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Booing of The Star-Spangled Banner reignites debate on national anthems in sports
It’s been a decades-long tradition in North America, but a Canadian professor of sport management…
UFC returns to Montreal after 10-year absence, schedules UFC 315 for May 10
MONTREAL — The UFC is returning to Montreal after a 10-year absence. The mixed martial…
Gabriel Vilardi leads as Jets fend off Islanders 4-3 for eighth-straight win
WINNIPEG — With less than a third of the current season left, Gabriel Vilardi is…
Claims process for First Nations child welfare class action opens in March, AFN says
OTTAWA — First Nations children and their families who lived under Canada’s First Nations child…
United States not buying into hype as 4 Nations favourite: ‘Talent alone doesn’t win’
BROSSARD, Que. — The United States has largely played second-fiddle to its North American neighbour…
Second shooting in less than a month at Penticton, B.C., home
PENTICTON, B.C. — RCMP in British Columbia say shots have been fired at “a known…
Today-History-Feb10
Today in History for Feb. 10: In 3641 BC, according to the calculations of the…
Two men arrested, warrant issued for third in shooting of Winnipeg soccer player
WINNIPEG — Police have charged two men and issued a warrant for a third in…
Goaltending depth is a ‘luxury’ for the US that could come up big at the 2026 Milan Olympics
MONTREAL (AP) — When Jeremy Swayman played hockey for the Alaska Jr. Aces and at…
Canada’s goaltending woes are in the spotlight again a year ahead of the Milan Olympics
MONTREAL (AP) — When Canada won the two most recent major international tournaments featuring the…
Edmonton Elks make big splash on second day of CFL free agency
The Edmonton Elks made a huge splash on the second day of CFL free agency.…
Teammates for the first time, Tkachuk brothers ready to rock at 4 Nations Face-Off
MONTREAL — Matthew Tkachuk has vivid memories of the village. He was eight years old.…
Connor Hellebuyck will start in goal for the US in its 4 Nations Face-Off opener against Finland
BROSSARD, Quebec (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck is set to start in net for the United…
Trump’s threats against Canada could reduce visits to border peace garden
BOISSEVAIN, Man. — The International Peace Garden that straddles the Canada-United States border has for…
Changes to Inuit child funding program putting families at risk: health care workers
OTTAWA — Health-care workers in Nunavut say changes to a federal funding program for Inuit…
Former CFL quarterback Wally Gabler dies at the age of 80
TORONTO — Wally Gabler, who spent five of his seven CFL seasons as a quarterback…
‘Human nature to think ahead’: NHL stars focused on 4 Nations with Olympics looming
MONTREAL — Jon Cooper hasn’t heard any Olympic chatter from his players. Canada’s head coach…
Here’s a list of January inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in January, Statistics Canada says.…
Canucks’ Hughes on standby for U.S. ahead of 4 Nations final with McAvoy out
BOSTON — Quinn Hughes is on standby for the United States at the 4 Nations…
Judge rejects sexsomnia defence, finds Manitoba man guilty of child sex assault
WINNIPEG — A judge has rejected the defence of a Manitoba man who claimed he…
Crosby impressing younger Canadian teammates at 4 Nations: ‘He’s unbelievable’
BOSTON — Canada started to wobble Monday afternoon. Having built a commanding 4-0 lead over…
Children’s book by Manitoba premier didn’t break conflict rules: commissioner
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s ethics commissioner says Premier Wab Kinew didn’t violate conflict of interest rules…
Bets pour in on 4 Nations Cup final between US and Canada
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The players have been emotionally invested in the 4 Nations Face-Off,…
Hockey a Home Run: Blue Jays following 4 Nations Face-Off at spring training
DUNEDIN — Baseball is top of mind for the Toronto Blue Jays as they prepare…