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Longtime former Raptor Kyle Lowry still thinks of Toronto as home

Kyle Lowry still thinks of Toronto as home, and plans to retire as a Raptor. The former Raptor, a fan favourite and arguably the greatest player in franchise history, told "The Undefeated" recently he...

Nov 23, 2021

Canadian quarterback Rourke named top performer for last week of CFL season

TORONTO - Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke has been named the CFL's top performer for the final week of the 2021 regular season. Rourke, from Oakville, Ont., threw for a touchdown and ran for three ...

Nov 23, 2021

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 interna...

Nov 23, 2021

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 Ja...

Nov 23, 2021

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 ...

Nov 23, 2021

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 ...

Nov 23, 2021

Jim Brennan out as coach, general manager of York United FC

TORONTO - Jim Brennan, coach, GM and technical director of York United FC, is leaving the Canadian Premier League club. The north Toronto team said Brennan's contract, which expires before the start o...

Nov 23, 2021

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 ...

Nov 23, 2021

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 win. Zach Sanford got his first...

Nov 22, 2021

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

WINNIPEG - Tristan Jarry backstopped the Pittsburgh Penguins to their third straight win Monday, but this time he let in a goal in a 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. Jarry made 30 saves for the win...

Nov 22, 2021