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National Capital Commission extends LeBreton Flats dispute deadline

National Capital Commission extends LeBreton Flats dispute deadline

OTTAWA — The National Capital Commission has granted the parties involved in a dispute over a plan to build a community featuring a new downtown arena for the Ottawa Senators more time to resolve their differences before cancelling their development
Sooners QB, A's pick Kyler Murray declares for NFL draft

Sooners QB, A's pick Kyler Murray declares for NFL draft

Kyler Murray, the first-round Major League Baseball draft pick and Heisman Trophy-winning Oklahoma quarterback, declared himself eligible for the NFL draft on Monday.
NLL's Philadelphia Wings fire announcer after racially insensitive remarks

NLL's Philadelphia Wings fire announcer after racially insensitive remarks

PHILADELPHIA — Shawny Hill has been fired by the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League two days after he made racially insensitive comments about a First Nations player on the visiting Georgia Swarm.
Canadian women's rugby sevens team opens against Fiji at Sydney Sevens

Canadian women's rugby sevens team opens against Fiji at Sydney Sevens

TORONTO — Canada has been drawn in a group with Fiji, Ireland and Russia at the HSBC Sydney Sevens. The Feb. 1-3 tournament is the third round of the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series.
Receiver Diego Jair Viamontes goes first overall in LFA/CFL draft

Receiver Diego Jair Viamontes goes first overall in LFA/CFL draft

Diego Jair Viamontes will forever have a place in Canadian football history. The receiver with Mayas of Mexico's Liga de Futbol Americano Profesional was the first player taken in the first-ever LFA/CFL draft on Monday. Viamontes went No.
Former Montreal Canadiens defenceman Josh Gorges retires after 13 NHL seasons

Former Montreal Canadiens defenceman Josh Gorges retires after 13 NHL seasons

KELOWNA, B.C. — Free agent defenceman Josh Gorges retired on Monday after 13 seasons in the National Hockey League. The 34-year-old native of Kelowna, B.C.
Raptors star Kawhi Leonard named NBA's Eastern Conference player of the week

Raptors star Kawhi Leonard named NBA's Eastern Conference player of the week

TORONTO — Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard was named the NBA's Eastern Conference player of the week on Monday, the sixth time he's earned the honour and second time this season with Toronto. Leonard led the Raptors in scoring last week, averaging 30.
York 9 of CPL signs former Toronto FC homegrown player Manuel Aparicio

York 9 of CPL signs former Toronto FC homegrown player Manuel Aparicio

TORONTO — York 9 has signed former Toronto FC homegrown player Manuel Aparicio.
Brooke Henderson looks to set Canadian golf record in 2019

Brooke Henderson looks to set Canadian golf record in 2019

On the airplane from Ottawa after her Christmas holidays, everyone recognized Brooke Henderson. "That was just kind of different, but kind of cool," said Henderson with a laugh from Naples, Fla.
Toronto FC picks Clemson defender in MLS draft but most teams pass final 2 rounds

Toronto FC picks Clemson defender in MLS draft but most teams pass final 2 rounds

Toronto FC selected Clemson defender Patrick Bunk-Andersen in the third round (64th overall) as the MLS SuperDraft resumed Monday. The 24-year-old from Denmark played 82 games in four seasons at Clemson.