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Bedard, Canada set for world junior semifinal against U.S.: 'The biggest rivalry'

HALIFAX - Brandt Clarke was a month short of his sixth birthday. The moment, however, remains etched in his memory. John Tavares scored a dramatic hat trick for Canada against the United States in a w...

Jan 03, 2023

Hockey is life: Ukrainian players determined to preserve sport during war with Russia

EDMONTON - Some Ukrainian hockey players practising on the ice in Western Canada say hockey is life. The Ukrainian men's national team has been in the Prairies preparing for the 2023 Winter World Univ...

Jan 03, 2023

Redblacks sign receiver/returner DeVonte Dedmon to two-year extension

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have signed receiver and return specialist DeVonte Dedmon to a two-year contract extension. The 26-year-old rejoined the Redblacks during the 2022 season after pursuing a...

Jan 03, 2023

Slumping Toronto Raptors hope upcoming six-game homestand can turn season around

TORONTO - A day after Precious Achiuwa returned from injury, he lamented a couple of alley-oops thrown to him from Scottie Barnes. Achiuwa had 11 points and three blocks in an energetic 12 minutes in ...

Jan 03, 2023

Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche gave Ontario bettors biggest returns in 2022

TORONTO - Nathan MacKinnon and the Stanley Cup-champion Colorado Avalanche gave Ontario sports bettors plenty of bang for their buck in 2022. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, MacKinnon and the Avs ...

Jan 03, 2023

Bills-Bengals won't resume game this week, Week 18 unchanged

The NFL has informed the Bills and Bengals that their game suspended Monday night will not be resumed this week while the Week 18 schedule remains unchanged. The NFL has made no decision regarding the...

Jan 03, 2023

Nik Lewis, Juwan Simpson return to Calgary Stampeders as coaches

CALGARY - Two former Calgary Stampeders are returning to the CFL club as coaches. Nik Lewis and Juwan Simpson were named Calgary's receivers and defensive line coach respectively for the 2023 season o...

Jan 03, 2023

Family of Bills' Hamlin thankful for outpouring of support

The family of Damar Hamlin expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support shown toward the Buffalo Bills safety while asking everyone to keep the hospitalized player in their prayers on Tuesday. "W...

Jan 03, 2023

Pelé's coffin arrives at cemetery in city he made famous

SANTOS, Brazil (AP) - Pel's coffin arrived at his final resting place Tuesday as millions of fans in Brazil and around the world mourned the sports legend. Newly inaugurated President Luiz Incio Lula ...

Jan 03, 2023

Former Pan Am Games executive Steve Wallace to head up Canada Artistic Swimming

OTTAWA - Steve Wallace, an experienced executive on numerous sport leadership teams, including the 2015 Pan American Games, has been hired as the CEO of Canada Artistic Swimming. "I have loved working...

Jan 03, 2023