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NHL trailblazer Willie O’Ree looks back on journey: ‘I felt like I could do anything’
Willie O’Ree was 14 or 15 years old when he broke through his first barrier.…
Passengers can soon apply for numbers aimed at ending no-fly mix-ups: Public Safety
OTTAWA – Air travellers will be able to apply within two weeks for unique codes…
In virus era, bubbles provide game-changing lessons learned
The NBA wants to be back in December. The NHL is aiming at games resuming…
Like the NHL, Electronic Arts forced to adapt to pandemic in making hockey game
TORONTO – Like the NHL, EA Sports was forced to adapt to the pandemic. While…
NHL teams, players release statements and tributes following death of Alex Trebek
OTTAWA – Members of the hockey world are mourning the death of Alex Trebek, the…
Alberta plans joint men’s and women’s curling championship, no “bubble”
SYLVAN LAKE, Alta. – Alberta intends to hold its provincial men’s and women’s curling championships…
“I like to compete against the best” – De Grasse disappointed he won’t race Coleman
The world’s fastest men have never intimidated Andre De Grasse. He prefers to measure himself…
Njoo: ‘Promising’ start to health protocols for world junior hockey championship
OTTAWA – Canada’s deputy chief of public health says the initial health and safety protocols…
Former Maple Leafs captain Rick Vaive tells it like it was — and is — in new book
Rick Vaive is finally ready to tell his story — his whole, unfiltered account. The…
Wright hoping to follow hockey royalty by making Canada’s world junior team at age 16
Shane Wright is well aware of the names to come before him. Wayne Gretzky, Sidney…
Raptors denied permission to play in Canada, head to Tampa
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will start the NBA season next month in Tampa, Florida,…
PWHPA’s Toronto roster gains corporate sponsor in insurance company Sonnet
Sarah Nurse’s new blue hockey jersey was paid for by a company. She wants to…
As Alberta’s COVID-19 cases rise, so does tension over world junior championship
Alberta’s spike in COVID-19 infections and the virus’s infiltration of Canada’s team is concerning for…
Canadian curlers prepare for prospect of a Calgary “bubble”
CALGARY – A potentially lengthy stay in Alberta, and trying to defend a national men’s…
Two Grand Slam events added to curling bubble at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary
After a long wait, some clarity finally arrived on the curling scene this week with…
AP Source: NHL now focusing on mid-January season start date
Time has all but run out on the NHL’s hope to start the season Jan.…
Bubbles are best: experts say return of sports risky as COVID-19 pandemic continues
Watching Connor McDavid let a slapshot fly or Fred VanVleet sink a deep three can…
Study finds Canada a “laggard” on homophobia in sports
TORONTO – Chris Voth’s sexuality cost him a job with a professional volleyball team overseas…
Canucks owner cuts ties with anthem singer who planned to sing at COVID protest
VANCOUVER – It appears the Vancouver Canucks have cut ties with anthem singer Mark Donnelly…
Canada’s junior hockey team cuts players, while opponents deal with COVID-19 virus
Canada’s junior hockey team was minus a few players following a two-week quarantine. Five players…
Former Canadian Hockey League players detail allegations of abuse, hazing
TORONTO – Fourteen former Canadian Hockey League players have submitted affidavits detailing alleged abuse and…
Canada’s roster for 2021 world junior hockey championship in Edmonton
Canada’s roster for the 2021 world junior hockey championship: Forwards — Quinton Byfield, Newmarket, Ont.,…
Short on ice time, Hockey Canada announces men’s junior team roster
Hockey Canada chose 25 players Friday to represent the host country at the world junior…
Year in review: A look at news events in March 2020
A look at news events in March 2020: 01 – Former U.S. vice-president Joe Biden…