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Canadian women's qualifier for basketball World Cup to be held February in Osaka

TORONTO — Canada's women's basketball team will play its World Cup qualifying tournament February in Osaka, Japan. Canada was drawn Tuesday into a group that includes Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Japan, plus eighth-ranked Belarus and No.

Nov 23, 2021 10:07 AM Read more >

Point 'em down: Canada's alpine ski World Cup races back with a bonus in Lake Louise

World Cup alpine ski racing returns to Canada after a pandemic hiatus with something extra. A third race joins the men's downhill and super-G in Lake Louise, Alta., that traditionally open the international speed season.

Nov 23, 2021 9:57 AM Read more >

Prop Djustice Sears-Duru adds to Canadian contingent with the Los Angeles Giltinis

LOS ANGELES — Canadian international prop Djustice Sears-Duru has joined the Major League Rugby champion Los Angeles Giltinis. The 27-year-old Sears-Duru spent the last three seasons with the Seattle Seawolves, winning the MLR championship in 2019.

Nov 23, 2021 8:49 AM Read more >

Canadian diver Jennifer Abel announces retirement after decorated career

LAVAL, Que. — Decorated Canadian diver Jennifer Abel has announced her retirement. An Olympic silver and bronze medallist, the 30-year-old from Laval. Que., also won 10 world championship medals, the most by any Canadian diver.

Nov 23, 2021 8:44 AM Read more >

Continuing to battle lung cancer, Habs great Lafleur also striving to raise awareness

Guy Lafleur is never sure what's around the next corner. When his cancer treatments aren't quite as draining, the Montreal Canadiens great has energy. And then there are other times when all he wants to do is rest.

Nov 23, 2021 8:33 AM Read more >

Newhook scores tiebreaker late, Avalanche beat Senators 7-5

DENVER (AP) — Alex Newhook scored the go-ahead goal with 1:33 left, sending the Colorado Avalanche past the Ottawa Senators 7-5 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory.

Nov 23, 2021 12:04 AM Read more >

Jarry posts 30 saves, Penguins extend win streak with 3-1 victory over Jets

WINNIPEG — Jason Zucker believes Pittsburgh goalie Tristan Jarry is on his way to having a statement season. Jarry had another big game on Monday, backstopping the Penguins to their third straight win, a 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.

Nov 22, 2021 11:36 PM Read more >

Dunstone and Bottcher winless at trials while Jacobs, Gushue, McEwen are unbeaten

SASKATOON — Matt Dunstone tried to keep his dissatisfaction in check as his winless team toiled through another loss Monday at Canada's Olympic curling trials.

Nov 22, 2021 10:15 PM Read more >

Canada's Christine Sinclair, Stephanie Labbe, Bev Priestman up for FIFA awards

Canada captain Christine Sinclair, goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe and coach Bev Priestman are up for The Best FIFA Football Awards.

Nov 22, 2021 7:06 PM Read more >

Vancouver Whitecaps, Toronto FC and CF Montreal to open 2022 MLS season on the road

The Vancouver Whitecaps, Toronto FC and CF Montreal will open the 2022 MLS season on the road. The Whitecaps and Toronto will kick off Feb. 26 at Columbus Crew SC and FC Dallas, respectively, while expansion Charlotte FC visits D.C. United.

Nov 22, 2021 6:08 PM Read more >