National Sports

In a TFC season with more downs than ups, coach Javier Perez hopes to bring stability

TORONTO — In a season that has featured more downs than ups, Toronto FC is looking forward to some stability under coach Javier Perez.

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After Olympic soccer gold, Canadian women turn sights on succeeding at the World Cup

Having achieved her goal of Olympic soccer gold, coach Bev Priestman says her sights are now set on success at the World Cup.

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Winnipeg Jets sign forward Andrew Copp to one-year deal worth $3.64 million

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Andrew Copp to a one-year deal worth $3.64 million. The 27-year-old Copp had a career season in 2020-21, recording career highs in goals (15), assists (24) and points (39).

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Federal government to enact single-game sports betting bill Aug. 27

The federal government says it will enact legislation that will legalize single-game sports betting in Canada on Aug. 27.

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Vancouver Canucks re-sign defenceman Guillaume Brisebois to one-year, two-way deal

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed defenceman Guillaume Brisebois to a one-year, two-way contract. The team made the announcement in a statement but did not disclose a dollar value. The 24-year-old native of Longueuil, Que.

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Canadian men climb 11 places to No. 59 in latest FIFA world soccer rankings

Canada has climbed 11 places to No. 59 in the latest FIFA world men's rankings, on the strength of its performance at the Gold Cup and in World Cup qualifying.

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LEADING OFF: 'Field of Dreams' game grows in Iowa cornfield

A look at what’s happening around the majors today: ___ CAN OF CORN The diamond is built, and now they will come -- José Abreu, Aaron Judge and all, to Iowa.

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Angels' Ohtani hits 38th HR, but Jays hit 4 in 10-2 win

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Canada's Shapovalov out at National Bank Open

Denis Shapovalov's frustration was evident Wednesday night. The 22-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., made an early exit from the second round of the National Bank Open, dropping a 6-1, 6-4 decision to American Frances Tiafoe.

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Pacific FC extend unbeaten streak to five with 0-0 draw against Cavalry FC

CALGARY — Callum Irving stopped all four shots his way for his sixth clean sheet of the season, helping Pacific FC stay atop the Canadian Premier League standings with a 0-0 draw against Cavalry FC on Tuesday.

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