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Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Congress approves bill to crack down on racehorse doping
WASHINGTON - A bill to ban race-day doping of horses and set national medication and track-safety standards for the horse-racing industry is nearing the finish line. Lawmakers gave final approval to t...
Dec 22, 2020
Congress approves bill to crack down on racehorse doping
WASHINGTON - A bill to ban race-day doping of horses and set national medication and track-safety standards for the horse-racing industry is nearing the finish line. Lawmakers gave final approval to t...
Dec 22, 2020
Washington Spirit waive Canadian international forward Jenna Hellstrom, five others
BOYDS, Md. - The National Women's Soccer League's Washington Spirit have waived six players, including Canadian international Jenna Hellstrom.The 25-year-old forward from Sudbury, Ont., joined the Spi...
Dec 22, 2020
Eating disorders in Canadian athletes on the rise amid COVID-19
TORONTO - Corey Bellemore's unhealthy thoughts around food began to creep in last year. The Canadian middle-distance runner had always listened to his body's signs of hunger, and had eaten a well-bala...
Dec 22, 2020
Defensive back Nick Marshall signs extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders
REGINA - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive back Nick Marshall to a one-year contract extension. Marshall returns for a third season after recording five tackles, five interce...
Dec 22, 2020
OverActive Media rides out pandemic, looks to broaden esports footprint in the future
TORONTO - Chris Overholt describes 2020 as "the fastest two years of my life." But the president and CEO of OverActive Media has also seen plenty of positives for his esports company despite the confi...
Dec 22, 2020
Australian cricketer Bradman's test cap sells for $340,000
SYDNEY, Australia - An Australian businessman has purchased Donald Bradman's first baggy green test cap for 450,000 Australian dollars ($340,000) at auction, the second-highest price paid for a piece ...
Dec 22, 2020
FIFA files criminal complaint against Blatter over museum
GENEVA - FIFA has filed a criminal complaint against former president Sepp Blatter over the finances of its loss-making soccer museum in Zurich. Soccer's governing body said on Tuesday it suspected "c...
Dec 22, 2020
Woodbine Mohawk Park to run doubleheader before shutting down
A standardbred racing double-header will run on Wednesday at Woodbine Mohawk Park as its final event of the season before COVID-19 restrictions shut down the track. Woodbine Entertainment made the ann...
Dec 21, 2020
Silver confident that NBA season can be pulled off safely
The NBA found a way to get through last season amid a pandemic. Adam Silver sees no reason why the same cannot ring true again this season. Silver, the the NBA's Commissioner, said Monday - one day be...
Dec 21, 2020
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