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Cyle Larin, Vanessa Gilles named Canada Soccer's players of the month for March

Forward Cyle Larin and defender Vanessa Gilles have been named Canada Soccer's players of the month for March. Larin scored three goals in two games for Canada while Gilles helped Olympique Lyonnais a...

Apr 03, 2023

Angela James among three new Hockey Canada Foundation board of directors members

CALGARY - The Hockey Canada Foundation has brought on three new members to its board of directors. Women's hockey great and Hall of Famer Angela James, Steven Albiani and Brad Morris were appointed, t...

Apr 03, 2023

Vasilevskiy, Draisaitl, Pastrnak named NHL three stars of the week

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl and Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak are the NHL's three stars of the week. Vasilevskiy posted a 3-0-0 record wi...

Apr 03, 2023

Teenage Canadian forward Amanda Allen signs with NWSL's Orlando Pride

Amanda Allen has always dreamed of playing soccer professionally. And the teenager isn't wasting any time making it a reality. The forward from Mississauga, Ont., who turned 18 on Feb. 21, has signed ...

Apr 03, 2023

It's been a busy opening year for Ontario's fledgling sports-betting industry

TORONTO - The first year of legal single-game sports betting in Ontario has been a whirlwind for NorthStar Gaming CEO Michael Moskowitz. The province's fledgling market celebrates its first anniversar...

Apr 03, 2023

Canadiens centre Sean Monahan undergoes season-ending groin surgery

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens announced Monday that veteran centre Sean Monahan has undergone season-ending groin surgery. Monahan of Brampton, Ont., has not played since Dec. 5. The 28-year-old p...

Apr 03, 2023

QMJHL says it is investigating 1990s sexual hazing allegations

MONTREAL - The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League says it is already investigating sexual allegations detailed in an article reported by La Presse on Monday. In the article, former player Carl Latulipp...

Apr 03, 2023

UFC and WWE combine to create $21.4B entertainment company

WWE and the company that runs Ultimate Fighting Championship will combine to create a $21.4 billion sports entertainment company. A new publicly traded company will be formed that houses the UFC and W...

Apr 03, 2023

Savill returns to Ottawa arena for first event since memorable Brier night in 2016

OTTAWA - A couple of Czech players took pictures of the TD Place arena upon arrival at the world men's curling championship over the weekend. Their coach, Craig Savill, was standing nearby. With hands...

Apr 03, 2023

Calgary Flames edge Anaheim Ducks 5-4 to stay in the NHL playoff hunt

CALGARY - Michael Stone scored the winner for the Calgary Flames with just under three minutes left to play in a 5-4 win over the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. The defenceman, playing his first ga...

Apr 02, 2023