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Louis van Gaal appointed - again - as Netherlands coach
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Louis van Gaal has been appointed to his third stint as coach of the Netherlands following the national team's disappointing showing at the European Championship, the cou...
Aug 04, 2021
De Grasse ends Canada's two-day medal drought in Tokyo in electrifying fashion
TOKYO - After two days without any medals at the Tokyo Olympics, Andre De Grasse got Canada back on the board with the greatest run of his stellar career. The decorated sprinter finally added Olympic ...
Aug 04, 2021
Canada, Sweden ask organizers to push back start time for women's soccer final
TOKYO - Canadian and Swedish team officials are asking organizers to push back the scheduled late-morning kickoff time for the women's soccer final to avoid the searing heat expected Friday at Tokyo's...
Aug 03, 2021
Daan Klomp scores in 71st minute, Cavalry FC rallies to beat FC Edmonton 2-1
CALGARY - Daan Klomp scored the go-ahead goal in the 71st minute, and Cavalry FC rallied to beat FC Edmonton 2-1 on Tuesday in Canadian Premier League play. Klomp's winner came shortly after Joe Mason...
Aug 03, 2021
Teoscar Hernandez's three-hit night leads Blue Jays over Cleveland 7-2
TORONTO - The wait to pitch in front of his new fanbase was worth it for Blue Jays lefty Hyun Jin Ryu. Backed by a 12-hit attack in the Blue Jays' 7-2 victory against Cleveland on Tuesday, Ryu pitched...
Aug 03, 2021
NBC wonders: where are the Olympic viewers this year?
NEW YORK (AP) - For most nights at the Tokyo Olympics, NBC's prime time coverage is drawing about half the audience that the Games had in Rio de Janeiro five years ago. The numbers are sobering: Sunda...
Aug 03, 2021
CFL unveils its COVID-19 game cancellation policy
TORONTO - The CFL has established a policy should COVID-19 issues force game cancellations this year. The league didn't stage a 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic and teams will resume play with...
Aug 03, 2021
Canadian Tajon Buchanan named to the Gold Cup tournament Best XI
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Canadian international Tajon Buchanan earned another honour for his performance at the Gold Cup on Tuesday when he was named to the tournament's best eleven. The 22-year-old from B...
Aug 03, 2021
Toronto FC heads to Philadelphia hoping to close the gap on playoff-bound teams
Toronto FC continues a busy week against good opposition when it visits the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday. Both teams have work to do on a short turnaround, having each played at home Sunday. Toront...
Aug 03, 2021
Despite obstacles, Vancouver Whitecaps '100 per cent' the right move for Ryan Gauld
VANCOUVER - It's been a tumultuous few weeks for the Vancouver Whitecaps and their latest acquisition, Scottish star Ryan Gauld. There were complicated negotiations combined with travel woes and COVID...
Aug 03, 2021
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Sept. 19
Evan talks with Premier Moe about his trip to China and the current state of canola tariffs, Ray Wilgenbusch about the M...