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England fails to convince in 1-1 draw with Denmark though should advance at Euro 2024

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - England was far from convincing in a 1-1 draw with Denmark on Thursday even if it likely ensured advancing to the round of 16 at the European Championship. Harry Kane gave En...

Jun 20, 2024

Former Canada captain de Guzman savouring life in New York Red Bulls front office

Toronto FC will find a familiar face rooting against them Saturday at Red Bull Arena. Former Canada captain Julian de Guzman joined the New York Red Bulls as sporting director in February. The 43-year...

Jun 20, 2024

Broncos goaltender Jacob Wasserman named to Canadian Paralympic team in rowing

OTTAWA - Former Humboldt Broncos goaltender Jacob Wasserman has been named to Canada's Paralympic team and will compete in rowing this summer in Paris. Wasserman was among 13 survivors of a crash that...

Jun 20, 2024

Senators sign defenceman Nikolas Matinpalo to one-year, two-way contract extension

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Nikolas Matinpalo to a one-year, two-way contract extension, the NHL club announced Thursday. The contract has a value of US$775,000 in the NHL and ...

Jun 20, 2024

Zhang to make fifth Olympic appearance as part of Canada's table tennis team

TORONTO - Mo Zhang and Eugene Wang will lead an experienced Canadian table tennis team at this summer's Paris Olympics. Zhang, from Vancouver, will be competing at her fifth Olympics as part of the ro...

Jun 20, 2024

Canada thumps Germany 3-0 in men's Volleyball Nations League action

MANILA - Canada improved its chances of advancing to the quarterfinals of the men's Volleyball Nations League with a lopsided 3-0 win over Germany on Thursday. Stephen Maar and Arthur Szwarc each had ...

Jun 20, 2024

France coach says team doing all to ensure Mbappé available for Netherlands match at Euro 2024

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) - France coach Didier Deschamps says his team is doing all "to ensure" Kylian Mbapp is available for the Euro 2024 clash against the Netherlands on Friday. "Everything is going w...

Jun 20, 2024

Late leveler denies Slovenia first Euros win in draw with Serbia at Euro 2024

MUNICH (AP) - A late strike denied Slovenia a first ever win in a European Championship as Serbia snatched a 1-1 draw on Thursday. an Karninik's 69th-minute goal put Slovenia on the brink of an histor...

Jun 20, 2024

AEW stars Chris Jericho and Renee Paquette say social media reshaping pro wrestling

TORONTO - Professional wrestling is an art form based on performers reading and responding to their viewers. According to All Elite Wrestling stars Chris Jericho and Renee Paquette, that's a dynamic b...

Jun 20, 2024

Canada men move up one place to No. 48 in latest FIFA rankings, Argentina still No. 1

Canada has moved up one place to No. 48 in the latest FIFA men's world rankings. The top three are unchanged with Argentina, Canada's opponent in Thursday's Copa America tournament opener in Atlanta s...

Jun 20, 2024