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AP source: New York Rangers hiring Gerard Gallant as coach

Gerard Gallant is set to join one of hockey's oldest organizations instead of the NHL's newest franchise after reaching an agreement to coach the New York Rangers. Gallant and the Rangers have a deal ...

Jun 14, 2021

CFL board of governors votes unanimously to start 2021 season in August after meeting

The CFL says professional football will return to Canada in August. The CFL's board of governors voted unanimously Monday in favour of an amended collective bargaining agreement and starting the 2021 ...

Jun 14, 2021

Spain held to 0-0 draw by Sweden at Euro 2020

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) - The chances came and went but neither Spain nor Sweden managed to put any of them in the net Monday in a 0-0 draw at the European Championship. Spain dominated possession and sta...

Jun 14, 2021

Canadian women put on better show but fail to score in 0-0 soccer draw with Brazil

CARTAGENA, Spain - Canada posted its fourth straight clean sheet, playing Brazil to a scoreless draw in an international women's soccer friendly Monday. It was a better showing from the Canadians than...

Jun 14, 2021

Star striker Jozy Altidore remains in limbo as Toronto FC returns to action

Toronto FC star striker Jozy Altidore remains in limbo as the MLS team returns to action after the international break. GM Ali Curtis said Monday that the 31-year-old U.S. international continues to w...

Jun 14, 2021

Plans for Calgary Stampede include reduced attendance, COVID-19 safety protocols

CALGARY - Officials with the Calgary Stampede say reduced daily attendance and enhanced COVID-19 protocols to keep visitors safe will be in place if the event goes ahead. They say plans are for capaci...

Jun 14, 2021

Skriniar steps up, Slovakia beats Poland 2-1 at Euro 2020

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - As Marek Hamsik's influence begins to wane for Slovakia, Milan Skriniar has stepped up as the main man. Scoring the winning goal in a match at a European Championship is a dec...

Jun 14, 2021

Quebec green-lights National Bank Open, federal approval still required

TORONTO - Tennis Canada says it has received a letter of approval from provincial health authorities in Quebec to host this year's National Bank Open women's tournament in Montreal. The plan to host t...

Jun 14, 2021

Ontario accelerates return-to-play plans for professional, elite-amateur sports

TORONTO - Top tier athletes in Ontario can expect to be back in action by the end of the summer. Ontario said it has accelerated its return-to-play plan for professional and elite amateur leagues as t...

Jun 14, 2021

Canadian Michael Woods to lead Israel Start-Up Nation team at the Tour de France

Canadian rider Michael Woods will lead the Israel Start-Up Nation team at the Tour de France. "His success in the (Ardennes) Classics, the Tour de Romandie and the Tour de Suisse gave him - and us - t...

Jun 14, 2021