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Curling Alberta cancels provincial playdowns, reps for nationals yet to be named

EDMONTON - Curling Alberta has cancelled plans to hold its provincial championships later this month in Sylvan Lake, Alta., due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The NexSource Centre was tabbed to host the Jan...

Jan 08, 2021

Former Edmonton star Duke Williams promoted to Bills' active roster for playoff game

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Former Edmonton Football Team star wide receiver Duke Williams has been elevated to the Buffalo Bills' active roster for only the second time this season ahead of Saturday's first...

Jan 08, 2021

Ohio State defensive back Wade not losing sight of Metchie III's production with Tide

The Ohio State Buckeyes haven't lost sight of Canadian receiver John Metchie III's place in Alabama's high-octane offence. Top-ranked Alabama (12-0) faces No. 3 Ohio State (7-0) in U.S. college footba...

Jan 08, 2021

Avs, Knights, Blues make realigned West tall at the top

The team that emerges from the limited-time-only West Division should enter the Stanley Cup semifinals in prime, title-winning position. Like those mountain ranges in the middle of this three time zon...

Jan 08, 2021

Woodbine CEO wonders why NHL can play in Ontario during lockdown

TORONTO - With Ontario still in lockdown and COVID-19 cases at a record high, Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson is wondering why the provincial government signed off on NHL games being played at a...

Jan 08, 2021

Moore-Towers, Marinaro lead after short program of virtual Skate Canada Challenge

Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro are the leaders after the short pairs program in the unique and virtual Skate Canada Challenge.The two scored 71.04 points in a program that was pre-recorded ...

Jan 08, 2021

Lethbridge to host the national men's curling championship in 2022

The Tim Hortons Brier will be held at the Enmax Centre in Lethbridge in 2022.Curling Canada made the announcement Friday during a video conference call.Lethbridge hosted the world men's championship i...

Jan 08, 2021

Former Canadian star Dwayne De Rosario looks to help keep soccer growing in Canada

TORONTO - While Dwayne De Rosario's playing days may be behind him, his brand continues to grow.On the heels of being named one of Major League Soccer's "25 Greatest," the 42-year-old De Rosario plans...

Jan 08, 2021

Virus concerns hit Dallas, Columbus as NHL season looms

The NHL said Friday that six Dallas Stars players and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in a development that will push back the opener for the defending Western Conference champions...

Jan 08, 2021

Game on: Manitoba approves NHL in Winnipeg, clearing way for play across Canada

Manitoba has given the green light for the Winnipeg Jets to play home games during the COVID-19 pandemic, the final approval needed for the NHL to play games in all seven Canadian cities this year. Ma...

Jan 08, 2021