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Canada's coach John Herdman gives instructions to his players during the international friendly soccer match between Qatar and Canada, at the Viola Park stadium in Vienna, Austria, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Florian Schroetter

Herdman summons largely MLS roster to camp in Bahrain ahead of World Cup

Canada coach John Herdman has summoned his MLS troops for a camp…

Canada's coach John Herdman gives instructions to his players during the international friendly soccer match between Qatar and Canada, at the Viola Park stadium in Vienna, Austria, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Florian Schroetter
Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash shouts from the bench in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Boston.  THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Steven Senne

Struggling Nets part ways with Canadian coach and basketball Hall of Famer Steve Nash

Canadian head coach Steve Nash is out in Brooklyn after a disappointing…

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash shouts from the bench in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Boston.  THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Steven Senne
Canada's Phil Scrubb reaches for the ball during a Group H match against Lithuania for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in Dongguan in south China's Guangdong province on Tuesday, Sep. 3, 2019. Canada's men's national team roster will consist of less NBA talent and more pro experience from elsewhere heading into the fifth World Cup qualifying window. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP

Canada finalizes training camp roster for FIBA World Cup qualifiers in Edmonton

Canada’s men’s national basketball team roster will consist of less NBA talent…

Canada's Phil Scrubb reaches for the ball during a Group H match against Lithuania for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in Dongguan in south China's Guangdong province on Tuesday, Sep. 3, 2019. Canada's men's national team roster will consist of less NBA talent and more pro experience from elsewhere heading into the fifth World Cup qualifying window. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP
Canada's women's national soccer team head coach Bev Priestman leaves the field after team practice ahead of two friendly matches against Nigeria, in Vancouver, on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Priestman announces her roster for a two-game series against ninth-ranked Brazil in the November international window. The seventh-ranked Canadian women, who are building towards next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, are currently riding a four-game win streak. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canada coach makes the most of injury absences, gives others a chance to shine

While Bev Priestman remains frustrated in her attempt to call in a…

Canada's women's national soccer team head coach Bev Priestman leaves the field after team practice ahead of two friendly matches against Nigeria, in Vancouver, on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Priestman announces her roster for a two-game series against ninth-ranked Brazil in the November international window. The seventh-ranked Canadian women, who are building towards next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, are currently riding a four-game win streak. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Maggie Mac Neil golden as FINA World Cup returns to Canada after COVID-19

Dozens of children leaned over the gallery railing at Toronto Pan Am…

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Team Canada’s Sophie de Goede lines up for a penalty kick against Team Italy during second half test match rugby action at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C., on Sunday, July 24, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Team Canada’s Sophie de Goede lines up for a penalty kick against Team Italy during second half test match rugby action at Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C., on Sunday, July 24, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Team Einarson/Gushue skip Kerri Einarson, left, and third Brad Gushue pose with the trophy after defeating Team Sahaidak/Lott at the Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship final in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, March 25, 2021. Gushue and Kerri Einarson face some nontraditional opponents in the inaugural Pan Continental championship starting Monday in Calgary. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Canada takes on new international challengers in Pan Continental Curling Championship

Canada’s Brad Gushue and Kerri Einarson face some non-traditional opponents in the…

Team Einarson/Gushue skip Kerri Einarson, left, and third Brad Gushue pose with the trophy after defeating Team Sahaidak/Lott at the Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship final in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, March 25, 2021. Gushue and Kerri Einarson face some nontraditional opponents in the inaugural Pan Continental championship starting Monday in Calgary. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Water polo balls are stored nearby the pool between matches at the Pan Am Games in Markham, Ontario, Thursday, July 9, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Felipe Dana

Four former water polo athletes file $5.5-million suit against Water Polo Canada

Four former members of the national water polo team have filed a…

Water polo balls are stored nearby the pool between matches at the Pan Am Games in Markham, Ontario, Thursday, July 9, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Felipe Dana
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Ponoka Stampede sends off CFR contingent in style

A testament to the Ponoka-area’s rodeo heritage, a fair-sized contingent of local…

(Photos by Emily Jaycox/Ponoka News)
Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, left, is congratulated by Zach Hyman (18) after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Nugent-Hopkins leads Oilers to 3-1 win over Blues

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored his 200th career goal to break a tie in…

Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, left, is congratulated by Zach Hyman (18) after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Hockey Canada says members of its 2003 men's world junior hockey championship team is being investigated for a group sexual assault. Hockey Canada logo at an event in Toronto on November 1, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Hockey Canada signs on to Abuse-Free Sport following months of controversy

Hockey Canada says it has become a full signatory to Abuse-Free Sport,…

Hockey Canada says members of its 2003 men's world junior hockey championship team is being investigated for a group sexual assault. Hockey Canada logo at an event in Toronto on November 1, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Canada's players receive the trophy after The IIHF World Championship Woman's ice hockey gold medal match between USA and Canada in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Bo Amstrup-Ritzau Scanpix via AP

Canada’s roster for women’s hockey Rivalry Series against U.S. loaded with gold

Canada’s roster for the first three games of its women’s Rivalry Series…

Canada's players receive the trophy after The IIHF World Championship Woman's ice hockey gold medal match between USA and Canada in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Bo Amstrup-Ritzau Scanpix via AP
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A Hockey Canada logo is shown on the jersey of a player with Canada’s National Junior Team during a training camp practice in Calgary, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Hockey Canada will not collect participants’ fee for 2022-23 season

Hockey Canada says it will not collect a participant assessment fee for…

A Hockey Canada logo is shown on the jersey of a player with Canada’s National Junior Team during a training camp practice in Calgary, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) saves the tip by Winnipeg Jets’ Pierre-Luc Dubois (13) as Jeff Petry (26) defends during third period NHL playoff action in Winnipeg on Friday, June 4, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Canadiens’ Price prioritizing being pain-free in everyday life, no plans to retire

Carey Price’s outlook on his health has shifted but without any intent…

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) saves the tip by Winnipeg Jets’ Pierre-Luc Dubois (13) as Jeff Petry (26) defends during third period NHL playoff action in Winnipeg on Friday, June 4, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper celebrates with the trophy after winning the baseball NL Championship Series in Game 5 against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Phillies, Astros to square off in World Series

Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber breaking the Bank in Philly. Yordan Alvarez…

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper celebrates with the trophy after winning the baseball NL Championship Series in Game 5 against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime returns the ball during the men’s singles final against Sebastian Korda of the United States at the European Open tennis tournament in Antwerp, Belgium, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Olivier Matthys
Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime returns the ball during the men’s singles final against Sebastian Korda of the United States at the European Open tennis tournament in Antwerp, Belgium, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Olivier Matthys
Quebec skip Jean-Michel Menard calls the sweep as they play Alberta in draw 11 action at the Tim Hortons Brier curling championship at Mile One Centre in St. John's on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Menard scored three points in the extra end for a 9-6 victory over Finland's Markus Sipila on Friday at the world mixed curling championship. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Canada beats Finland 9-6 to reach semifinals at world mixed curling championship

Canada’s Jean-Michel Menard scored three points in the extra end for a…

Quebec skip Jean-Michel Menard calls the sweep as they play Alberta in draw 11 action at the Tim Hortons Brier curling championship at Mile One Centre in St. John's on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Menard scored three points in the extra end for a 9-6 victory over Finland's Markus Sipila on Friday at the world mixed curling championship. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
FILE - Toronto Blue Jays interim manager John Schneider looks on from the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Blue Jays rewarded Schneider for his strong performance as their interim manager, agreeing to terms with him Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, on a new contract. Schneider agreed to a three-year deal as manager with a team option for 2026, the Blue Jays said. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Blue Jays agree to terms with manager John Schneider on three-year deal

The Toronto Blue Jays and manager John Schneider have agreed to terms…

FILE - Toronto Blue Jays interim manager John Schneider looks on from the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Blue Jays rewarded Schneider for his strong performance as their interim manager, agreeing to terms with him Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, on a new contract. Schneider agreed to a three-year deal as manager with a team option for 2026, the Blue Jays said. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Canadian national men's soccer team head coach John Herdman watches a training session for a CONCACAF Nations League match against Curacao, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canadian men add warm-up match against Bahrain ahead of Qatar World Cup

Canada has finalized its pre-World Cup plans, adding a warm-up game and…

Canadian national men's soccer team head coach John Herdman watches a training session for a CONCACAF Nations League match against Curacao, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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