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Alouettes linebacker Sankey doesn't see his team as underdog to Toronto in East final

Darnell Sankey has been here before. Sankey and the Montreal Alouettes visit the Toronto Argonauts in the East Division final Saturday.

Nov 10, 2023 2:44 PM Read more >

After dire season, Herdman says Toronto FC players have been told "Enough is enough"

Toronto FC's end-of-season availability came with a clear message Friday from new coach John Herdman. Enough is enough and things have to change. "John has sent a very clear message that we're not going to look back and we're going to go forward.

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Canadian hammer thrower Katzberg credits coaches for rapid rise to Olympic favourite

It all happened in the blink of an eye for hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg. The Nanaimo, B.C., native enjoyed a breakout season for the ages in 2023.

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Kelly, Argos have plenty of respect for underdog Alouettes heading into East final

TORONTO — They're only the second CFL team ever to register 16 wins in a season but head coach Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts aren’t done yet. And the Argos have a precedent of how a 16-win campaign can lead to naught.

Nov 10, 2023 10:46 AM Read more >

Canada's Ivanie Blondin wins mass start gold at World Cup speedskating stop in Japan

OBIHIRO, Japan — The speed is still there for Ivanie Blondin. The Ottawa speedskater picked up where she left off last season, skating to gold medal in the mass start at the long-track World Cup season opener Friday in Obihiro, Japan.

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Canada captain Lucas Rumball set for milestone 50th cap against Spain

Having celebrated his 50th appearance for the Toronto Arrows earlier this year, Lucas Rumball will mark another milestone Saturday when Canada takes on host Spain at the four-team La Vila International Rugby Cup in Villajoyosa. It will be cap No.

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Canadian Women & Sport data shows increase in women holding leadership positions

The number of women holding leadership positions within Canadian sports is on the rise, with a nine per cent increase in the last five years, according to a report released Friday.

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Canada outclassed by stylish Spain in 2-0 loss at FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia

SURAKARTA, Indonesia — Canada's winless run at the FIFA U-17 World Cup stretched to 22 games Friday when it was outclassed 2-0 by a stylish Spain side in the tournament opener for both teams.

Nov 10, 2023 8:09 AM Read more >

Sharks win 2nd straight after 11 consecutive losses to open season, 3-2 over slumping Oilers

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tomas Hertl scored a goal and set up another to help the San Jose Sharks win their second straight game following 11 consecutive losses to open the season, 3-2 over the slumping Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.

Nov 10, 2023 12:54 AM Read more >

Manitoba's Kurz remains undefeated at Canadian Mixed Curling Championship

SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Kyle Kurz and his team from the Fort Rouge Curling Club in Winnipeg remained the only undefeated rink at the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship on Thursday.

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