National Sports

Russian court rejects Griner appeal of her 9-year sentence

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S.

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B.C. Lions QB Nathan Rourke set to start against Winnipeg Blue Bombers

SURREY, B.C. — There were days this fall when B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke needed to take his mind off football.

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Canadian officials get quarterfinal assignments at Rugby World Cup in New Zealand

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Canadian Maggie Cogger-Orr will referee Saturday's quarterfinal between England and Australia at the Women's Rugby World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand.

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CF Montreal coach Nancy is looking ahead to improvement next season

MONTREAL — For most teams, finishing the season with the league's third-best record, playing in the Eastern Conference semifinals, and breaking both club and Major League Soccer records along the way would be cause for celebration.

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Scrum half Ross Braude returns for third season with the Toronto Arrows

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows have re-signed Canadian international scrum half Ross Braude for the 2023 Major League Rugby season.

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Alberta premier Danielle Smith calls for new arena in Calgary

CALGARY — Alberta's premier has stated her support for a new arena in Calgary to house the NHL's Flames and wants the province to get involved.

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Major League Rugby loses franchises in Austin and L.A. for 2023 season

Major League Rugby, home to the Toronto Arrows, will play the 2023 season without the Austin Gilgronis and the Los Angeles Giltinis.

Oct 25, 2022 3:25 PM Read more >

Alfredsson says Hockey Hall of Fame induction a "validation" of career with Senators

OTTAWA — When Daniel Alfredsson arrived in Ottawa in the fall of 1995, that 22-year-old would have never believed he'd one day find himself in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

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Hockey Canada will not collect participants' fee for 2022-23 season

CALGARY — Hockey Canada says it will not collect a participant assessment fee for the upcoming season.

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Canadian goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan named to NWSL Best XI all-star team

Canadian international goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan has been named to the 2022 National Women's Soccer League Best XI First Team. The 27-year-old from Whitby, Ont., who plays for the San Diego Wave, stopped 56 shots in 18 matches for a 0.

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