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Canadian cyclist Michael Woods to miss Tirreno-Adriatico race due to bronchitis

A bout of bronchitis has forced Canadian rider Michael Woods out of the Tirreno-Adriatico race in Italy.

Mar 9, 2021 7:04 AM Read more >

Bo Horvat, Vancouver Canucks edge out 2-1 shootout win over Montreal Canadiens

Vancouver Canucks forward Adam Gaudette wasn't overly concerned that he hadn't been scoring much this season. Still, it felt good to snap the scoring slump Monday with an extremely timely goal. With just 40.

Mar 8, 2021 11:16 PM Read more >

Oilers open three-game homestand against Senators with 3-2 victory

EDMONTON — Giving up a goal less than a minute into the game didn't rattle the Edmonton Oilers. Kailer Yamamoto scored the first of three straight goals by Edmonton, and the Oilers held on to beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Monday.

Mar 8, 2021 10:11 PM Read more >

Manitoba's Gunnlaugson and Koe's Wild Card Two only unbeaten teams left at Brier

CALGARY — Only two unbeaten teams remain in the 18-team field at the Canadian men's curling championship. Pool leaders Kevin Koe of Wild Card Two and Jason Gunnlaugson of Manitoba remained perfect on Monday.

Mar 8, 2021 9:18 PM Read more >

Gawdin scores in overtime, Heat edge Moose 6-5 to extend win streak

WINNIPEG — Glenn Gawdin scored his first goal of the season 34 seconds into overtime, and the Stockton Heat edged the Manitoba Moose 6-5 on Monday in American Hockey League action.

Mar 8, 2021 6:58 PM Read more >

Filip Gustavsson shuts out Rocket to lead AHL Senators to 3-0 win

OTTAWA — Filip Gustavsson made 18 saves, and the Belleville Senators blanked the Laval Rocket 3-0 on Monday in American Hockey League play. Gustavsson's second career shutout helped Belleville halt its four-game losing streak.

Mar 8, 2021 6:27 PM Read more >

Former Canadian major-leaguer Rheal Cormier dies after battle with cancer

Canadian pitcher Rheal Cormier, who spent 16 years in the major leagues, died Monday after a battle with cancer. The native of Moncton, N.B. was 53. The Philadelphia Phillies, one of Cormier's former teams, confirmed his passing.

Mar 8, 2021 6:05 PM Read more >

Toronto FC training camp halted by 'small handful' of positive COVID-19 tests

Toronto FC's pre-season has ground to a halt after a number of positive COVID-19 tests. The MLS team said Monday club personnel are currently isolating and training has halted pending contact tracing and follow-up testing.

Mar 8, 2021 2:08 PM Read more >

Wilfried Nancy named head coach of CF Montreal, team to start season in Florida

MONTREAL — After overhauling their name and look, CF Montreal have announced their latest adjustments — a new coach and a new temporary home. The club announced Monday that former assistant coach Wilfried Nancy has been promoted to the top job.

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Bassmasters Elite Series MC Dave Mercer enjoying Canadians' success on circuit

He's had a front-row seat to two Canadians securing Bassmasters Elite Series victories, but Dave Mercer feels it's only a matter of time before the circuit's third Canuck does so. Last month, Jeff Gustafson of Kenora, Ont.

Mar 8, 2021 1:23 PM Read more >