National Sports

Winnipeg to host NFL pre-season game between Raiders and Packers

WINNIPEG — Wade Miller is hoping the rarity of an NFL exhibition game in Canada will soften the sticker shock of hefty ticket prices.

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Stampeders reflect on slain teammate Mylan Hicks upon killer’s sentencing

CALGARY — On the day the killer of their slain teammate was sentenced, the Calgary Stampeders were thinking about Mylan Hicks and his family.

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Brent Monson rises through Stampeder coaching ranks to run the defence

CALGARY — Brent Monson's answer to the inevitable shoe question is along the lines of "you do you. I'll do me.

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Newfoundland and Labrador revels in historic hockey championship

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The historic port city of St. John's broke out in joyous celebration Tuesday night as the Newfoundland Growlers claimed the province's first-ever professional hockey championship.

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Ronaldo rape lawsuit in Vegas moved from Nevada to US court

LAS VEGAS — A lawsuit by a Nevada woman accusing soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo of raping her in 2009 at a Las Vegas Strip resort has been moved from state to federal court in Las Vegas, her lawyer said Wednesday.

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Canadian referee to miss World Cup after cancer diagnosis

Canadian referee Carol Anne Chenard has withdrawn from the Women's World Cup after being diagnosed with breast cancer. The 42-year-old from Summerside, Prince Edward Island, refereed the final of the 2016 Olympic women's soccer tournament.

Jun 5, 2019 1:13 PM Read more >

Rory McIlroy impressed with Raptors fans after taking in Game 2 of NBA Finals

ANCASTER, Ont. — The passion of Toronto Raptors fans during the NBA Finals has impressed Rory McIlroy. The No.

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Johnson skeptical about defending Canadian Open with new course, tougher field

ANCASTER, Ont. — A couple of key changes have stacked the odds against Dustin Johnson as he tries to defend his RBC Canadian Open title. The No.

Jun 5, 2019 12:25 PM Read more >

Woodbine Entertainment unveils new $500,000 Canadian Triple Crown racing bonus

TORONTO — Woodbine Entertainment is adding a lot more spice to the Canadian Triple Crown. Woodbine announced a $500,000 bonus will be awarded to the connections of a horse winning the Canadian Triple Crown, effective immediately.

Jun 5, 2019 8:38 AM Read more >

A look at Canadian world Cup goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe

A look at Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe: AGE: 32. HOMETOWN: Stony Plain, Alta. CANADA EXPERIENCE: 61 caps, 29 clean sheets. CLUB TEAM: North Carolina Courage (NWSL). FAVOURITE GOALKEEPER: Hugo Lloris, France and Tottenham.

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