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Veteran Steven Vitoria marvels at Canada's youth for its talent and work ethic

At 34, centre back Steven Vitoria is the greybeard of the Canadian soccer team as it prepares for World Cup qualifying matches against Aruba and Suriname. He is surrounded by youth. Twelve members of ...

Jun 03, 2021

Israel Start-Up Nation scales back June racing schedule due to COVID-19 outbreak

The Israel Start-up Nation cycling team is pulling out of five races this month after three staff members tested positive for COVID-19. But the team and Ottawa rider Michael Woods will compete as sche...

Jun 03, 2021

Alberta heavyweight Tanner Boser expects Latifi to try and take him down in UFC bout

Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser has yet to be taken down in the UFC, a record that will no doubt be tested Saturday night. The 29-year-old from Bonnyville, Alta., who now calls Edmont...

Jun 03, 2021

Athletes: Osaka's withdrawal raises important questions on media and mental health

TORONTO - There were times Patrick Chan wanted to march right past reporters after his skate. The three-time world figure skating champion knew that particularly after a bad program, he'd be asked que...

Jun 03, 2021

NHL calls Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele in for hearing after hit on Evans

WINNIPEG - The NHL Mark Scheifele faces a hearing today after the Jets forward's crushing hit on Jake Evans of the Canadiens Wednesday night. Scheifele was assessed a major for charging and a game mis...

Jun 03, 2021

Bichette, Blue Jays rally for 3 in 9th to beat Marlins 6-5

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. scored the winning run on Joe Panik's sacrifice fly, capping a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Toronto Blue Jays a 6-5 victor...

Jun 02, 2021

Canadiens beat Jets 5-3 in Game 1, Montreal forward Jake Evans taken off on stretcher

WINNIPEG - Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Eric Staal scored early in the first period to set the stage for the Montreal Canadiens' 5-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets Game 1 of their second-round Stanley Cup p...

Jun 02, 2021

LPGA Tour's CP Women's Open cancelled for second year in a row

VANCOUVER - The LPGA Tour's lone Canadian stop will not take place for the second year in a row because of border restrictions and logistical challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Golf Canada annou...

Jun 02, 2021

Minnesota United loans Canadian defender Callum Montgomery to San Diego Loyal

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Minnesota United has sent Canadian defender Callum Montgomery on loan to San Diego Loyal SC of the USL Championship for the remainder of the 2021 season. The 24-year-old from La...

Jun 02, 2021

Long after CFL tenure, veteran football coach Adam Rita is still involved in the game

Adam Rita has no intention of slowing down any time soon. More than a decade after leaving the CFL, the amiable 73-year-old native of Kauai, Hawaii, is still in football. Rita is head coach of the Bar...

Jun 02, 2021