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Former COC, MLSE exec Alyson Walker named Canada Soccer's general secretary

Former COC, MLSE exec Alyson Walker named Canada Soccer's general secretary

Alyson Walker, whose resume includes stints with Bell Media, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, has been named general secretary of Canada Soccer. Walker, who is set to start Jan.
Beck scores twice, Celebrini ejected as Canada beats Switzerland in WJC exhibition

Beck scores twice, Celebrini ejected as Canada beats Switzerland in WJC exhibition

ÄNGELHOLM, Sweden — Owen Beck scored twice as Canada beat Switzerland 6-2 in a world junior hockey championship tune-up game Friday.
Maple Leafs sign defenceman Noah Chadwick to three-year, entry-level deal

Maple Leafs sign defenceman Noah Chadwick to three-year, entry-level deal

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Noah Chadwick to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Canada's Gordie Herbert honoured for successful 2023 coaching German basketball team

Canada's Gordie Herbert honoured for successful 2023 coaching German basketball team

It started with a vision for Gordie Herbert, one he projected without any fear of failure. The Penticton, B.C.
Hockey Canada chair looks back, sees brighter days ahead: 'The game was in trouble'

Hockey Canada chair looks back, sees brighter days ahead: 'The game was in trouble'

Jonathan Goldbloom knows certain topics aren't discussed at the water cooler. Headlining the list in his home province of Quebec? Politics, language and religion.
Redblacks sign defensive back Brandin Dandridge to two-year extension

Redblacks sign defensive back Brandin Dandridge to two-year extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks have signed defensive back Brandin Dandridge to a two-year contract extension, the CFL team announced Friday. He was set to become a free agent in February.
Canada's Kingsbury picks up sixth World Cup medal of the season with moguls bronze

Canada's Kingsbury picks up sixth World Cup medal of the season with moguls bronze

BAKURIANI, Georgia — Canadian freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury picked up a bronze medal Friday at a World Cup moguls event. Kingsbury, from Deux-Montagnes, Que., scored 75.
Gymnastics star Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year a third time after dazzling return

Gymnastics star Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year a third time after dazzling return

There were jitters, of course.
Ovechkin scores 1st goal in 15 games to lift Capitals over Blue Jackets in overtime

Ovechkin scores 1st goal in 15 games to lift Capitals over Blue Jackets in overtime

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his first goal in 15 games with 53 seconds left on the clock in overtime Thursday night to lift the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Lindholm scores, DeSimone nets first goal, and Markstrom wins 200th as Flames top Ducks 3-0

Lindholm scores, DeSimone nets first goal, and Markstrom wins 200th as Flames top Ducks 3-0

ANAHEIM, Calif.