to lift the Philadelphia Flyers past the Ottawa Senators 5-4 on Thursday night.
A look at McDavid's magic moments as Oilers captain reaches 1,000 points

A look at McDavid's magic moments as Oilers captain reaches 1,000 points

EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid reached 1,000 points on Thursday night against Nashville.
Vasilevskiy stars as the Lightning stop the Jets' 7-game win streak with a 4-1 victory

Vasilevskiy stars as the Lightning stop the Jets' 7-game win streak with a 4-1 victory

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Andrei Vasilevskiy made 24 saves in his 300th NHL win, and the Tampa Bay Lightning stopped Winnipeg's seven-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Jets on Thursday night.
Charley Hull is fresh off a win and tied for the lead on LPGA. Nelly Korda is 2 behind

Charley Hull is fresh off a win and tied for the lead on LPGA. Nelly Korda is 2 behind

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Charley Hull, fresh off her first victory in more than two years, didn't lose her form from Saudi Arabia to Florida in opening with a 6-under 64 on Thursday to share the lead with Jiwon Jeon after the first round of The Annika.
Goaltending tandem of Wolf, Vladar bolster Calgary Flames

Goaltending tandem of Wolf, Vladar bolster Calgary Flames

CALGARY — The burning question of Calgary Flames training camp still didn't have an answer at almost the quarter pole of the NHL season. A bona fide No.
Arbuckle to make first-ever Grey Cup start when Argos face Bombers on Sunday

Arbuckle to make first-ever Grey Cup start when Argos face Bombers on Sunday

VANCOUVER — Nick Arbuckle thought his football career was over. The journeyman quarterback was a free agent this spring after the Ottawa Redblacks did not renew his contract. With no other CFL teams calling, the 31-year-old from Oxnard, Calf.
Competitive Kenny Lawler hungry for third Grey Cup with Blue Bombers

Competitive Kenny Lawler hungry for third Grey Cup with Blue Bombers

VANCOUVER — Competition has always fuelled Kenny Lawler. Now the American wide receiver's insatiable drive to win is fuelling the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as they prepare to face the Toronto Argonauts in the Grey Cup on Sunday.