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Canadian Olympic Committee sees 'ample time' for 2030 bid as BC cities discuss doubts

VANCOUVER - The Canadian Olympic Committee says the February deadline for its bid to host the 2030 Olympic Winter Games in British Columbia gives "ample time for funding partners to complete cost-bene...

Jul 19, 2022

Longtime Raptors assistant Eric Khoury named head coach of Raptors 905

The Toronto Raptors' NBA G League affiliate Raptors 905 have hired Eric Khoury, making him the youngest head coach in the team's history. The 33-year-old Khoury joined the Toronto Raptors organization...

Jul 19, 2022

Gymnasts wonder if recent abuse case could have been prevented had they been heard

Abby Spadafora has had trouble sleeping since a gymnastics coach in Lethbridge, Alta., was charged with sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl last week. Spadafora and other Canadian gymnasts say t...

Jul 19, 2022

Football Canada, CFL Players Association unveil three-year partnership

Football Canada and the CFL Players' Association have formed partnership aimed at growing the game in Canada. The three-year deal, announced Tuesday, will focus on the sport's growth, learning, and sa...

Jul 19, 2022

Receivers Ellingson, Lawler, QB Evans named CFL top performers for Week 6

TORONTO - Winnipeg wide receiver Greg Ellingson, Edmonton receiver Kenny Lawler and Hamilton quarterback Dane Evans have been named the top performers for Week 6 of the 2022 CFL season. Ellingson had ...

Jul 19, 2022

Hugo Houle wins Stage 16 of Tour de France, fellow Canadian Michael Woods third

FOIX, France - Hugo Houle pointed at the sky as he crossed the finish line well ahead of the competition in Stage 16 of the Tour de France. After finishing the hilly 178.5-kilometre stage from Carcass...

Jul 19, 2022

Trial continues for Jake Virtanen, former Canucks forward charged with sexual assault

VANCOUVER - A defence lawyer is expected to cross-examine a woman today who claims she was sexually assaulted by former Vancouver Canuck Jake Virtanen. The 23-year-old woman, whose identity is covered...

Jul 19, 2022

Canadians lose CONCACAF W Championship final to the U.S. on Alex Morgan penalty

GUADALUPE, Mexico - Alex Morgan's 78th-minute penalty gave the U.S. a 1-0 win over Canada in the CONCACAF W Championship final Monday, sending the Americans to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The final marke...

Jul 18, 2022

Lyles celebrates 25th with cruise through world qualifying

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Noah Lyles celebrated his 25th birthday Monday by running the fastest time in 200-metre qualifying at world track and field championships, a 19.98-second romp that he punctuated by...

Jul 18, 2022

Canada's Brown bounces back from blocks mishap to clinch spot in world 200 semis

EUGENE, Ore. - Canada's Django Lovett tied for sixth in the men's high jump at the world track and field championships on Monday. The 30-year-old from Surrey, B.C., cleared 2.27 metres to match Luis E...

Jul 18, 2022