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Canadian women to open against Asian qualifier at 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand

The Canadian women will open the 2021 Rugby World Cup on Sept. 17 in Whangarei, New Zealand, against an Asian qualifier before taking on the U.S. and a European qualifier. World Rugby unveiled the tou...

Jan 28, 2021

Roughriders sign former Clemson Tigers wide receiver Artavis Scott

REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American wide receiver Artavis Scott. The 26-year-old from Oldsmar, Fla., was an all-ACC receiver in all three of his seasons with the Clemson Tigers....

Jan 28, 2021

Raptors guard VanVleet says it's a big honour to be among U.S. Olympic player pool

Fred VanVleet didn't grow up among basketball's young stars. He was an underdog on the outside looking in, developing himself into an NBA star through sheer will and hard work. So the Toronto Raptors ...

Jan 28, 2021

Young field hockey coach takes over Canada after helping Spain rise up the ranks

While just 33, Andrew Wilson paid his dues en route to becoming Canadian women's field hockey coach. Originally from Kent in southeast England, Wilson went to university in Exeter and Canterbury befor...

Jan 28, 2021

Penguins warily carry on after GM Rutherford's abrupt exit

PITTSBURGH - Sidney Crosby is used to change. More than 15 years in the NHL has taught the Pittsburgh Penguins longtime captain that it's simply part of the business. Not all change, however, is creat...

Jan 28, 2021

Canadian guard Carr takes his mental and physical game to a new level at Minnesota

After a sophomore season that was decent, but in his view not good enough, Marcus Carr returned home to Toronto to double down on his college basketball career. The 21-year-old junior at Minnesota wor...

Jan 28, 2021

Canadian moguls king Mikael Kingsbury prepares to compete again after injury

CALGARY - A place that gives Mikael Kingsbury confidence is doing it again, but for different reasons. The reigning men's Olympic and world moguls champion from Deux-Montagnes, Que., is fine-turning h...

Jan 28, 2021

Canadian mountain biker Haley Smith climbing back from 'rock bottom'

When COVID-19 swept across the country last spring, forcing lockdowns and cancelling sporting events, Canadian mountain biker Haley Smith's response was swift - train harder. The aspiring Olympian did...

Jan 28, 2021

The Black Academy looks for financial support amid plans for Black awards show

TORONTO - After launching The Black Academy in early December, actor-brothers Shamier Anderson and Stephan James are now planning an awards show to celebrate and uplift Black talent across Canada.But ...

Jan 28, 2021

X Games an island in a competition desert for Canada's top boarders, freestyle skiers

The X Games are Rachael Karker's first and perhaps only chance to compete this season. The Canadian freestyle skier's breakout performances in Aspen, Colo., the last two years launched her into the wo...

Jan 28, 2021