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Stanger's generous offer allows Canadian fisher chance to compete in championship

Canadian Danny McGarry has quite the fish story to tell about competing in the 2021 B.A.S.S Nation championship. It won't concern a stirring, comeback victory as McGarry finished the event in 47th pla...

Nov 05, 2021

Canadians Kailen Sheridan, Victoria Pickett up for NWSL annual awards

Canadians Kailen Sheridan and Victoria Pickett are up for NWSL annual awards. Sheridan, a 26-year-old from Pickering, Ont., who plays for NJ/NY Gotham FC, is a finalist for goalkeeper of the year alon...

Nov 05, 2021

Pascal Siakam could make his season debut for the Toronto Raptors next week

TORONTO - Pascal Siakam could finally make his season debut next week. The Toronto Raptors' all-star forward has been recovering from off-season shoulder surgery, but coach Nick Nurse said Siakam's re...

Nov 05, 2021

Former Toronto Wolfpack coach Paul Rowley put in charge of Salford Red Devils

SALFORD, United Kingdom - Former Toronto Wolfpack coach Paul Rowley was named head coach of the Salford Red Devils on Friday. Rowley, a former England hooker, was the Wolfpack's first coach. He helped...

Nov 05, 2021

QB Trevor Harris ready to start for Alouettes against Blue Bombers

WINNIPEG - Speaking with his mental performance coach was part of Trevor Harris's preparations this week before his first start for the Montreal Alouettes. The nine-year CFL quarterback, who was trade...

Nov 05, 2021

Playoffs on the line as Whitecaps host Sounders in regular-season finale

VANCOUVER - For the first time in four years, the Vancouver Whitecaps are on the cusp of a playoff spot - and clinching the berth remains firmly within the club's hands. It's been a roller-coaster sea...

Nov 05, 2021

Toronto FC has the chance for some payback against D.C. United in MLS season finale

TORONTO - A 7-1 drubbing at the hands of D.C. United on July 3 was the nadir of Toronto FC's dismal MLS season. First-year coach Chris Armas was fired the next day in the wake of the 1-8-2 club suffer...

Nov 05, 2021

Canada gets reinforcements for crucial World Cup qualifying games in Edmonton

Canada is getting reinforcements for its World Cup qualifying games against Costa Rica and Mexico in Edmonton. Captain Atiba Hutchinson, Cyle Larin, Milan Borjan and Lucas Cavallini are back in the sq...

Nov 05, 2021

Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk fined $5,000 for high sticking

NEW YORK - Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk has been fined the maximum US$5,000 by the NHL for high sticking. Tkachuk was assessed a minor penalty for high sticking Dallas defenceman John Klingb...

Nov 05, 2021

NHL suspends Sergachev two games for illegal check to the head of Marner

NEW YORK - The NHL has suspended Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Mikhail Sergachev two games for an illegal check to the head of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner. The incident occurred at 17:47...

Nov 05, 2021