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Tony Waiters, who coached Canada to its only World Cup appearance, dies at 83

Tony Waiters, who coached Canada in its only appearance at the World Cup and led the Vancouver Whitecaps to the North American Soccer League championship, has died. He was 83. Waiters will be forever ...

Nov 10, 2020

Canadian boxer Tammara Thibeault has Pan Am bronze upgraded to silver

The Lima Pan Am Games served as an important learning experience for Canadian boxer Tammara Thibeault regardless of her medal's colour. She's still grateful and surprised to be getting an upgrade.&nbs...

Nov 10, 2020

Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu plans to return for Australian swing

Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu is planning to make her long-awaited return to the WTA Tour this January in Australia. The 20-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., hasn't played a competitive m...

Nov 10, 2020

James Duthie shares some of hockey's greatest untold stories in 'Beauties'

James Duthie faced a big problem. After conducting dozens of interviews for a compilation of hockey stories - most of them previously known to only a select few - the award-winning broadcaster was stu...

Nov 10, 2020

It's done: The NBA comes back on Dec. 22, a 72-game season

It's official: The NBA is coming back Dec. 22. The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association announced Monday night that they've struck a deal on rules for this coming season, setting the st...

Nov 09, 2020

Canadian Justin Kripps delays start of World Cup season until 2021

Canadian bobsled pilot Justin Kripps has delayed the start of his World Cup season until 2021. The Olympic champion from Summerland, B.C., was aiming to begin the World Cup circuit this month but has ...

Nov 09, 2020

Canadian international Cindy Nelles named to New Zealand Barbarians rugby squad

Canadian rugby international Cindy Nelles has been named to the New Zealand Barbarians squad to face the New Zealand women later this month.Nelles is currently working in New Zealand and playing rugby...

Nov 09, 2020

Already active on free agent front, Jays GM Atkins may look to add another starter

The Toronto Blue Jays were the first team to strike on the free-agent front this off-season. Productive interactions at this week's general manager meetings could set them up for some potential trades...

Nov 09, 2020

Moguls king Mikael Kingsbury ready for a season of twists and turns

Mikael Kingsbury is prepared for a moguls season that's subject to change. The reigning Olympic and world champion's goal in 2020-21 is continued international domination, if a season can go ahead ami...

Nov 09, 2020

"Resilient spirit" among Canada's women's basketball players amid pandemic

Living within the strict boundaries of the WNBA bubble in Florida took a toll on Natalie Achonwa's mental and emotional well-being. But in some ways, being forced to face the threats of COVID-19 after...

Nov 09, 2020