Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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Rather than motivational talks, McBean tells athletes to stay on goal-achieving path
When Marnie McBean heard a knee ligament 'pop' just months before the 1992 Summer Olympics, she thought her Games were over. She overcame the hurdle and went on to win two gold medals in rowing ...
Oct 27, 2020
Kansas City mayor, star quarterback want Raptors to make Missouri temporary home
TORONTO - Some of Kansas City's most famous residents want to call the Toronto Raptors their home team.On the heels of reports the NBA season will tip off Dec. 22, and with federal and provincial rest...
Oct 27, 2020
Former Riders kicker Brett Lauther patiently awaiting opportunity to kick in the NFL
The 2020 football season continues to be an exercise in patience for Brett Lauther. For months, the 29-year-old product of Truro, N.S., prepared for an uncertain CFL season during the COVID-19 pandemi...
Oct 27, 2020
Winnipeg Jets lock up homegrown forward Jansen Harkins for two more seasons
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Jansen Harkins to a two-year contract with an average annual value of US$725,000. The 23-year-old product of North Vancouver, B.C., made his NHL debut ...
Oct 27, 2020
New York City FC coach measured in praise of TFC's Pozuelo, saying 'He's not Messi'
While many see Toronto FC playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo as one of the leading MLS MVP candidates this season, New York City FC coach Ronny Deila is measured in his approval. "For me it's not about one p...
Oct 27, 2020
World champion Coleman banned 2 yrs; to miss Tokyo Olympics
MONACO - Men's 100-metre world champion Christian Coleman was banned for two years on Tuesday and lost his chance to succeed Usain Bolt as the fastest man at the Olympic Games. Track and field's Athle...
Oct 27, 2020
Ottawa Senators sign forward Chris Tierney to two-year deal, avoiding arbitration
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have avoided arbitration with Chris Tierney, signing the forward to a two-year contract with an average annual value of US$3.5 million. Tierney, 26, will earn $2.8 million...
Oct 27, 2020
Businesses, cities look to give Canadians outdoor rec options during pandemic winter
At Fresh Air Experience in Ottawa, a sporting goods store that specializes in bikes in the summer and cross-country skis in winter, the demand for ski equipment doesn't traditionally take off until th...
Oct 27, 2020
Legendary Edmonton locker-room attendant Joey Moss dies at 57
EDMONTON - Joey Moss - a legendary locker-room attendant for the NHL's Edmonton Oilers and CFL's Edmonton Football Team - has died. He was 57. The Edmonton Football Team confirmed the death on Monday ...
Oct 26, 2020
Two-time Scotties champ Heather Nedohin to coach Team Kerri Einarson this season
Big-game skipping experience. Two national women's titles. Two world women's bronze medals and a world junior gold. There's plenty to like about Heather Nedohin's curling resume. In bringing her...
Oct 26, 2020
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Sarah Mills: Canada is getting a taste of FIFA's World Cup demands
Sarah Mills says a full motorcade with a police escort for the FIFA president is unnecessary, but it shows that the orga...
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