National Sports

GRENOBLE, France — Canadians Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier finished second in the rhythm dance Friday at the ISU Grand Prix in France. The Toronto ice dancers scored 81.35 with their skate to music by Elton John.

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have re-signed Tomas de la Vega and Paul Ciulini and added second-round draft pick Bryce Worden.

Four days after Canada's memorable World Cup qualifying win over Mexico in snowy Edmonton, there's another soccer showdown in Alberta.

LONDON (AP) — English cricketer Alex Hales apologized on Friday after the publication of a photo showing him in blackface portraying Tupac Shakur at a party in 2009.

SURREY, B.C. — Layne Matechuk just wants to play hockey — and a unique piece of technology is helping him take strides toward that goal.

In a season that has seen it travel to El Salvador, Panama and Costa Rica, Forge FC is looking to make its mark at home Sunday when it hosts York United FC in the Canadian Premier League semifinal. It's game No.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers released veteran receiver Naaman Roosevelt from their practice roster Friday. Roosevelt, 30, signed with Winnipeg on Aug. 30 and spent his entire time with the CFL club on the practice roster.

Fuelled by wins over Mexico and Costa Rica, Canada has risen eight places to No. 40 in the latest FIFA world rankings, matching its highest-ever position. The Canadian men also hit No. 40 in December 1996.

TORONTO — The Canadian women will look to extend their 12-game unbeaten run with a pair of games in Mexico. Sixth-ranked Canada will play No. 28 Mexico on Nov. 27 and Nov. 30 with a 10-day camp starting Nov. 22 in Mexico City.

CHARLOTTETOWN — Jakub Brabenec had a goal and an assist, while Lukas Cormier scored the game-winner to lead the Charlottetown Islanders to a 7-3 victory over Moncton in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League on Thursday.