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Three Canadian soccer players among 15 semifinalists for MAC Hermann Trophy

TORONTO - Canadians Gloire Armanda, Kyle Hiebert and Noah Jensen are among the 15 semifinalists for the 2020-21 MAC Hermann Trophy, awarded to the top NCAA soccer player.The semifinalists were chosen ...

May 04, 2021

Hamilton Tiger-Cats take tight end Jake Burt first overall in CFL draft

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats selected tight end Jake Burt with the first pick of the 2021 CFL draft Tuesday night. The former Boston College player was a late addition to the draft. The six-foot-five, 245-...

May 04, 2021

UK police on trial accused of soccer player's murder

LONDON - British prosecutors accused a police officer of murder Tuesday for allegedly using unnecessary force against a Black former Premier League soccer player, who died after being kicked in the he...

May 04, 2021

Man City ousts PSG to reach first Champions League final

MANCHESTER, England - By the time Riyad Mahrez completed the counterattack that sealed Manchester City's spot in a first Champions League final, it looked so effortless overcoming a Paris Saint-Germai...

May 04, 2021

Ontario outdoor recreational facilities to stay closed until cases drop: minister

TORONTO - Ontario's closure of outdoor recreational facilities will remain in place until COVID-19 cases decline significantly, the government said Tuesday. Health Minister Christine Elliott said the ...

May 04, 2021

Stepping in for injured Lowry and VanVleet, Flynn picks up rookie of month honours

NEW YORK - Toronto Raptors guard Malachi Flynn is the NBA's Eastern Conference rookie of the month for April. With guards Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet each missing multiple games with injuries in Apri...

May 04, 2021

Einarson continues world curling comeback bid, suspension of broadcasts extended

CALGARY - Canada's Kerri Einarson chipped away at her women's world curling championship deficit with a second straight win Tuesday in Calgary. The host country beat Italy 10-4 to get to a 3-5 record,...

May 04, 2021

Jonathan David, Evelyne Viens named Canada Soccer players of the month

Jonathan David and Evelyne Viens have been named Canada Soccer's players of the month for April. David, a 21-year-old forward from Ottawa, scored the winning goal in a 1-0 victory for Ligue 1 leaders ...

May 04, 2021

Jonathan David, Evelyne Viens named Canada Soccer players of the month

Jonathan David and Evelyne Viens have been named Canada Soccer's players of the month for April. David, a 21-year-old forward from Ottawa, scored the winning goal in a 1-0 victory for Ligue 1 leaders ...

May 04, 2021

Former rugby 7s coach in favour of releasing independent review of players complaint

Former Canadian women's rugby sevens coach John Tait says he supports the release of the independent review into a complaint by current and former players. "I am unable to speak to any of the details ...

May 04, 2021