Sports

Mauricio Pocchetino hired to succeed Gregg Berhalter as US men's national team coach

Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino was hired Tuesday to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. men's national team coach, 21 months before the Americans host the 2026 World Cup. A 52-ye...

Sep 10, 2024

No tax: Daly doesn't envision change to NHL system that benefits sunbelt teams

LAS VEGAS - Bill Daly says the conversations have taken place. The NHL's deputy commissioner, however, doesn't see a realistic path forward to fix the perceived issue any time soon. Four of the league...

Sep 10, 2024

Online portal on Canada's safe sport policies opens to public

OTTAWA - A public online portal was opened by the federal government today to gather information on safe sport in Canada and improve its policies to protect participants. The Future of Sport in Canada...

Sep 10, 2024

NFL investigating lawsuit filed against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, accused of sexual assault

CLEVELAND (AP) - The NFL said Tuesday it is investigating the latest civil lawsuit filed against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson to determine if he violated the league's personal conduct p...

Sep 10, 2024

Canada's Achonwa made assistant coach of Michigan Wolverines women's basketball team

ANN ARBOR - Four-time Canadian Olympian Natalie Achonwa is joining Michigan women's basketball staff as the assistant coach for player development. Achonwa was Canada's captain at the recently complet...

Sep 10, 2024

Lions running back Mackie, Stamps lineman Rose, Elks O-line named to CFL honour roll

TORONTO - B.C. Lions running back David Mackie, Calgary Stampeders defensive lineman Mike Rose and the Edmonton Elks' offensive line were named to the CFL's honour roll on Tuesday. They were recognize...

Sep 10, 2024

Coach says young Canadians are up for the challenge of Spain at FIFA U-20 World Cup

After a roller-coaster finale to the group stage of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, Canada has made it to the round of 16 where defending champion Spain awaits Wednesday in Cali, Colombia. It's a tal...

Sep 10, 2024

Shapovalov gives Canada 1-0 edge over Argentina in Davis Cup tie

MANCHESTER - Canada has taken a 1-0 lead in its Davis Cup tie against Argentina. Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., defeated Francisco Cerundolo 7-5, 6-3 in the first singles rubber match on Tue...

Sep 10, 2024

Canadian Soccer Business points to 'new, landmark offer' made to Canada Soccer

TORONTO - While Canada Soccer says a new labour agreement with its players is contingent on a reworked deal with Canadian Soccer Business, CSB says it "proactively made a new, landmark offer" six week...

Sep 10, 2024

Flames sign veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie to professional tryout

CALGARY - Veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie will attend the Calgary Flames training camp on a professional tryout, the team announced Tuesday. Barrie had one goal and 14 assists in 41 games with the Nas...

Sep 10, 2024