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NHL reaches agreement to send players to Olympics in Beijing

NHL reaches agreement to send players to Olympics in Beijing

NHL players are set to return to the Olympics in Beijing this winter after reaching an agreement with international officials.
Canada hopes to climb World Rugby rankings in World Cup qualifying run

Canada hopes to climb World Rugby rankings in World Cup qualifying run

While moving one step closer to Rugby World Cup qualification is the ultimate goal, Canada can climb the world rankings if it avoids defeat in the first leg of its World Cup qualifying series against the U.S. Eagles on Saturday in St, John's, N.L.
Canadian teen Danielle Dorris wins Paralympic gold and sets world record

Canadian teen Danielle Dorris wins Paralympic gold and sets world record

The tears flowed well before "O Canada" played Friday. Danielle Dorris captured a gold medal in the 50-metre butterfly at the Tokyo Paralympics in spectacular fashion, breaking the world record twice.
Ottawa Senators agree to six-year, US$29.85-million contract with forward Batherson

Ottawa Senators agree to six-year, US$29.85-million contract with forward Batherson

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators announced Friday they've agreed to a six-year, US$29.85-million contract with forward Drake Batherson. Batherson, 23, was Ottawa's fourth-leading scorer last year with 34 points (17 goals, 17 assists).
Quebec coroner to probe death of Mexican boxer Jeanette Zacarias Zapata

Quebec coroner to probe death of Mexican boxer Jeanette Zacarias Zapata

MONTREAL — Quebec's public security minister says a coroner will investigate after Mexican boxer Jeanette Zacarias Zapata died following a bout last weekend in Montreal.
Canada has to fight for a 1-1 draw with Honduras in World Cup qualifying

Canada has to fight for a 1-1 draw with Honduras in World Cup qualifying

TORONTO — Canada got its first taste of the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying on Thursday, having to fight hard for a 1-1 tie with Honduras.
Mexican boxer Jeanette Zacarias Zapata dies from injuries following match in Montreal

Mexican boxer Jeanette Zacarias Zapata dies from injuries following match in Montreal

A Mexican boxer hospitalized Saturday after being injured in a Montreal ring has died.
Pospisil eliminated from U.S. Open following straight-sets loss to Ivashka

Pospisil eliminated from U.S. Open following straight-sets loss to Ivashka

NEW YORK — Bianca Andreescu is into the third round at the U.S. Open. The sixth-seeded Canadian downed American Lauren Davis, 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday, and remains undefeated at the Grand Slam following her 2019 title at Flushing Meadows.
Marvel's 'Shang-Chi' jabs, flips Asian American film cliches

Marvel's 'Shang-Chi' jabs, flips Asian American film cliches

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Like a lot of Asian actors, Simu Liu has played the nameless guy who can do martial arts but inevitably loses out to a more skilled white guy. It was one of his very first stunt jobs. "Yeah, I took my paycheck and I went home.
CFL announces that postponed Toronto-Edmonton game has been rescheduled for Nov. 16

CFL announces that postponed Toronto-Edmonton game has been rescheduled for Nov. 16

TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts and Edmonton Elks will play their postponed contest Nov. 16, the CFL announced Thursday.
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