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Woodbine CEO sends letter to city of Toronto asking for their support to allow racing

TORONTO - Woodbine Entertainment is lobbying Toronto Mayor John Tory and the city's medical officer of health for assistance in allowing horse racing to go as scheduled during the COVID-19 pandemic. C...

Mar 19, 2021

Next generation of Canadian luge recruits get a snowy, trackless start in Calgary

CALGARY - Tobogganing down a snowy hill isn't how three-time Olympian Tristan Walker got his start in luge, but Luge Canada's recruitment has come to that without access to a sliding track in Calgary....

Mar 19, 2021

Canadian men make two roster changes ahead of Olympic soccer qualifier

GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Canada made two late changes to its roster Friday ahead of its opening match against El Salvador at the CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship.Citing medical reasons, Can...

Mar 19, 2021

'For my future:' Paralyzed hockey player surpasses goals despite pandemic challenges

WINNIPEG - Reese Ketler sat behind the wheel of his car and took a deep breath. It had been more than a year since the 21-year-old was able to feel the freedom of being able to drive wherever he wante...

Mar 19, 2021

McDavid scores twice, Edmonton Oilers edge Winnipeg Jets 2-1

EDMONTON - Two goals from Connor McDavid propelled the Edmonton Oilers to a 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. Tyson Barrie notched a pair of assists for Edmonton (20-13-0). Mathieu Perrault ...

Mar 18, 2021

Raptors coach Nick Nurse finally has all of his roster back

The Toronto Raptors seem to have put their health troubles behind them - finally. Raptors coach Nick Nurse had his full roster at practice on Thursday for the first time in two weeks, which is good ne...

Mar 18, 2021

Canadian lineman says he's joining Cowboys, but Ladouceur's time in Dallas ends

DALLAS - The Dallas Cowboys are poised to add a Canadian to their roster after saying goodbye to a longtime member of the team from Canada. Defensive end Brent Urban of Mississauga, Ont., tweeted Thur...

Mar 18, 2021

Toronto FC, Argos president Bill Manning rewarded with five-year contract extension

TORONTO - Bill Manning, president of both Toronto FC and the Toronto Argonauts, has been rewarded with a five-year contract extension that runs through the 2025 Major League Soccer and Canadian Footba...

Mar 18, 2021

Kerri Einarson, Brad Gushue win opener at Canadian mixed doubles curling championship

CALGARY - Canadian women's champion skip Kerri Einarson is off to a winning start at the Home Hardware national mixed doubles curling championship. The Gimli, Man., curler and partner Brad Gushue of S...

Mar 18, 2021

Henoc Muamba says family, not money, was biggest factor in his signing with Argonauts

Henoc Muamba says family, not money, was the determining factor in his decision to become a Toronto Argonaut. The veteran linebacker signed a one-year deal with Toronto on Tuesday after becoming a CFL...

Mar 18, 2021