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Felipe Forteza's record 6 field goals lead Laval to Vanier Cup victory
The Laval Rouge et Or won their second Vanier Cup in three years with a 22-17 victory over the previously undefeated Laurier Golden Hawks Saturday in Kingston, Ont.
Football -University |
Retired Canadian curling legend shifts focus to coaching women's and men's teams
For the first time in four decades, curling legend Glenn Howard's focus has fully shifted to coaching duties instead of his playing performance.
News -Canada -Manitoba |
Bottcher to debut with Gushue rink on Sunday at Pan Continental curling event
Longtime skip Brendan Bottcher will be wearing Canada colours when he makes his return to the four-player game with Team Gushue at the upcoming Pan Continental curling championship in Lacombe, Alt.
Olympics -Winter Sports -Curling |
Buoyed by squash's Olympic inclusion and date change, Canadian Women's Open on rise
The Canadian Women's Open has been elevated to a silver PSA event this year in its second season. Play begins Sunday on the all-glass showcourt in the Allen Lambert Galleria at Brookfield Place in Toronto, the same location where Jonathon Power thrilled home crowds nearly a quarter-century ago.
Blue Jays have significant work to do to contend after last-place finish
Toronto Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins has his work cut out for him entering the off-season. The offence requires a big boost, the bullpen needs an overhaul and star players Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette are entering the final year of their contracts.
Baseball -MLB |
New-look Grand Slam of Curling series begins under new ownership
The Grand Slam of Curling season kicked off Tuesday with a new look and improved viewing options as The Curling Group made its presence felt right away at the HearingLife Tour Challenge in Charlottetown.
Olympics -Winter Sports -Curling |
Blue Jays swept by Marlins in Toronto, closing out disappointing season at 74-88
The Toronto Blue Jays closed out a disappointing season Sunday afternoon with a 3-1 loss to the Miami Marlins at Rogers Centre. Marlins starter Ryan Weathers allowed one run and three hits over 6 1/3 innings.
Baseball -MLB |
Team Rachel Homan picking up where it left off after dominant curling season
As one of the top women's rinks in the world over the last decade, expectations are usually quite high for the members of Team Rachel Homan. The season after one of the most dominant campaigns in curling history is no exception. The Ottawa-based team picked up where it left off by running the table at the AMJ Campbell Shorty Jenkins Classic.
Olympics -Winter Sports -Curling |
Canada's Wilkerson, Humana-Paredes earn silver after falling in women's beach volleyball title game
Canada's Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson earned the women's beach volleyball silver medal on Friday at the Paris Olympics. The Toronto duo, ranked No. 7 in the world, fell to No. 1-ranked Ana Patricia and Duda of Brazil in three sets.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Volleyball -Beach |
Canada's Wilkerson, Humana-Paredes rally to win spot in Olympic beach volleyball final
The Canadian women's beach volleyball team will play for gold at the Paris Olympics after defeating Switzerland 14-21, 22-20, 15-12 in semifinal play at Eiffel Tower Stadium on Thursday.
Olympics -Summer Sports -Volleyball -Beach |