Murray Wood: Drop in reading rates a sad trend to see
New data suggests people are spending less time reading for pleasure. Murray Wood says it's sad that people are drawn to...
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Changes still needed to Canada's safe sport program, Olympian Jennifer Heil says
Three-time Olympian Jennifer Heil is calling on the federal government to make changes to its latest safe sport program, saying it still lacks the independence necessary to properly protect all Canadi...
Jul 13, 2021
NBA Finals ratings up from 2020 pandemic, down from 2019
NEW YORK (AP) - The NBA Finals has gained some, but not all, of its audience back after last year's trip to the pandemic bubble. The first three games of the championship match between the Phoenix Sun...
Jul 13, 2021
Slimmer version of Shane Richards reports to Toronto Argonauts' training camp
Shane Richards is a different man at the Toronto Argonauts' training camp. The hulking six-foot-eight offensive lineman reported to Toronto's camp Saturday weighing about 290 pounds - some 60 pounds l...
Jul 13, 2021
Thousands of Canadian girls not committed to playing sports post-COVID: study
Canada's soccer fields, tennis courts and swimming pools are reopening after the pandemic, but a new study finds that many girls across the country may not go back to the sports they loved. A study re...
Jul 13, 2021
Ontario gyms are changing the way they operate to accommodate post-lockdown fitness
TORONTO - Gyms across Ontario are making changes to the way they operate as they prepare to reopen on Friday. The fitness facilities, which have been shuttered for months due to the pandemic, will be ...
Jul 13, 2021
British Columbia to 'entertain' hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver: premier
RICHMOND, B.C. - British Columbia is prepared to "entertain" the possibility of hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver, Premier John Horgan said Tuesday. Horgan told a news conference that...
Jul 13, 2021
Whitecaps fire esports gamer for 'inappropriate and unprofessional' comments
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have fired esports gamer Agit (AgitPower) Katilmis for telling an online opponent to kill himself. The Whitecaps, who announced the signing of Katilmis' on June 14,...
Jul 13, 2021
San Diego Padres take a swing at Biggar-born pitcher
Garrett Hawkins got his start in baseball on the diamonds in Biggar. Now, the 21-year-old could be the next Saskatchewan-born player to reach the big leagues. The right-handed pitcher was selected by ...
Jul 13, 2021
Emmy surprises: 'Pose,' 'I May Destroy You' and 'Hamilton'
NEW YORK (AP) - The Emmy Award nominations announced Tuesday included some snubs and surprises. STRIKE A POSE "Pose" left the ballroom with a clutch of Emmy nominations. The groundbreaking FX show abo...
Jul 13, 2021
'When you do good things, good things happen to you': Ducharme signs deal with Habs
MONTREAL - Dominique Ducharme was officially named the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday after leading the club on an electric playoff run all the way to the Stanley Cup final. The Habs ...
Jul 13, 2021
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