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Canadian speedskaters Blondin, Belchos win World Cup mass start events

NAGANO, Japan - Canadians Ivanie Blondin and Jordan Belchos won mass start gold medals Friday at a World Cup speedskating event. Belchos's gold was the first for a Canadian male in the event, and it w...

Dec 13, 2019

Source: Captain Michael Bradley signs deal to stay with Toronto FC

TORONTO - Captain Michael Bradley, true to his word, is sticking with Toronto FC. A source, speaking on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced, confirmed Wednesd...

Dec 13, 2019

Teenage forward Jonathan David named Canadian Player of the Year after record run

TORONTO - Teenage forward Jonathan David, who has scored a Canadian-record 28 goals for club and country this year, has been named Canadian Player of the Year. The Canadian Soccer Association, which a...

Dec 13, 2019

Nova Scotia premier likes CFL, but non-committal on provincial help for stadium

HALIFAX - One of the key players in determining the ultimate success of a bid to bring a CFL franchise to Halifax is remaining non-committal on help to build a stadium. Premier Stephen McNei...

Dec 13, 2019

Raptors fans show Kawhi the love in his return to Toronto as a Clipper

TORONTO - Kawhi Leonard got his championship ring and a standing ovation Wednesday as Raptor fans showed him the love in his return to Toronto with the Los Angeles Clippers. It was back to the future ...

Dec 13, 2019

Grey Cup champion Blue Bombers extend contracts of coach and general manager

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are rewarding general manager Kyle Walters and head coach Mike O'Shea for helping the team win the Grey Cup last month. The CFL team says Walters' contract&nb...

Dec 13, 2019

Tracy Fleury, Peter de Cruz secure playoff spots with victories at National

CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L. - Tracy Fleury maintained her perfect record at the National curling tournament on Thursday and secured a playoff berth with a 7-4 victory over Edmonton's Kelsey R...

Dec 13, 2019

Experienced leaders Agosta, Mikkelson return to Canadian women's hockey team

Boy or girl, Meghan Agosta was going to name her first child Chance. The name represents the chances Agosta sees in her life to combine motherhood, policing and hockey. The 32-year-old forwa...

Dec 13, 2019

Pettersson, Markstrom lead Canucks to 1-0 victory over Hurricanes in overtime

VANCOUVER - Elias Pettersson scored 40 seconds into overtime to collect his 100th NHL point and give the Vancouver Canucks a 1-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday night. Brock Boeser had tried ...

Dec 12, 2019

Tavares scores twice, Andersen comes up big in third as Leafs beat Canucks

VANCOUVER - John Tavares scored twice but goaltender Frederik Andersen was the difference as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 Tuesday night. Andersen made 38 saves, including...

Dec 12, 2019