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Captain Mike Weir faces 'tough decisions' on Canadian player selection for Presidents Cup

Five Canadians are jockeying for a spot to play next month's Presidents Cup on home soil but International Team captain and compatriot Mike Weir said on Tuesday he doubts the entire group will make the cut.

Taylor Swift's backing of Kansas City not swaying sportsbooks ahead of Super Bowl

NFL sportsbooks stand to make more money if the San Francisco 49ers take down Taylor Swift-backed Kansas City on Super Bowl Sunday

American Ryan Crouser breaks own shot put world record with throw of 23.38 metres

Double Olympic champion Ryan Crouser broke his own shot put world record when he threw for 23.38 meters while competing during an indoor event in Pocatello, Idaho, on Saturday, according to World Athletics.
ROUNDUP

Black Monday: NFL's Dolphins, Vikings, Bears dismiss head coaches

After failing to make the 14-team playoff tournament that will culminate with the Feb. 13 Super Bowl, the Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears all showed their head coaches the door on Monday in hopes a change will turn things around.

Olympic gold medallist Klete Keller identified as part of U.S. Capitol siege

American Klete Keller, who won two Olympic gold medals as a relay teammate of Michael Phelps, was identified as being among the Donald Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol last week, according to multiple reports.

MLB plans shortened 2021 spring training, April 1 season start

Major League Baseball's 2021 spring training will start on Feb. 27, leading into the regular season's start on April 1.

Canada's Emily Overholt swims through struggles, sets sights on Tokyo Olympics

Emily Overholt spent time in hospital for depression after the 2016 Rio Olympics and even contemplated giving up swimming, but the Canadian's smile has returned and her eyes are set firmly on the Tokyo Games.

Canadian Rachel Cliff aiming for Tokyo Olympics after successful switch to marathon

Rachel Cliff says she is not running with a chip on her shoulder but her results since a bold switch to the marathon from the 5,000 meters might suggest otherwise as the Canadian looks to punch her ticket to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Thierry Henry hopes to learn from past mistakes in new role as coach of Impact

The Montreal Impact introduced former Arsenal and France star Thierry Henry as its new head coach Monday. 
GOLD CUP

Mexico dethrone U.S. to claim record-extending 8th Gold Cup title

Mexico's Jonathan dos Santos scored in the 73rd minute to give his side a 1-0 win over the United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final on Sunday.