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Canadian boxer Tammara Thibeault claims Pan American Games gold

SANTIAGO, Chile - Canadian boxer Tammara Thibeault has won a Pan American Games gold medal. The 26-year-old from Shawinigan, Que., defeated Panama's Atheyna Bylon by unanimous decision for the women's...

Oct 27, 2023

Goalkeeper Melissa Dagenais savours first Canada women's soccer camp close to home

MONTREAL - A first-time call-up to the Canadian national team is always something special, even more so if it comes in your backyard. That's the enviable situation that goalkeeper Melissa Dagenais fin...

Oct 27, 2023

Coyotes' Travis Dermott on using Pride tape, forcing NHL's hand: 'Had to be done'

Travis Dermott had a lot on his mind as he carefully wrapped the shaft of his hockey stick with rainbow-coloured tape. The NHL had dispatched a memo to teams before the season reiterating its ban on a...

Oct 27, 2023

Huge majority of Proline bettors behind Toronto Raptors this season

TORONTO - The NBA regular season has begun and Proline bettors have plenty of optimism regarding the Toronto Raptors this year. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., over 95 per cent of m...

Oct 27, 2023

Canada's Kerri Einarson aims to reach top step of Pan Continental podium

Kerri Einarson has been a force on the Canadian women's curling scene in recent years with four straight national titles - and counting - on her resume. She's hoping to start matching those strong dom...

Oct 27, 2023

Ex-Canadiens, Oilers recall first Heritage Classic two decades on: 'It was so cold'

Jose Theodore just wanted a keepsake. He didn't envision the idea becoming iconic. The Montreal Canadiens goaltender headed into the 2003 Heritage Classic - the NHL's first regular-season outdoor game...

Oct 27, 2023

Study: Touchdown Atlantic generated $10-million economic impact

TORONTO - This year's edition of Touchdown Atlantic had an overall economic impact of $10 million, according to an independent study by Sport Tourism Canada. The study said the overall impact included...

Oct 27, 2023

Even without poutine and ketchup chips, 4 players from Toronto aim to get Miami back to NCAAs

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) - There are some serious complaints being aired by a handful of Miami women's basketball players. For example, finding good poutine in South Florida isn't easy. Ketchup-flavour...

Oct 27, 2023

Oilers look to reboot season in Heritage Classic showdown with archrival Flames

EDMONTON - No matter if Connor McDavid is on the ice or sitting in a warm suite, the Edmonton Oilers are viewing the Heritage Classic like a chance to hit the reset button on their season. The Oilers ...

Oct 27, 2023

Barnes, Raptors look to build on early showing of defensive potential

TORONTO - While it's still early in the season, Scottie Barnes has displayed the potential that led to Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic's proclamation before the year began. Barnes had 17 po...

Oct 27, 2023