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Powell has the hot hand as Raps tie franchise scoring record in thumping Wizards

January 17, 2020

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors are finally getting healthy. And starting to impose their will at both ends of the court.After running up 130 points midweek in a nine-point win...

Chicago Fire FC completes deal with Montreal Impact, collecting $75,000 in GAM

January 17, 2020

Chicago Fire FC has acquired US$75,000 in general allocation money from the Montreal Impact.The deal arises from a previous transaction that saw Chicago switch spots with the...

Henderson, Inbee Park tied for lead in LPGA season opener

January 17, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Canada's Brooke Henderson parlayed four birdies and a late eagle into Friday's hottest round and a share of the lead at the LPGA's season-opening ...

Glenn Howard reaches quarterfinals at Canadian Open in last-chance draw

January 17, 2020

YORKTON, Sask. — The men's quarterfinals are set at the Meridian Canadian Open, while three spots are still up for grabs on the women's side.Glenn Howard of Penetanguishene, ...

Burgess aiming for record third national junior women's curling title

January 17, 2020

Karlee Burgess already boasts national and world titles on her impressive junior curling resume.A championship at the 2020 Canadian playdowns can give her yet another ...

Vancouver Whitecaps add Colombian midfielder Cristian Dajome

January 17, 2020

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired midfielder Cristian Dajome via transfer from Colombia's Bogota FC.The 26-year old Colombian midfielder, who won the 2019 ...

Shapovalov leads Canadian contingent in Australian Open men's singles

January 17, 2020

Sometimes a tough loss on the tennis court can feel like a victory in many ways. For Canada's Denis Shapovalov, pushing Novak Djokovic to the brink of defeat at the ATP Cup ...

Gilles, Poirier rebound from unusual wardrobe malfunction to win short dance

January 17, 2020

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Piper Gilles leaned in to inspect one of the bottom buttons on Paul Poirier's shirt on Friday, then pulled a silvery hair from the button."There's still ...

Raptors continue to cash in on championship, ranking fourth on NBA merchandise list

January 17, 2020

The Toronto Raptors are continuing to cash in on their championship season.The Raptors were the fourth most popular team on the merchandise sales list released Friday by the ...

Iron hopes to breathe life into Plains Cree language with hockey broadcasts

January 17, 2020

Clarence Iron believes he's on a divine mission to revitalize the Plains Cree language through hockey.He'll be the play-by-play announcer with host Earl Wood and analyst John...

Messing credits teammates Nguyen, Gilles for their support after brother's death

January 17, 2020

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The rink had always felt like home for Keegan Messing. But in the days and weeks after his brother's death, the Canadian figure skater struggled to find ...

Houston Dash add to Canada content by signing veteran midfielder Maegan Kelly

January 17, 2020

HOUSTON — The Houston Dash added to their Canadian content Friday by signing free-agent midfielder Maegan Kelly.The Dash roster already includes Canadian internationals ...

Nuggets coach says Canadian guard Murray out for "foreseeable future"

January 17, 2020

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone says ...

Canadian luger Caitlin Nash finishes fourth at Youth Olympics

January 17, 2020

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Canadian luger Caitlin ...

Canadian defensive back Tunde Adeleke re-signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

January 17, 2020

HAMILTON — Canadian defensive back Tunde Adeleke ...

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Super league curling hits the ice in Canora

December 22, 2019

Duck Mountain Super League curlers arrived in Canora December 10 where they enjoyed keen ice, a well-lit playing surface, and plenty of competition. Local curling fans ...

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Canadians losing sleep over money, finances and employment

January 13, 2020

If you have not been bombarded by mattress commercials on television over the past six months, consider yourself lucky. Whether you are watching a sitcom, the news or ...