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EDMONTON — It wasn't the prettiest victory, but Edmonton Eskimos head coach Jason Maas will take it. Shaquille Cooper rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown to help Edmonton beat the B.C.

KAMAISHI, Japan — Canada will leave the Rugby World Cup winless for the second straight tournament, with the weather tying its hands this time.

WINNIPEG — An offensive line moving like a juggernaut to drive Winnipeg's ground game got a lot of credit from coaches and players alike after an important 35-24 win by the Blue Bombers over the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday.

ST. LOUIS — Max Scherzer was strength and fire. Aníbal Sánchez was artistry and deception. Two different styles, two absolute gems for the Washington Nationals.

OTTAWA — D.J. Smith has added longtime Carleton Ravens basketball coach Dave Smart to the Ottawa Senators coaching staff.

Former Edmonton Oilers coach and Stanley Cup champion Ted Green has died. He was 79. The Oilers announced Green's death on their Twitter account Saturday and a team spokesman said Green had died Tuesday.

OTTAWA — It was an afternoon of firsts for the Ottawa Senators. Vladislav Namestnikov scored his first two goals with his new team, helping the Senators to their first win of the season, and giving D.J. Smith his first win as an NHL head coach.

TORONTO — It was an abysmal start but a stirring finish for Desert Encounter at the $800,000 Grade 1 Pattison Canadian International.

TORONTO — Desert Encounter overcame a dreadfully slow start to successfully defend his title at the $800,000 Grade 1 Pattison Canadian International on Saturday.

NEW YORK — Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers aren't satisfied with their strong start. They know they can improve.