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Canada's MLS teams officially on the road again with home in Florida and Utah

Canada's MLS teams officially on the road again with home in Florida and Utah

CF Montreal will 'host' Toronto FC in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on April 17 to kick off its 2021 Major League Soccer season while the Vancouver Whitecaps entertain the Portland Timbers the next day in Sandy, Utah.
Ontario sport minister confident OHL will play games in 2021

Ontario sport minister confident OHL will play games in 2021

TORONTO — Ontario's sport minister is optimistic the Ontario Hockey League will get approval to stage a 2021 season during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lisa MacLeod says she's "feeling great" about the OHL's chances of playing games.
Raptors senior adviser Wayne Embry honoured for commitment to social justice

Raptors senior adviser Wayne Embry honoured for commitment to social justice

Toronto Raptors senior basketball adviser Wayne Embry is one of three winners of an award recognizing a commitment to social justice.
ESPN, NHL announce comprehensive 7-year agreement

ESPN, NHL announce comprehensive 7-year agreement

The National Hockey League and ESPN are together again: The two sides announced a seven-year agreement Wednesday beginning next season that includes four Stanley Cup Finals, the NHL All-Star game and comprehensive streaming rights.
Canadian sports landscape continues to make adjustments one year after pandemic hit

Canadian sports landscape continues to make adjustments one year after pandemic hit

Bobby Webster didn't feel comfortable sitting in the stands during the Toronto Raptors' five-game west coast road trip last March, the final few days before the sports world was turned upside down.
Denis Shapovalov ousts Vasek Pospisil in all-Canadian match at Qatar Open

Denis Shapovalov ousts Vasek Pospisil in all-Canadian match at Qatar Open

DOHA, Qatar — Denis Shapovalov beat Vasek Pospisil 7-5, 6-4 in an all-Canadian second-round match at the Qatar Open on Wednesday. The fourth-seeded Shapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont., never faced a break point against Pospisil.
Matt Dunstone gets an assist at the Brier from a small town in Saskatchewan

Matt Dunstone gets an assist at the Brier from a small town in Saskatchewan

CALGARY — Matt Dunstone's curling team continued to parlay the generosity of a Saskatchewan small town into its strong start at the Canadian men's championship. Dunstone's foursome downed Quebec 9-6 on Tuesday for a third straight win.
Hellebuyck makes 36 saves, Jets rebound from mauling in Montreal to down Leafs 4-3

Hellebuyck makes 36 saves, Jets rebound from mauling in Montreal to down Leafs 4-3

TORONTO — The Winnipeg Jets could have dissected every goal against and mistake made in the aftermath of a forgettable night in Montreal. The team's veteran roster instead did what it's done a lot this season — they flushed it and moved forward.
Horse-racing industry demands protections as MPs mull opening up single-game betting

Horse-racing industry demands protections as MPs mull opening up single-game betting

OTTAWA — Canada's horse-racing industry is calling for special protections as legislators weigh a private member's bill to allow one-game sports betting. Betting on single games or competitions is currently illegal for all sports except horse-racing.
Artistic swimmers file lawsuit against Canadian governing body for abuse allegations

Artistic swimmers file lawsuit against Canadian governing body for abuse allegations

MONTREAL — Five former elite artistic swimmers from Canada announced Tuesday they've filed a proposed class action against the country's governing body for the sport for allegedly failing to provide a safe environment for athletes.
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