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Rock climbing's Olympic debut, and its growing popularity come with challenges

Gus Alexandropoulos knew there was a risk the growing hordes of rock climbers flocking to his new outdoor climbing space might harm the environment, but was still disappointed by how quickly they...

Dec 11, 2019

NHL Notebook: Olympic participation still high on players' wish list

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced this week there won't be a World Cup of Hockey in February 2021. Speaking at the league's board of governors meeting in Pebble Beach, Calif., Bettman said ...

Dec 11, 2019

Canada's Andreescu named top newcomer, Barty named WTA Player of the Year

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu was named top newcomer by the WTA Tour on Wednesday. The 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., won three WTA tournaments this past seaso...

Dec 11, 2019

Undrafted, unknown Daws trying to force way into Canada's world junior crease

OAKVILLE, Ont. - Nico Daws had never played internationally, never participated in a single Hockey Canada practice and was passed over by all 31 teams at last June's NHL draft. So&...

Dec 11, 2019

Source: Captain Michael Bradley signs deal to stay with Toronto FC

TORONTO - Captain Michael Bradley has re-signed with Toronto FC. A source, speaking on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced, confirmed that the 32-year-old midfield...

Dec 11, 2019

Teenage forward Jonathan David named Canadian Player of the Year after record run

TORONTO - Teenage forward Jonathan David, who has scored a Canadian-record 28 goals for club and country this year, has been named Canadian Player of the Year. The Canadian Soccer Association, which a...

Dec 11, 2019

Canadiens say Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lapointe diagnosed with oral cancer

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens say that Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lapointe has been diagnosed with oral cancer. The NHL team issued a statement this morning at the request of Lapointe and ...

Dec 11, 2019

Nova Scotia premier likes CFL, but non-committal to provincial help for stadium

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's premier is remaining non-committal when it comes to provincial help for a business group trying to bring a potential CFL franchise to Halifax. Stephen McNeil says the...

Dec 11, 2019

Kawhi Leonard draws a crowd in his return to Toronto as a Los Angeles Clipper

TORONTO - Kawhi Leonard drew a crowd in his return to Toronto on Wednesday. While downtown billboards heralded his return for the first time as a Los Angeles Clipper, the 28-year-old Leonard faced a m...

Dec 11, 2019

On and off the court, Kawhi Leonard had a memorable season in Toronto

TORONTO - Kawhi Leonard's short but memorable time with the Raptors will be remembered Wednesday when he receives his championship ring before Toronto takes on his current team, the Los Angeles C...

Dec 11, 2019