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MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Piper Gilles leaned in to inspect one of the bottom buttons on Paul Poirier's shirt on Friday, then pulled a silvery hair from the button. "There's still hair coming off his costume," Gilles said with a laugh.

NAKISKA, Alta. — It's too cold for penguins, but not for ski cross racer Kevin Drury. A cold front enveloping Alberta this week cancelled penguin walks at the Calgary Zoo, where tourists can witness the flightless birds waddling out and about.

Chicago Fire FC has acquired US$75,000 in general allocation money from the Montreal Impact.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Canada's Brooke Henderson parlayed four birdies and a late eagle into Friday's hottest round and a share of the lead at the LPGA's season-opening Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions.

TORONTO — A computerized likeness of Jen Welter barks directions to players on the sidelines, then knocks one on the helmet before sending them back on the field.

Karlee Burgess already boasts national and world titles on her impressive junior curling resume. A championship at the 2020 Canadian playdowns can give her yet another achievement: a record-breaking third women's national title at the event.

VANCOUVER — The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Whitecaps have acquired midfielder Cristian Dajome via transfer from Colombia's Bogota FC.

Joey Votto admittedly didn't pay much attention to fellow Canadian Larry Walker during his 17-year playing career.

The Toronto Raptors are continuing to cash in on their championship season. The Raptors were the fourth most popular team on the merchandise sales list released Friday by the NBA and the NBA Players Association. The results are based on NBAStore.

Clarence Iron believes he's on a divine mission to revitalize the Plains Cree language through hockey.