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Canadian record-holders Levins, Elmore headline Canada's marathon team for Tokyo

OTTAWA - National record-holders Cam Levins and Malindi Elmore headline Canada's marathon athletes named to the Tokyo Olympic team. World bronze medallist Evan Dunfee tops the race-walk team, while Mo...

Jun 04, 2021

Perez fastest in practice for Azerbaijan GP, Mercedes slow

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) - Red Bull dominated both practice sessions for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Friday with Sergio Perez setting the fastest time of the day and title rival Mercedes far off the pac...

Jun 04, 2021

Jets forward Scheifele suspended four games for hit on Canadiens forward Jake Evans

Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele has been suspended four games for his crushing hit on Jake Evans of the Montreal Canadiens in their playoff series opener Wednesday night. The NHL's Department of P...

Jun 03, 2021

Jonathan David, Christine Sinclair named Canada Soccer's players of the month

TORONTO - Jonathan David and Christine Sinclair have been named Canada Soccer's players of the month for May. David became the first Canadian to win the Ligue 1 championship in France, scoring the ope...

Jun 03, 2021

Canada beats Russia in overtime in world hockey championship quarterfinal

RIGA, Latvia - Andrew Mangiapane scored in overtime as Canada beat Russia 2-1 in quarterfinal action at the world hockey championship on Thursday. The Calgary Flames forward's goal, on a pass from Tro...

Jun 03, 2021

Veteran Steven Vitoria marvels at Canada's youth for its talent and work ethic

At 34, centre back Steven Vitoria is the greybeard of the Canadian soccer team as it prepares for World Cup qualifying matches against Aruba and Suriname. He is surrounded by youth. Twelve members of ...

Jun 03, 2021

Israel Start-Up Nation scales back June racing schedule due to COVID-19 outbreak

The Israel Start-up Nation cycling team is pulling out of five races this month after three staff members tested positive for COVID-19. But the team and Ottawa rider Michael Woods will compete as sche...

Jun 03, 2021

Alberta heavyweight Tanner Boser expects Latifi to try and take him down in UFC bout

Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser has yet to be taken down in the UFC, a record that will no doubt be tested Saturday night. The 29-year-old from Bonnyville, Alta., who now calls Edmont...

Jun 03, 2021

Athletes: Osaka's withdrawal raises important questions on media and mental health

TORONTO - There were times Patrick Chan wanted to march right past reporters after his skate. The three-time world figure skating champion knew that particularly after a bad program, he'd be asked que...

Jun 03, 2021

NHL calls Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele in for hearing after hit on Evans

WINNIPEG - The NHL Mark Scheifele faces a hearing today after the Jets forward's crushing hit on Jake Evans of the Canadiens Wednesday night. Scheifele was assessed a major for charging and a game mis...

Jun 03, 2021