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Hernandez Gray, Chukwu lead Canadian women into CONCACAF U-20 qualifying play
Midfielder Jeneva Hernandez Gray and high-scoring forward Annabelle Chukwu lead Canada’s 21-player squad for CONCACAF…
Sweden selects Rickard Rakell as the 4 Nations injury replacement for William Karlsson
Sweden selected Rickard Rakell of the Pittsburgh Penguins to its roster for the upcoming 4…
Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dead at 88
OTTAWA — The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, has died…
Booing of U.S. anthem continues at Canadian sporting events despite tariff pause
TORONTO — Canadian sports fans continue to voice their displeasure at American economic policies despite…
U.S. national anthem booed before NBA game in Toronto despite tariff pause
TORONTO (AP) — A few fans booed the American national anthem before the Toronto Raptors…
US national anthem booed before NBA, NHL games in Canada despite tariff pause
TORONTO (AP) — Fans booed the American national anthem before NHL and NBA games in…
In the news today: Canadian unity in face of tariffs, wrongful conviction reviews
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘A madness in the air.’ Trump’s threats unleash patriotic wave among Canadians
FREDERICTON — McGill University undergrad Daniel Miksha made a significant decision over the weekend. After…
Encampments, disability payments, highway tolls: Ontario parties talk affordability
Ontario’s main political parties pivoted to affordability measures Wednesday, as the threat of U.S. tariffs…
International grads more likely to hold jobs below their education levels: StatCan
OTTAWA — International students who graduated from Canadian schools are more likely to be underemployed…
Republican senator pleads with Trump to exempt potash from threatened tariffs
WASHINGTON — A Republican senator from Iowa is pleading for an exemption for potash if…
Canada’s Fernandez through to Abu Dhabi quarterfinals with convincing win over Sun
ABU DHABI — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez cruised into the quarterfinals of the Abu Dhabi Open…
4 Nations players, coaches face quick turnaround ahead of tournament
Sidney Crosby knows the formula. The Canadian hockey icon has suited up for his country…
Alex Ovechkin has been role model his whole career. That goes beyond Washington and Russia
Logan Cooley was born in Pittsburgh just 17 months before Sidney Crosby debuted in the…
Scarcity behind the medals: Canada’s national sport organizations running deficits
TORONTO (AP) — The winner of a complete set of medals and Canada’s Olympic flag-bearer…
Canada, U.S. women’s hockey teams not focused on booing ahead of Rivalry Series
HALIFAX — The Canadian and American national women’s hockey teams aren’t worried about the current…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 50 points as NBA-leading Thunder rout Suns 140-109
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 50 points and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City…
Opposition pounces on Ford over suit alleging ex-staffers involved in rezoning scheme
Opposition leaders accused Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford on Thursday of being partially responsible for…
Multi-province bid pitched as a way for Canada to host Commonwealth Games
Canadian bids for a Commonwealth Games have died by provincial government disinterest, so multiple provinces…
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez falls to American Ashlyn Krueger at Abu Dhabi Open
ABU DHABI — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez dropped a 7-5, 4-6, 6-2 decision to American Ashlyn…
New coach Casey Stoney includes two NSL players in her first Canada squad selection
New Canada women’s coach Casey Stoney is wasting little time evaluating the talent at her…
‘A little bit weird’: NHL teammates to go from friends to foes at 4 Nations
Auston Matthews spends a lot of time with Mitch Marner and William Nylander. The trio…
Cuss Fuss: Grand Slam boss says he has no intention of banning on-ice swearing
The rather genteel world of curling can sometimes be jolted by the odd swear word…
Jordi Fernandez steps down as head coach of Canada’s men’s basketball team
TORONTO — Jordi Fernandez is stepping down as head coach of Canada’s senior men’s national…