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Long after CFL tenure, veteran football coach Adam Rita is still involved in the game

Long after CFL tenure, veteran football coach Adam Rita is still involved in the game

Adam Rita has no intention of slowing down any time soon. More than a decade after leaving the CFL, the amiable 73-year-old native of Kauai, Hawaii, is still in football.
Winnipeg Jets, Montreal Canadiens ready to begin North Division final

Winnipeg Jets, Montreal Canadiens ready to begin North Division final

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets host the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the NHL's North Division final tonight. Both teams recorded upsets in the first round of the playoffs.
David Wotherspoon, Nick Dasovic share ties with Canada and Scotland's St. Johnstone

David Wotherspoon, Nick Dasovic share ties with Canada and Scotland's St. Johnstone

Despite being born some 21 years and 7,000 kilometres apart, David Wotherspoon and Nick Dasovic share a special bond. Born in Perth, Scotland, Wotherspoon grew up supporting St. Johnstone, his local club.
Canadian women beat Germany, pick up second straight win at Volleyball Nations League

Canadian women beat Germany, pick up second straight win at Volleyball Nations League

RIMINI, Italy — Canada's women's volleyball team picked up its second straight win at the Volleyball Nations League with a 3-0 victory over Germany on Wednesday.
Calgary to host women's world hockey championship after Nova Scotia event cancelled

Calgary to host women's world hockey championship after Nova Scotia event cancelled

CALGARY — The women's world hockey championship will take place this summer in Calgary after the event was cancelled in Nova Scotia earlier this year. Hockey Canada announced Wednesday that the 10-country tournament will take place Aug.
Woman hopeful sharing story about alleged sexual misconduct by Alomar helps others

Woman hopeful sharing story about alleged sexual misconduct by Alomar helps others

A woman is speaking out about alleged sexual misconduct by former Toronto Blue Jays star Roberto Alomar and says she's hopeful her story can help others.
Vancouver Whitecaps acquire forward Brian White from New York Red Bulls

Vancouver Whitecaps acquire forward Brian White from New York Red Bulls

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have added another attacker to their roster, picking up forward Brian White from the New York Red Bulls. White, a 25-year-old from Flemington, N.J.
Fernandez eliminated from French Open with loss to 23rd-seed Keys

Fernandez eliminated from French Open with loss to 23rd-seed Keys

PARIS — Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez was eliminated from the French Open after losing 6-1, 7-5 to American Madison Keys in a second-round match Wednesday. Fernandez, the world No. 69 from Laval, Que.
Canadian IOC member Dick Pound says Olympics will go on, despite COVID concerns

Canadian IOC member Dick Pound says Olympics will go on, despite COVID concerns

TORONTO — Canadian lawyer and long-standing IOC member Dick Pound says if there was a drop-dead date for cancelling or postponing the Tokyo Olympics, that day has passed.
Nurse's shot at the buzzer lifts Mercury over Sky

Nurse's shot at the buzzer lifts Mercury over Sky

CHICAGO (AP) — Canada's Kia Nurse sank a 3-pointer a step inside the half-court line as time expired and the Phoenix Mercury closed the game on a 14-3 run to beat the Chicago Sky 84-83 on Tuesday night.
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