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AP Exclusive: Full-blown boycott pushed for Beijing Olympics

AP Exclusive: Full-blown boycott pushed for Beijing Olympics

Groups alleging human-rights abuses against minorities in China are calling for a full-blown boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, a move likely to ratchet up pressure on the International Olympic Committee, athletes, sponsors and sports fe
Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez wins first-round match at Serbia Open

Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez wins first-round match at Serbia Open

BELGRADE, Serbia — Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez is heading to the second round of the Serbia Open. Fernandez, from Laval, Que., beat Polona Hercog of Slovenia 7-5, 6-1 in the opening round of the WTA Tour clay-court event on Monday.
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck confident, hungry heading into playoffs

Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck confident, hungry heading into playoffs

WINNIPEG — Thoughts of winning hockey’s ultimate prize are never far from Connor Hellebuyck’s mind. The Winnipeg Jets goalie has experienced the thrill of playoff hockey three seasons in a row. He’s been named the league’s best netminder.
Former CFL stars Gabriel, Dalla Riva and Mueller all curious to watch Ticats rookie

Former CFL stars Gabriel, Dalla Riva and Mueller all curious to watch Ticats rookie

When Jake Burt makes his Hamilton Tiger-Cats home debut, the eyes of one of the CFL's greatest tight ends will be among those fixed upon him. Hamilton took the former Boston College tight end No.
Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen sued over alleged sexual assault

Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen sued over alleged sexual assault

VANCOUVER — A civil lawsuit has been filed alleging that Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen sexually assaulted a young woman. A statement of claim filed in Kelowna, B.C.
Nurse faces a busy off-season, much busier if Canada qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Nurse faces a busy off-season, much busier if Canada qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

It wasn't the last-minute move to Florida, the mad scramble to find housing, or playing so-called home games 2,000 kilometres from Toronto. The NBA pulled off a herculean task in playing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Long overdue': Leafs, Canadiens legends eagerly awaiting playoff series

'Long overdue': Leafs, Canadiens legends eagerly awaiting playoff series

Frank Mahovlich can't pick a side.
Eurovision Song Contest is back, ready to defy the pandemic

Eurovision Song Contest is back, ready to defy the pandemic

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Pounding beats? Check. Uplifting lyrics? Check. Huge, backlit white wings? Check.
Canadian show jumper Eric Lamaze withdraws from Tokyo short list

Canadian show jumper Eric Lamaze withdraws from Tokyo short list

BRUSSELS — Canada's most decorated show jumper won't compete in the Tokyo Olympics. Eric Lamaze, owner of Olympic gold, silver and bronze medals, has withdrawn from Equestrian Canada's short list for the Summer Games.
Lindholm OT winner gives Flames 6-5 win over Canucks despite blowing four-goal lead

Lindholm OT winner gives Flames 6-5 win over Canucks despite blowing four-goal lead

VANCOUVER — In a game with little to play for besides pride, the Vancouver Canucks felt they did enough to hold their heads high despite losing in overtime. The Canucks overcame a four-goal deficit in the third period against Calgary to force OT.
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