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The Australian Open and what to know: Earlier start. Netflix curse? Osaka's back. Nadal's not

Iga Swiatek seemed to capture the general sentiment of Australian Open players toward the tournament's decision to begin on a Sunday instead of a Monday, creating a 15-day event. "It doesn't really ma...

Jan 12, 2024

Canadian teacher eager to showcase integrity of arm wrestling in online broadcast

Integrity, camaraderie, even friendship, are what drew Heidi Cordner into professional arm wrestling. She hopes it will also capture the imaginations of viewers as Arm Wrestle Canada makes it streamin...

Jan 12, 2024

Braves extend general manager Alex Anthopoulos' contract through 2031 season

ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a contract extension with general manager Alex Anthopoulos that will keep him with the six-time reigning NL East champions through the 2031 season. The...

Jan 12, 2024

Canadian offensive lineman Adams taking the long path to potential NFL career

Playing in the NFL was always on his radar, even if Isaiah Adams wasn't exactly sure how he'd get there. But after playing for three different college programs in two countries the last five years, th...

Jan 12, 2024

Pinto rejoins Senators at practice as season debut approaches following suspension

OTTAWA - Friday was a day of firsts for Shane Pinto. The Ottawa Senators centre practised with the team and addressed media for the first time since receiving a 41-game suspension from the NHL for "ac...

Jan 12, 2024

Canada captain looks forward to Olympic women's field hockey qualifier

Nat Sourisseau has not forgotten the pain of missing out on the Tokyo Olympics after losing a penalty shootout 4-3 to Ireland in 2019. "It was definitely very difficult and I think it would be impossi...

Jan 12, 2024

Forward Nick Foligno agrees to new 2-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks

CHICAGO (AP) - Nick Foligno and the Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a two-year contract, extending the relationship between the popular forward and his fifth NHL team. The team announced the deal on...

Jan 12, 2024

Source: Defensive lineman Wakefield signs extension to remain with Redblacks

OTTAWA - Michael Wakefield is staying put. According to a league source, the veteran American defensive lineman has signed a one-year contract extension with the Ottawa Redblacks. The six-foot-three, ...

Jan 12, 2024

Canadian offensive lineman Adams faces a busy off-season preparing for NFL draft

It's the start of a rather unconventional and unique job interview for Isaiah Adams. Over the next three-plus months, the Canadian offensive lineman will be tested, interviewed and evaluated repeatedl...

Jan 12, 2024

Toronto FC training camp opens with medicals then a flight to warm-weather Florida

Toronto FC players are scheduled to report for medicals Saturday before heading south for Florida next Tuesday in search of warm weather. The MLS club, in is first pre-season under former Canada coach...

Jan 12, 2024