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Bennett, Marchand put rivalry aside for Canada ahead of U.S. matchup at 4 Nations

Bennett, Marchand put rivalry aside for Canada ahead of U.S. matchup at 4 Nations

BROSSARD, Que. — Sam Bennett was getting ready for practice Friday morning. A good soldier in Canada's camp at the 4 Nations Face-Off, the bruising centre had to be disappointed at being a healthy scratch for his country's tournament opener.
Canada, U.S. set for next chapter in heated rivalry at 4 Nations: 'I can't wait.'

Canada, U.S. set for next chapter in heated rivalry at 4 Nations: 'I can't wait.'

BROSSARD, Que. — Connor McDavid was hanging out with buddies from his Toronto minor hockey team. Nathan MacKinnon was trying to get home to Nova Scotia from the prep school he attended in Minnesota.
Eight Canadian skiers qualify for finals of World Cup halfpipe event in Calgary

Eight Canadian skiers qualify for finals of World Cup halfpipe event in Calgary

CALGARY — Canadian freestyle skier Cassie Sharpe will compete for her first World Cup victory in Calgary since 2019, while teammate Rachel Karker will try for an elusive gold medal at the site of the 1988 Winter Games after advancing to the women's h
Eugenie Bouchard crosses over to the pro pickleball circuit, tennis still remains in her plans

Eugenie Bouchard crosses over to the pro pickleball circuit, tennis still remains in her plans

Eugenie Bouchard already has her own signature pickleball paddle. She’s No. 17 in the pickleball rankings and constantly appears on the main court at events because she’s always a big draw.
CAA Centre in Brampton to stage new Canada Super 60 cricket league in July

CAA Centre in Brampton to stage new Canada Super 60 cricket league in July

TORONTO — The new Canada Super 60 cricket league will launch in July at the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ont., organizers said Friday. The league features the short-form 10-over version of the game.
'Outfield whisperer' Kevin Kiermaier embraces special assistant role with Blue Jays

'Outfield whisperer' Kevin Kiermaier embraces special assistant role with Blue Jays

DUNEDIN — Former Toronto outfielder Kevin Kiermaier felt like a rookie again on Friday.
Canadians Loopy Godinez, Diana Belbita set for UFC fights in Mexico City, Las Vegas

Canadians Loopy Godinez, Diana Belbita set for UFC fights in Mexico City, Las Vegas

The UFC has confirmed upcoming fights for Canadians Loopy Godinez and Diana (Warrior Princess) Belbita.
Champion New England kicks off Major League Rugby season with Canadians galore

Champion New England kicks off Major League Rugby season with Canadians galore

Major League Rugby lost its lone Canadian franchise when the Toronto Arrows folded after the 2023 season.
Several hurt after bus carrying young swimmers collides with heavy truck in Quebec

Several hurt after bus carrying young swimmers collides with heavy truck in Quebec

MONTREAL — Several people were recovering from injuries on Friday after a bus carrying a junior swim team collided with a heavy truck in Quebec's Laurentians region during a snowstorm.
Tiger-Cats sign star lineman Casey Sayles to extension through 2026 CFL season

Tiger-Cats sign star lineman Casey Sayles to extension through 2026 CFL season

HAMILTON — American defensive lineman Casey Sayles has signed a contract extension with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats through the 2026 CFL season, the team announced Friday.