CFL: Toronto Argonauts to face Edmonton Eskimos in Eastern semifinal

Calgary's Fred Bennett hauls down Edmonton's Weldon Brown in the first half of Friday night's game at Commonwealth Stadium.

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By Bob Mitchell Sat Nov 03, 2012

Edmonton's loss to Calgary on Friday night finalizes CFL playoff matchups.

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Toronto Maple Leafs: Morgan Rielly at home in Moose Jaw: Cox

Moose Jaw Warriors defenceman Morgan Rielly, left, fends off Sam McKechnie of the Lethbridge Hurricanes in WHL action.

Fri Nov 02, 2012

Defenceman drafted fifth overall drawing comparisons with Scott Niedermayer, Brian Leetch and wows Western Hockey League fans.

NHL lockout: Winter Classic cancelled due to lockout

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during event announcing details of the NHL Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., earlier this year. The NHL said Friday it has cancelled the game between the Red Wings and Maple Leafs, due to a work stoppage.

Fri Nov 02, 2012

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly and union’s Steve Fehr set to meet Saturday.

NYC Marathon cancelled amid wide criticism

An estimated 40,000 runners from around the world had been expected to take part in the 42.195-kilometre event. The race had been scheduled to start in Staten Island, one of the hardest-hit areas by this week's storm.

Fri Nov 02, 2012

The New York City Marathon was cancelled Friday by Mayor Michael Bloomberg after mounting criticism that this was not the time for a race while the region is... (11)

Coach: The Pat Burns Story: An excerpt from Rosie DiManno's book

Coach: The Pat Burns Story by Rosie Dimanno

Fri Nov 02, 2012

Read Star columnist’s biography on the coach who turned the Toronto Maple Leafs around — starting with a trip to a strip club with Doug Gilmour.

Ontario needs horse racing commissioner: Perkins

The province's final report on the future of horse racing recommends half as many standardbred race days at half as many tracks.

Fri Nov 02, 2012

Local thoroughbred and standardbred industries still face massive job losses after provincial report lands. (3)

CFL: Calgary Stampeders’ Jon Cornish breaks Canadian rushing yards record

Calgary's Jon Cornish racks up yardage on a record-breaking night in Edmonton.

Fri Nov 02, 2012

CFL's leading rusher passes Normie Kwong's mark set 56 years ago.

MLB: Dan Haren trade to Cubs falls apart: report

The Angels agreed to trade starter Dan Haren to the Cubs on Friday night.

Fri Nov 02, 2012

Deal sending Angels starter to Chicago for closer Carlos Marmol hits snag ahead of midnight deadline to exercise $15.5 million option on Haren’s contract.

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MLB: Red Sox re-sign David Ortiz for two years, $26 million

Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz, who re-signed Friday night, has 401 career home runs.

Fri Nov 02, 2012

Boston DH put up all-star numbers before tendon injury in 2012.

Pan Am Games: U of T field hockey centre reflects grassroots growth

Canadian field hockey players Ken Pereira and Emily Rix pose Friday at the future site of a state-of-the-art field hockey centre at the University of Toronto.

Fri Nov 02, 2012

Construction on $9.5 million facility for 2015 Pan American Games and beyond starts next year. Canadian men field hockey powerhouse.

Georges Laraque, Derek Clarke quitting their positions with CHLPA

Georges Laraque is planning to step down as executive director of the Canadian Hockey League Players' Association.

Fri Nov 02, 2012

Laraque says the CHLPA had attracted interest from another union, and he will now approach that union to gauge whether it remains interested in taking over. (5)

OUA semifinal: Quinlan’s suspension had silver lining for McMaster Marauders

McMaster Marauders' Kyle Quinlan kisses his Most Valuable Player trophy after they defeated Laval Rouge et Or in the 2011 Vanier Cup.

Fri Nov 02, 2012

The Marauders battled back after star player Kyle Quinlan's suspension in 2011. They have an 18-game winning streak going into Saturday’s OUA semifinal against...

North Toronto Minor Atom AA hockey team steamrolling competition in GTHL

Luka Mahrt-Smith glances over his shoulder during a practice this week with the North Toronto Minor Atom AA hockey team. The team is undefeatedin its last seven tournaments. (

Fri Nov 02, 2012

Hockey team this week’s candidate for best team in the GTA.

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Ontario needs horse racing commissioner: Perkins Nov 03, 2012 ALL THE PRETTY HORSES
It is sad also what will be a slaughter of the excess of race horses. Even now owners can't give away brood mares, with the reduction of racing soon there will be a necessary reduction in the... culchee

European sports fans still ‘own’ the game experience Nov 03, 2012 Great!
Great story Kenneth. I stopped watching North American football, hockey and baseball years ago because there so little going on for long periods of time, jammed with moronic commercials. Soccer (... john slykhuis

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MLB: Dan Haren trade to Cubs falls apart: report

Deal sending Angels starter to Chicago for closer Carlos Marmol hits snag ahead of midnight deadline to exercise $15.5 million option on Haren’s contract.