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Bezuidenhout goes 5 shots clear at South African Open

Bezuidenhout goes 5 shots clear at South African Open

SUN CITY, South Africa — Christiaan Bezuidenhout moved five shots clear at the South African Open on Saturday and well on course for a second straight win on the European Tour.
Heavy snowfall cancels women's Alpine ski World Cup race

Heavy snowfall cancels women's Alpine ski World Cup race

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland — Heavy snowfall and strong winds in St. Moritz forced the cancellation of a women's super-G race in the Alpine skiing World Cup on Saturday.
Zubcic dominates final run to win GS in dense Alps snowfall

Zubcic dominates final run to win GS in dense Alps snowfall

SANTA CATERINA VALFURVA, Italy — Used to training in bad weather, Filip Zubcic felt comfortable racing in dense snowfall in the Italian Alps on Saturday to win his second World Cup race.
Canucks owner cuts ties with anthem singer who planned to sing at COVID protest

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 over his plan to sing at a rally to protest COVID-19 restrictions.
Bill to criminalize doping schemes signed into law

Bill to criminalize doping schemes signed into law

A bill that will criminalize international doping conspiracies became law Friday with President Donald Trump's signature, closing out a two-year legislative process during which the only true opposition to the bill came from outside the United States
Calgary featherweight Hakeem Dawodu to fight on UFC 257 card featuring Conor McGregor

Calgary featherweight Hakeem Dawodu to fight on UFC 257 card featuring Conor McGregor

TORONTO — Calgary featherweight (Mean) Hakeem Dawodu will face Shane (Hurricane) Burgos at UFC 257 on Jan. 23. It's a high-profile card given it marks the return of Conor McGregor, the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion.
BYU presents tough challenge for Chanticleers, Canadian Makonzo this weekend

BYU presents tough challenge for Chanticleers, Canadian Makonzo this weekend

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented Canadian Enock Makonzo and upstart Coastal Carolina with their stiffest challenge of the season. The No. 14-ranked Chanticleers (9-0) were scheduled to face No. 25 Liberty (9-1) on Saturday.
Study finds Canada a "laggard" on homophobia in sports

Study finds Canada a "laggard" on homophobia in sports

TORONTO — Chris Voth's sexuality cost him a job with a professional volleyball team overseas four years ago. The Winnipeg native, who has never named the team nor country, was told outright that the club wasn't interested in having a gay player.
Toronto FC's Jonathan Osorio handed one-game suspension, fine for violent conduct

Toronto FC's Jonathan Osorio handed one-game suspension, fine for violent conduct

TORONTO — Midfielder Jonathan Osorio has been handed a one-game suspension and undisclosed fine for violent conduct in Toronto FC's 1-0 playoff loss to Nashville SC.
Canadian men to open 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign against Bermuda in March

Canadian men to open 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign against Bermuda in March

Canada will open its 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign March 25 at home to Bermuda, the first of a possible 20 matches the Canadian men will have to play if they are to book their ticket to Qatar.