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Young Newfoundland and Labrador team soaking up its first Brier experience

Young Newfoundland and Labrador team soaking up its first Brier experience

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — It wasn't the bright lights or TV cameras that gave Newfoundland and Labrador's Nicholas Codner the realization he was actually a competitor at the national men's curling championship.
Zverev put on 1-year probation for outburst in Acapulco

Zverev put on 1-year probation for outburst in Acapulco

Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Alexander Zverev was put on probation for one year by the ATP on Monday for violently hitting the chair umpire’s stand repeatedly with his racket following a loss in doubles at the Mexico Open.
Alberta's NHL clubs supporting Ukraine with Capitals' Alex Ovechkin set to arrive

Alberta's NHL clubs supporting Ukraine with Capitals' Alex Ovechkin set to arrive

CALGARY — The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have demonstrated support for Ukraine and its struggle to repel Russia's invasion, but how far will Alberta's NHL clubs and their fans go when league star Alex Ovechkin is in their buildings? The Washi
Study: Smaller head impacts can accumulate over youth football season

Study: Smaller head impacts can accumulate over youth football season

A recent study of youth football players has confirmed that smaller blows to the head can accumulate over the course of a season to create cognitive impairment. Sanford Research in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Canadian bobsled, skeleton athletes calling for resignations amid toxic culture

Canadian bobsled, skeleton athletes calling for resignations amid toxic culture

CALGARY — Some of Canada's top bobsled and skeleton athletes say their success in the sport hasn't come because of their national governing body -- but in spite of it.
NFL cornerback Richard Sherman pleads guilty to 2 charges

NFL cornerback Richard Sherman pleads guilty to 2 charges

SEATTLE (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Richard Sherman pleaded guilty in Seattle on Monday to two misdemeanor charges stemming from a drunken driving and domestic disturbance last summer, as part of an agreement that spares him further jail t
Two-time Olympian Heather Bansley retires from competitive beach volleyball

Two-time Olympian Heather Bansley retires from competitive beach volleyball

TORONTO — Two-time Olympian Heather Bansley is retiring from beach volleyball and entering the coaching ranks.
Robertson, Schmaltz and Shesterkin named NHL's three stars of the week

Robertson, Schmaltz and Shesterkin named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Dallas Stars left-wing Jason Robertson, Arizona Coyotes centre Nick Schmaltz and New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.
World No. 21 Fernandez to lead Canada's Billie Jean King Cup team against Latvia

World No. 21 Fernandez to lead Canada's Billie Jean King Cup team against Latvia

MONTREAL — Leylah Fernandez will lead Canada into a Billie Jean King Cup qualifying tie against Latvia next month in Vancouver. The 19-year-old Fernandez is Canada's top-ranked women's tennis player at No. 21 in the world.
Another Canadian-record performance by distance star Moh Ahmed

Another Canadian-record performance by distance star Moh Ahmed

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Moh Ahmed has rewritten his own Canadian record in the 10,000 metres once again. The 31-year-old from St. Catharines, Ont., ran 26 minutes 34.14 seconds to finish second at the Sound Running Ten on Sunday night.