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Bassmasters Elite Series MC Dave Mercer enjoying Canadians' success on circuit

He's had a front-row seat to two Canadians securing Bassmasters Elite Series victories, but Dave Mercer feels it's only a matter of time before the circuit's third Canuck does so. Last month, Jeff Gus...

Mar 08, 2021

Casey Candaele named manager of Toronto Blue Jays' top farm club

TORONTO - Former Montreal Expos utility player Casey Candaele is the new manager of the Toronto Blue Jays' top minor-league affiliate. The Blue Jays named Candaele the manager of the triple-A Buffalo ...

Mar 08, 2021

Former Canadian major-leaguer Rheal Cormier dies after battle with cancer

Canadian pitcher Rheal Cormier, who spent 16 years in the major leagues, has died after a battle with cancer. The native of Moncton, N.B., was 53. The Philadelphia Phillies confirmed his death. A sixt...

Mar 08, 2021

Marcel de Jong leads fight to organize CPL players, pointing to uneven playing field

As a veteran who played in the Netherlands, Germany and Major League Soccer, Marcel de Jong had more bargaining power than most when he came to the Canadian Premier League. The Canadian international,...

Mar 08, 2021

Canadian Premier League offers first look at its bottom line

Entering its third season, the Canadian Premier League has demonstrated there is an appetite for a domestic soccer circuit. Two-time champion Forge FC has done the CPL proud in CONCACAF club play. Atl...

Mar 08, 2021

Toronto Raptors using all-female broadcast crew for televised game later this month

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will have women in every on-air role on a televised game later this month. The NBA team made the announcement on International Women's Day. Meghan McPeak will have the pl...

Mar 08, 2021

Wilfried Nancy lands head coaching job with CF Montreal

MONTREAL - Former CF Montreal assistant coach Wilfried Nancy has been promoted to head coach.The MLS team made the announcement today.The 43-year-old Nancy has been an assistant coach with the first t...

Mar 08, 2021

Canadian women to face Wales in soccer friendly ahead of April date with England

TORONTO - The Canadian women will face Wales in an April 9 soccer friendly, four days ahead of a previously scheduled match against England. Venues for both games have yet to be announced. Canada Socc...

Mar 08, 2021

Mikael Kingsbury wins world men's moguls championship

ALMATY, Kazakhstan - Mikael Kingsbury won world championship gold in men's moguls today. The 28-year-old from Deux-Montagnes, Que., claimed his third career world crown in the freestyle ski discipline...

Mar 08, 2021

Batherson’s shootout winner gives Senators 4-3 win over Flames

CALGARY - Drake Batherson scored the game-winning goal in a four-round shootout to give the Ottawa Senators a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary. Connor Brown, Rya...

Mar 07, 2021