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Quebec Premier Legault remembers Islanders star Mike Bossy as a 'fighter'

Quebec Premier Legault remembers Islanders star Mike Bossy as a 'fighter'

SAINTE-THÉRÈSE, Que. — Mike Bossy was a fighter who wanted to beat the cancer that eventually killed him, Quebec Premier François Legault said Thursday before attending the Hockey Hall of Famer's funeral service north of Montreal.
Women's rugby 7s side back competing on home soil after tumultuous year off the field

Women's rugby 7s side back competing on home soil after tumultuous year off the field

The Canadian women's rugby sevens team returns to action on home soil this weekend, almost a year to the day that coach John Tait stepped down in the wake of an independent review into a complaint from current and former players.
Canada wins final round-robin games, will face Norway in mixed doubles playoffs

Canada wins final round-robin games, will face Norway in mixed doubles playoffs

GENEVA — Canada's Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant won their final preliminary matches Thursday at the world mixed doubles curling championship to finish second in their group and set up a playoff showdown with Norway.
Football Canada president optimistic sport has weathered COVID-19 storm

Football Canada president optimistic sport has weathered COVID-19 storm

Football Canada president Jim Mullin is "cautiously optimistic" the amateur game in Canada has weathered the COVID-19 storm. The global pandemic shut down much of the sport in this country the last two years, especially tackle football.
Kemell completes hat trick in OT, Finland beats Canada 6-5 in U18 quarterfinals

Kemell completes hat trick in OT, Finland beats Canada 6-5 in U18 quarterfinals

KAUFBEUREN, Germany — Joakim Kemell scored in overtime to complete a hat trick, and Finland came back to beat Canada 6-5 in quarterfinal action Thursday at the world men's under-18 hockey championship.
Whitecaps sign Paraguayan midfielder Andrés Cubas as designated player

Whitecaps sign Paraguayan midfielder Andrés Cubas as designated player

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired Paraguayan international midfielder Andrés Cubas via transfer from French club Nîmes Olympique.
It's been a busy opening month for Ontario's fledgling sports-betting market

It's been a busy opening month for Ontario's fledgling sports-betting market

TORONTO — It's been a competitive start for Ontario's fledgling sports-betting market but Greg Warren is anticipating that to ramp up shortly.
"It's amazing" - Boucher would love to see Raptors extend playoffs for starved fans

"It's amazing" - Boucher would love to see Raptors extend playoffs for starved fans

TORONTO — Three years after the Raptors last played post-season basketball at home, nobody on this side of the border wants to see Toronto's run end yet.
Timbers, Thorns play to raise money for Ukraine relief

Timbers, Thorns play to raise money for Ukraine relief

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The final score didn't matter in the end.
Eric Comrie, Winnipeg Jets shutout Philadelphia Flyers 4-0

Eric Comrie, Winnipeg Jets shutout Philadelphia Flyers 4-0

WINNIPEG — Eric Comrie thanked his Winnipeg Jets teammates for helping him earn his first career shutout. Comrie made 35 saves in Winnipeg's 4-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday. “It feels really good.