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Canada denied late scoring attempt, loses semifinal to Australia in rugby sevens

VANCOUVER - Given the chance Canada made no mistake. Justin Douglas scored his second try of the game with South Africa playing a man short due to a yellow card as Canada used a 26-19 victory to win t...

Mar 10, 2020

After inheriting a mess in 2014, Greg Vanney marks 100 wins at Toronto FC's helm

TORONTO - Greg Vanney inherited a mess when he took over Toronto FC with 10 games to go in the 2014 season. Mo Johnston, John Carver, Chris Cummins, Preki, Nick Dasovic, Aron Winter, Paul Mariner and ...

Mar 10, 2020

Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser set to return to lineup

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks are getting one of their key players back in the lineup. Forward Brock Boeser practised on a regular line and will dress for the Canucks' game against the New York Is...

Mar 10, 2020

Gushue of Newfoundland and Labrador tops Alberta's Bottcher 7-3 to win Brier

KINGSTON, Ont. - The usual hype didn't accompany Brad Gushue's Newfoundland and Labrador team to the Tim Hortons Brier this time around. They weren't considered the favourite this year....

Mar 10, 2020

Hockey Canada releases roster for cancelled women's world championship

CALGARY - Hockey Canada has released its 23-player roster for the team that would have competed at the cancelled world women's hockey championship. The tournament was scheduled to begin March 31 in Ha...

Mar 10, 2020

Canadian golfers not changing plans as novel coronavirus spreads

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Despite the spread of the novel coronavirus, it's business as usual for Canadian golfers on the PGA Tour. The five Canadians playing this week at The Players C...

Mar 10, 2020

Canadian Matt Evans retires from rugby, becomes Cornish Pirates team manager

TORONTO - Canadian international Matt Evans has retired from rugby, moving from playing for England's Cornish Pirates to team manager. The 32-year-old Evans won 40 caps for Canada, was part ...

Mar 10, 2020

Defenceman Morgan Rielly set to return to action with struggling Maple Leafs

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs will have defenceman Morgan Rielly back in their lineup tonight when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning. Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed Rielly will return a...

Mar 10, 2020

Parrot wins X Games snowboard slopestyle event, McMorris takes silver

OSLO - Max Parrot won the gold medal while Mark McMorris took silver in men's snowboard slopestyle Sunday at the Norway Winter X Games. It was the second medal of the X Games stop for the Canadian sno...

Mar 10, 2020

ISU issues strict requirements for attending world figure skating champs

The International Skating Union sent out strict requirements for attending next week's world figure skating championships in Montreal amid the threat of the novel coronavirus. Media, officials, skater...

Mar 10, 2020