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Canadian women's hockey team forward Blayre Turnbull turns the page on disappointment

Canadian women's hockey team forward Blayre Turnbull turns the page on disappointment

CALGARY — Blayre Turnbull had to make peace with not playing a women's world hockey championship in her home province of Nova Scotia. The forward from Stellarton was going to represent Canada at the world championship in Halifax and Truro in 2020.
Ida aims to hit New Orleans on Hurricane Katrina anniversary

Ida aims to hit New Orleans on Hurricane Katrina anniversary

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hurricane Ida struck Cuba on Friday and threatened to slam into Louisiana with devastating force over the weekend, prompting New Orleans’ mayor to order everyone outside the protection of the city’s levees to evacuate.
CP NewsAlert: Vancouver Whitecaps fire head coach Marc Dos Santos

CP NewsAlert: Vancouver Whitecaps fire head coach Marc Dos Santos

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have fired head coach Marc Dos Santos. More coming. The Canadian Press
OLG launches single-event betting as federal legislation comes into effect

OLG launches single-event betting as federal legislation comes into effect

TORONTO — Gamblers looking to bet on single sporting events have a new option as of Friday morning. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. said single-event betting went live through its new sportsbook Proline+ on Friday and quickly racked up a following.
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo heading back to Manchester United

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo heading back to Manchester United

TURIN, Italy — Cristiano Ronaldo is heading back to Manchester United, the team that turned him into a global superstar.
Bobsledder Kaillie Humphries seeks path to Beijing Olympics

Bobsledder Kaillie Humphries seeks path to Beijing Olympics

Kaillie Humphries, the reigning women’s bobsled world champion, is in serious jeopardy of not being able to compete at this winter’s Beijing Olympics and has asked the International Olympic Committee to allow her to compete in the games without a U.
Silver medal a symbol of perseverance for Canadian Para judo athlete Priscilla Gagne

Silver medal a symbol of perseverance for Canadian Para judo athlete Priscilla Gagne

TOKYO — For Canadian Para judo athlete Priscilla Gagne, winning a silver medal at the Tokyo Paralympics is about more than taking home a piece of fancy hardware.
Speed a factor in crash that took lives of three hockey players in B. C: police

Speed a factor in crash that took lives of three hockey players in B. C: police

SURREY, B.C. — Mounties say their initial investigation shows speed was a factor in a crash that killed three teenage hockey players in Surrey, B.C.
Forward Ryan Poehling agrees to two-year contract extension with Canadiens

Forward Ryan Poehling agrees to two-year contract extension with Canadiens

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with forward Ryan Poehling. The 22-year-old led the AHL's Laval Rocket with 25 points in 28 games last season.
Verstappen leads 2nd practice for Belgian Grand Prix

Verstappen leads 2nd practice for Belgian Grand Prix

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Red Bull driver Max Verstappen led the second practice for the Belgian Grand Prix on Friday. He was .041 seconds ahead of Valtteri Bottas and .