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Canucks forward Jake Virtanen denies alleged sexual assault in court documents
VANCOUVER - Court documents show Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen is denying allegations that he sexually assaulted a young woman. A civil lawsuit was filed in Kelowna, B.C., last month allegin...
Jun 10, 2021
Canada's Moh Ahmed third, Justyn Knight fifth in Diamond League 5,000
FLORENCE, Italy - Mohammed Ahmed and Justyn Knight are shaping up to be a powerful 1-2 punch for Canada in the 5,000 metres at the Tokyo Olympics. Ahmed, from Hamilton, raced to bronze in the 5,000 at...
Jun 10, 2021
Centre back Vanessa Gilles making case to be part of Canadian Olympic roster
Canadian defender Vanessa Gilles was late coming to soccer. "I used to play tennis ... with mini-skirts and what-have-you," she said with a laugh. "I was very much into the tennis scene. "(But) mental...
Jun 10, 2021
Newer Habs getting small taste of atmosphere in Montreal during NHL playoffs
Montreal's Bell Centre is famous for its electric atmosphere during NHL games, a vibe that gets ratcheted up even more when the Canadiens are in the playoffs. For more than a few players on Montreal's...
Jun 10, 2021
Schembechler son, players say Michigan coach knew of abuse
NOVI, Mich. (AP) - One of legendary University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler's sons and two of his former players described in detail Thursday how they were molested by the team's longtim...
Jun 10, 2021
Schembechler son, players say Michigan coach knew of abuse
NOVI, Mich. (AP) - One of legendary University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler's sons and two of his former players described in detail Thursday how they were molested by the team's longtim...
Jun 10, 2021
Canada sets roster for Olympic women's basketball tune-up
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Sixteen months after clinching a Tokyo Olympic berth, Canada's women's basketball team is finally about to step back on the international floor. Canada Basketball announced its...
Jun 10, 2021
Canadian centre back Scott Kennedy turns heads in debut with national team
As first impressions go, Canadian defender Scott Kennedy hit it out of the park. Canada coach John Herdman, who had talked up the uncapped Kennedy in the leadup to Tuesday's crucial World Cup qualifie...
Jun 10, 2021
Canadian government reviewing CFL's request for modified quarantine for 2021 season
The CFL has cleared two more hurdles in its quest to return to the field in 2021. An official with the Public Health Agency of Canada told The Canadian Press the federal government has received the CF...
Jun 10, 2021
Canadian men's volleyball team falls against Russia at Nations League
RIMINI, Italy - The Canadian men's volleyball team fell to 2-6 in Nations League play after a 3-1 loss to Russia on Thursday. Set scores were 25-18, 25-18, 23-25, 25-23. Sharone Vernon-Evans led Canad...
Jun 10, 2021
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Sarah Mills: Doug Ford may be cutting his nose off to spite his face
A Republican congresswoman is fighting back against Ontario's US booze ban, and Sarah Mills says Premier Doug Ford may f...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, July 9
8:30 - An MOU has been signed between the City of Saskatoon and the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation on the downtown entertainmen...