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Canadian men started at the bottom, now they're in Qatar with Drake as soundtrack

DOHA, Qatar - It was no coincidence that Canada took the field for warmups prior to its World Cup opener against Belgium to the sounds of Drake's "Started From the Bottom." It was part of the Canadian...

Nov 26, 2022

Captain Atiba Hutchinson set to mark 100th appearance for Canada against Croatia

DOHA, Qatar - Spare a moment for captain Atiba Hutchinson on Sunday when Canada takes on Croatia at the World Cup. Nineteen years after pulling on the Canadian jersey for the first time at the senior ...

Nov 26, 2022

All-star defensive end Jefferson returning for fourth season in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have started assembling their forces for a run at a fourth straight Grey Cup appearance. The Blue Bombers announced Saturday that they have signed all-star defensi...

Nov 26, 2022

Croatia coach sends Canada a stern message ahead of World Cup showdown

DOHA, Qatar - Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic sent Canada a message Saturday at the World Cup. And he didn't need the F-word to deliver it. Dalic offered up a stern statement when asked about John Herdman'...

Nov 26, 2022

Landon Donovan, DaMarcus Beasley voted to US Soccer Hall

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - Landon Donovan and DaMarcus Beasley were elected Saturday to the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame and will be inducted May 6 along with Lauren Cheney Holiday. Vote totals were no...

Nov 26, 2022

Morrissey scores in OT, Jets beat Stars, Robertson 5-4

DALLAS (AP) - Red-hot Jason Robertson tied it for Dallas with two goals in the last 2:12 of regulation, but Winnipeg's Josh Morrissey scored 34 seconds into overtime to give the Jets a 5-4 victory ove...

Nov 25, 2022

Canada's world bronze medallists Gilles, Poirier leaders after short dance at Espoo

ESPOO, Finland - Canadians Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier are the leaders after the short dance at figure skating's ISU Grand Prix Espoo. The world bronze medallists scored 87.80 points Friday for thei...

Nov 25, 2022

Senators ride three power-play goals to 5-1 rout of Ducks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Derick Brassard and Mathieu Joseph each had a goal and two assists, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 on Friday. Brady Tkachuk and Tim Sttzle each had a power-p...

Nov 25, 2022

Laval Rouge et Or and Saskatchewan Huskies make final preparations for Vanier Cup

LONDON, Ont. - Laval linebacker Ian Leroux skipped out on the turf at Western Alumni Stadium for the start of practice Friday afternoon, extended his arm in a first-down motion and even blew some kiss...

Nov 25, 2022

Leafs beat Wild 4-3 behind Murray's saves, Jarnkrok's goal

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Calle Jarnkrok scored the go-ahead goal midway through the second period, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Minnesota 4-3 on Friday and spoiled Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury's re...

Nov 25, 2022