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Tocchet won't return as coach of Coyotes after 4 seasons
GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Arizona Coyotes and coach Rick Tocchet have mutually agreed to part ways after four seasons. The announcement Sunday comes a day after the Coyotes missed the playoffs for the sev...
May 09, 2021
Medina Spirit could lose Ky. Derby win; track bans Baffert
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Medina Spirit's victory in the Kentucky Derby is in serious jeopardy because of a failed postrace drug test, one that led Churchill Downs to suspend Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert ...
May 09, 2021
Canadian rider James Piccoli finishes runner-up in Tour of Rwanda
KIGALI, Rwanda - Canadian rider James Piccoli finished runner-up Sunday in the Tour of Rwanda The 29-year-old from Montreal was third in the general classification going into the eighth and final stag...
May 09, 2021
Canadian Auger-Aliassime wins in opening round of Italian Open, Andreescu withdraws
ROME - Felix Auger-Aliassime is heading to the second round of the Italian Open, while fellow Canadian Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn.Auger-Aliassime, from Montreal, exacted some revenge on Serbia's F...
May 09, 2021
Tortorella out after 6 years as Columbus Blue Jackets coach
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have mutually agreed to part ways with John Tortorella, the franchise's winningest coach, following a six-year tenure, the team announced Sunday. General man...
May 09, 2021
Several provinces bring in new restrictions as high COVID-19 case numbers persist
Several provinces are gearing up to tighten public health measures once again as COVID-19 infection rates remain stubbornly high in parts of Canada. Beginning at midnight, bars and restaurants in Albe...
May 09, 2021
Canada international Matt Heaton enjoying life in Major League Rugby with Rugby ATL
Having spent time playing in England, Canadian international flanker Matt Heaton wanted a new challenge in the wake of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Major League Rugby in North America beckoned. "I'd been...
May 09, 2021
RCAF turns to foreign pilots to help with shortage as commercial aviators stay away
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Air Force is hoping Canada will open its doors to military pilots from other countries as it seeks to address a longstanding shortage of experienced aviators. In an intervi...
May 09, 2021
Halifax airport CEO hopes for more on-site COVID testing 'sooner rather than later'
HALIFAX - The chief executive of Atlantic Canada's largest airport is hoping for COVID-19 testing for arriving passengers "sooner rather than later," as an added measure to combat Nova Scotia's third ...
May 09, 2021
Baffert says Derby winner Medina Spirit tested positive
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Bob Baffert's frustration was apparent as he tried to digest the latest positive drug test involving one of his prized thoroughbreds. This one involves Kentucky Derby winner Medina S...
May 09, 2021