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Verstappen takes stunning pole position for Abu Dhabi GP

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen produced a stunning last lap and beat both Mercedes cars to take pole position for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday. He was .025 seconds ahead of Valtteri Bottas and .

Dec 12, 2020 7:17 AM Read more >

Short on ice time, Hockey Canada announces men's junior team roster

Hockey Canada chose 25 players Friday to represent the host country at the world junior hockey championship in Edmonton. Three goalies, eight defencemen and 14 forwards were picked from a selection-camp roster of 46 for the tournament Dec. 25 to Jan.

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Utah State players opt out of Colorado State game in protest

LOGAN, Utah — Utah State has cancelled its football game against Colorado State amid concerns voiced about religious discrimination during the search for a new football coach.

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Shapiro hopes Blue Jays can play at home next season, but team eyeing contingencies

TORONTO — Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro is optimistic his team will be able play in Toronto next season, but adds there are currently too many variables to begin planning.

Dec 11, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

Wayne Gretzky rookie card hockey's first to crack US$1-million mark

Wayne Gretzky's name appears at No. 1 an astounding 60 times in the NHL's record book. More than two decades after retiring, The Great One set another high-water mark Friday.

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Canadian linebacker Cantin-Arku enjoys a bittersweet first season as Orange starter

Canadian linebacker Geoff Cantin-Arku's first season as a starter at Syracuse was indeed bittersweet. Wins were at a premium for the Orange (1-10), which finished their season with a 45-21 loss to No. 2 Notre Dame last weekend.

Dec 11, 2020 12:52 PM Read more >

Hajdu: Can't stop corporations from negotiating with vaccine manufacturers

OTTAWA — Canada's health minister says the federal government cannot stop private corporations from negotiating with vaccine manufacturers. However, Patty Hajdu said publicly bought COVID-19 vaccines will not be available for private purchase.

Dec 11, 2020 12:47 PM Read more >

Veteran long-snapper Ladouceur set to break NFL record for games played by Canadian

It's shaping up to be a season to forget for the Dallas Cowboys but veteran Canadian long-snapper L.P. Ladouceur is closing in a historic mark. Dallas's game Sunday versus the Cincinnati Bengals will be the 250th of Ladouceur's NFL career.

Dec 11, 2020 10:57 AM Read more >

Desperate for ice, Canadian world champion speedskater Ivanie Blondin looks to Europe

CALGARY — The feeling her speedskating season is slipping away compelled world champion Ivanie Blondin to break ranks with the Canadian team.

Dec 11, 2020 10:43 AM Read more >

Canada's roster for 2021 world junior hockey championship in Edmonton

Canada's roster for the 2021 world junior hockey championship: Forwards — Quinton Byfield, Newmarket, Ont., Sudbury (OHL); Dylan Cozens, Whitehorse, Lethbridge (WHL); Dylan Holloway, Bragg Creek, Alta.

Dec 11, 2020 10:27 AM Read more >