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Mark Casse-trained horse Soup and Sandwich faces major test in Grade 1 Florida Derby

Trainer Mark Casse is making a very bold ask of Soup and Sandwich. The unbeaten American-bred grey colt will chase a third consecutive victory Saturday in the Grade 1 Florida Derby over 1 1/8 miles at...

Mar 23, 2021

Canadian forward Adriana Leon on comeback trail after foot surgery

Moments after taking the field against the U.S. at the SheBelieves Cup last month, Canadian forward Adriana Leon felt something wrong. "I awkwardly twisted my foot and right away I knew something was ...

Mar 23, 2021

Oilers have 'up-tempo' practice after an unexpected off-day due to game postponement

MONTREAL - The American-based NHL divisions have dealt with postponement challenges due to COVID-19 concerns this season. Now it's the Canadian-based North Division's turn. The NHL was expected to pro...

Mar 23, 2021

AP sources: NWHL adding 7th team by expanding to Montreal

The National Women's Hockey League is adding a seventh team by expanding into Montreal next season, two people with direct knowledge of the league's board of governors' approved plan told The Associat...

Mar 23, 2021

Fred VanVleet a fan of Raptors' historic all-female broadcast crew

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is a fan of the all-female broadcast. The Raptors will have women in every on-air role for Wednesday's game versus the visiting Denver Nuggets -- the first all-fema...

Mar 23, 2021

Canada's Randa (Quiet Storm) Markos drops off UFC 260 card after contracting COVID-19

Canadian strawweight Randa (Quiet Storm) Markos has had to drop off this weekend's UFC 260 card after contracting COVID-19. "Hey everyone. I've got some horrible news. I got COVID and my fight is off,...

Mar 23, 2021

Alphonso Davies highlights young Canada squad for World Cup qualifiers

Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies highlights a young Canada squad for World Cup qualifiers against Bermuda and the Cayman Islands this week. Canada Soccer announced the roster Tuesday, delaying the a...

Mar 23, 2021

With less than 3 weeks to go, a look at potential targets ahead of NHL trade deadline

An NHL season like no other could produce a trade deadline like no other. The league's 56-game schedule played amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has been unique in a number of ways, including realigned div...

Mar 23, 2021

Canadian national artistic swimming coach Gabor Szauder taking leave of absence

OTTAWA - Canadian Artistic Swimming national team head coach Gabor Szauder is taking a personal leave pending the outcome of a discipline panel hearing in the aftermath of complaints from athletes.The...

Mar 23, 2021

Lowry scores twice as Winnipeg Jets down Vancouver Canucks 4-0

VANCOUVER - Two goals from Adam Lowry powered the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday. Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck stopped all 22 shots he faced to collect his first ...

Mar 22, 2021