National Sports

CALGARY — Don’t tell Calgary linebacker Micah Awe that Friday night’s game between the Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers at McMahon Stadium doesn’t mean anything.

BASEL, Switzerland — Defending champion Felix Auger-Aliassime of Montreal advanced to the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors tennis tournament with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Dutch qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp on Thursday.

VANCOUVER — Canadian figure skaters are hoping to build on detailed preparation and past performances in front of home support as the Skate Canada International Competition is set to get underway.

It’s a promise fulfilled for Donovan Bailey. The former 100-metre world-record holder and 1996 Olympic double gold medallist is set to release his book “Undisputed: A Champion’s Life” on Tuesday.

Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto has been suspended 41 games by the NHL for "activities relating to sports wagering," the league announced Thursday. The NHL said in a statement it found no evidence Pinto made any bets on its games.

Zack Kassian announced his retirement Thursday following a 12-year career in the National Hockey League.

HAMILTON — Stavros Katsantonis has certainly made the most of his opportunity this season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have already set a record this season, but it’s nothing to cheer about. The team drew 11,136 fans for its 4-2 win over the St.

MONTREAL — Short track speedskating coach Sébastien Cros is hoping Canada can improve on its individual medal haul as the world’s top skaters return to Maurice Richard Arena for a second ISU World Cup event from Friday to Sunday.

While no fan of being in the spotlight, captain Christine Sinclair knows she will be centre stage in her final four games for Canada. The 40-year-old from Burnaby, B.C.