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Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist Demian Maia believes he should be next in line for a UFC welterweight title shot if he beats Carlos Condit in Saturday's main event at UFC Fight Night in Vancouver.

It's official: Russian athletes have been banned from the 2016 Paralympic Games over allegations of steroid use. But some Paralympians are experimenting with another kind of performance enhancement. It's called "boosting," and it's dangerous. Quadriplegic rock climber Brad Zdanivsky tells Brent about the dangerous tactic and why he still boosts in spite of the risks.

Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers may be an NBA champion, but the Canadian basketball star says he also wants to be a champion of inspiring young people to follow their dreams.

Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers may be an NBA champion, but the Canadian basketball star says he also wants to be a champion of inspiring young people to follow their dreams.

The year after a disappointing London Olympics — when Derek Drouin's bronze in high jumping was Canada's only medal in track and field — Drouin says he and his athletics teammates flipped a mental switch and started to believe in themselves.

Friday's U.S. open draw set Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal as potential semifinal opponents, while No. 2 Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka are in the other half of the bracket.

Despite everything that Serena Williams has won and done, her sense of self can still fluctuate based on the outcome of a particular match. Doesn't always seem to matter that she owns a record-tying 22 major singles titles heading into the U.S. Open.

Polish discus thrower Piotr Malachowski has sold the silver medal he won at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics to help pay for the medication of a three-year-old boy suffering from eye cancer.

Watch coverage of the IAAF Diamond League track and field meet in Paris on Saturday, featuring Canadian pole vaulter Shawn Barber, looking to rebound from subpar performances at the Rio Olympics and meet in Switzerland.

Watch coverage of the IAAF Diamond League track and field meet in Paris on Saturday, featuring Canadian pole vaulter Shawn Barber, looking to rebound from subpar performances at the Rio Olympics and meet in Switzerland.

The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with forward Brandon Pirri on a $1.1 million US, one-year deal. The 25-year-old Pirri spent last season with the Florida Panthers and Anaheim Ducks, recording 14 goals and 15 assists in 61 games. His 29 points were a career high.

Canada has risen to fourth in the FIFA women's soccer ranking on the strength of its bronze-medal performance at the Rio Olympics.

Sweden has selected Jhonas Enroth to replace injured goaltender Robin Lehner on its World Cup of Hockey roster. Lehner was bothered by an ankle injury last season while playing for the Buffalo Sabres. Sweden coach Rikard Gronborg said Lehner had not recovered 100 per cent.

The Miami Dolphins and Miami Marlins say they've intensified mosquito-control treatments at their stadiums because of the Zika virus.

A Belarusian weightlifter who was mysteriously withdrawn from the Rio Olympics has been suspended for alleged "urine substitution" in a doping sample. The International Weightlifting Federation says Stanislav Chadovich is provisionally suspended awaiting a ruling on allegations of using substitute urine to fool a drug test.

Three-time champion Lydia Ko was back on the Canadian Pacific Women's Open leaderboard. Canadian star Brooke Henderson got left behind after a late start.

Travis Lulay rushed for two touchdowns on Thursday as the B.C. Lions defeated the Ottawa Redblacks 29-23.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of this year's UEFA Champions League, including key matchups and the latest transfer news.

Adam van Koeverden reflects on his time representing Canada as an Olympic athlete and calls on others to support improving the lives of children through the power and impact of sport and play.