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They've been the class of the CFL this season and so it's fitting that Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers have the chance to become the first team to cement a playoff berth.

The CFL has awarded Hamilton the 2023 Grey Cup game. Hamilton will stage the 2021 contest at Tim Hortons Field on Dec. 12. The 2022 Grey Cup will be held at Mosaic Stadium in Regina.

MONTREAL — Leylah Fernandez says she will not compete in this year's Billie Jean King Cup Finals, leaving Canada without its top two players heading into the women's international tennis tournament.

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EDMONTON — Kyle Turris made the most of a rare opportunity on Wednesday night. Turris scored the shootout winner as the Edmonton Oilers started the season off with a win despite giving up a late lead, defeating the Vancouver Canucks 3-2.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mason McTavish became the youngest player in Anaheim history to score a goal as the Ducks opened the season with a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night.

Wednesday's Games NHL Toronto 2 Montreal 1 Washington 5 N.Y.

VICTORIA — --- Caedan Bankier had a hat trick and a pair of assists as the Kamloops Blazers remained undefeated with an 8-3 win over the Victoria Royals.

TORONTO — On a big stage before a big crowd, Canada's marquee man delivered. And how.

TORONTO — William Nylander could sense the anticipation building right from warmup. Jack Campbell described the "electric" atmosphere of the Maple Leafs' first regular-season home crowd in 19 months.