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'A really hard year': Disappointed Jets hope they gave fans a pandemic distraction

MONTREAL - The Winnipeg Jets saw their season come to an abrupt end Monday. And while bitterly disappointed, they're hopeful a surprising - albeit short - playoff run provided fans in a province slamm...

Jun 08, 2021

CFL board of governors to hold call Monday where they could vote on 2021 season start

TORONTO - The CFL's board of governors could be providing some much-needed clarity on the 2021 season next week. A league official said the board will hold a conference call Monday, at which time leag...

Jun 08, 2021

Bianca Andreescu, coach Sylvain Bruneau part ways after 'amazing' run

Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu and her longtime coach are parting ways. Andreescu wrote on Twitter that she and coach Sylvain Bruneau have mutually decided to end their "incredible coaching rel...

Jun 08, 2021

Canadian Adam Hadwin books berth in US Open at final qualifier

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A fourth Canadian golfer has earned a berth in the U.S. Open. Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., secured one of 16 berths for the June 17-20 major on Tuesday at a final qualifier. With ...

Jun 08, 2021

Tyler Toffoli scores in overtime, Canadiens beat Jets 3-2 for four-game sweep

MONTREAL - Tyler Toffoli scored at 1:39 of overtime as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Monday to complete a surprising four-game sweep in their second-round playoff series. To...

Jun 07, 2021

McMaster's football program is offering apprenticeship program for two female coaches

Corey Grant is looking to follow Bruce Arians' lead. The reigning Super Bowl-winning coach has never been afraid to think outside the box. In 2019, Arians added two female coaches to his Tampa Bay Buc...

Jun 07, 2021

It's do-or-die for Canadian men in World Cup qualifying showdown with Suriname

After rolling over lesser opposition, Canada faces a far stiffer World Cup qualifying test in Suriname on Tuesday. A loss and the World Cup dream is over. While both teams are 3-0-0, the 70th-ranked C...

Jun 07, 2021

Canada coach feels the anxiety of protecting players, staff safe during pandemic

Canada coach John Herdman acknowledged Monday he has experienced anxiety during the pandemic, triggered by concerns over the safety and well-being of his players and staff. The 45-year-old Herdman sai...

Jun 07, 2021

Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard undergoes shoulder surgery

MONTREAL - Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard is recovering from arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The 27-year-old from Montreal posted a photo on social media Monday of herself in a hospital bed with...

Jun 07, 2021

Paul Weir to coach Canada at upcoming FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup

TORONTO - Paul Weir has been named head coach for Canada's team at next month's FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup. Patrick Tatham, Shawn Swords, and Justin Serresse will serve as assistants on Weir's staf...

Jun 07, 2021