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Whitecaps look to stay alive, send Sounders packing at MLS is Back Tournament

The Vancouver Whitecaps look to accomplish two things at the MLS is Back Tournament on Sunday night — stay alive with a win and eliminate Cascadia rival Seattle in the process.

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Canadian Taylor Pendrith just three off the lead at Korn Ferry Tour event

SAN ANTONIO — For the third week in a row, Canadian golfer Taylor Pendrith is in contention for a title entering the final round of a Korn Ferry Tour event. Pendrith, from Richmond Hill, Ont.

Jul 17, 2020 2:43 PM Read more >

Federal government remains concerned about Blue Jays, MLB teams crossing border

OTTAWA — A top Canadian government health official says the Toronto Blue Jays' revised plan for home games is improved, but that there are still concerns about the proposal. Dr.

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Canada's James Hinchcliffe, Paul Tracy team up in IndyCar booth for Iowa races

Paul Tracy and James Hinchcliffe won't set an over/under on how many times they'll say "eh" in a broadcast together, but they say Canadian viewers are welcome to try and count.

Jul 17, 2020 2:26 PM Read more >

Whitecaps look to stay alive, send Sounders packing at MLS is Back Tournament

The Vancouver Whitecaps look to accomplish two things at the MLS is Back Tournament on Sunday night — stay alive with a win and eliminate Cascadia rival Seattle in the process.

Jul 17, 2020 1:58 PM Read more >

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck named a finalist for Vezina Trophy

NEW YORK — Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets, Tuukka Rask of the Boston Bruins and Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning are the three finalists for the 2019-20 Vezina Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL's top goaltender.

Jul 17, 2020 12:33 PM Read more >

Storm causes damage but Edmonton Oilers arena structurally sound: mayor

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers and the city's mayor say that despite rain and flood damage to Rogers Place, the arena will be ready for its half of the NHL playoffs in two weeks.

Jul 17, 2020 12:27 PM Read more >

Challenge Cup to resume next month but questions remains over the field

Rugby league's Coral Challenge Cup will resume next month with sixth-round matches including the Toronto Wolfpack.

Jul 17, 2020 11:16 AM Read more >

CFL's Edmonton Eskimos won't confirm reports they are changing name

EDMONTON — The CFL's Edmonton Eskimos are refusing to confirm two published reports that the team will change its name.

Jul 17, 2020 10:28 AM Read more >

Columbus Crew hire a second former member of Toronto FC's front office

TORONTO — One day after naming former Toronto FC executive Jaime McMillan a vice-president, Columbus Crew SC announced the hiring of former TFC assistant GM Corey Wray on Friday.

Jul 17, 2020 8:37 AM Read more >