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Former Hockey Canada executive Nicholson to testify before parliamentary committee

Former Hockey Canada executive Nicholson to testify before parliamentary committee

OTTAWA — Former Hockey Canada president and CEO Bob Nicholson is scheduled to speak before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage on Tuesday.
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Canadian rugby player suffers traumatic brain injury in Bali car crash

Canadian rugby player suffers traumatic brain injury in Bali car crash

DENPASAR, Indonesia — Canadian rugby player Nick Allen was hospitalized in Indonesia with a traumatic brain injury after a car crash last week in Bali, Rugby Canada said.
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Mental break paid big dividends for Canadian pro fisher Cooper Gallant

Mental break paid big dividends for Canadian pro fisher Cooper Gallant

He spent hundreds of hours driving his truck and boat trying to qualify for the Elite Series but it was 10 minutes of reflection that ultimately allowed Canadian Cooper Gallant to break into bass fishing's top circuit. Gallant, of Bowmanville, Ont.
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CIA director warns Russian spy chief against deploying nukes

CIA director warns Russian spy chief against deploying nukes

WASHINGTON (AP) — CIA Director Bill Burns met on Monday with his Russian intelligence counterpart to warn of consequences if Russia were to deploy a nuclear weapon in Ukraine , according to a White House National Security Council official.
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Raptors guard Trent out against Detroit with sore hip as Raptors' injury woes grow

Raptors guard Trent out against Detroit with sore hip as Raptors' injury woes grow

DETROIT — Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. has been ruled out for Toronto's game at Detroit with a sore right hip. The Raptors confirmed their latest injury hours before the Raptors and Pistons faced off at Little Caesars Arena.
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It was Tony Waiters' way for the Canadian men at the 1986 World Cup

It was Tony Waiters' way for the Canadian men at the 1986 World Cup

The Canadian team that made it to the 1986 World Cup was well-drilled under coach Tony Waiters, who knew what he wanted his players to do and what he didn't. And he made sure they knew it.
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New Tim Hortons campaign highlights Canada's hockey trailblazers

New Tim Hortons campaign highlights Canada's hockey trailblazers

TORONTO — Women's team stars Marie-Philip Poulin and Sarah Nurse, Indigenous trailblazer Bridgette Lacquette and men's para hockey captain Tyler McGregor are among the Canadian hockey stars teaming with Tim Hortons on a new hockey diversity and inclu
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Winnipeg Jets defeat Seattle Kraken 3-2 in overtime

Winnipeg Jets defeat Seattle Kraken 3-2 in overtime

SEATTLE (AP) — Mark Scheifele scored 54 seconds into overtime on Sunday night, capping a dramatic comeback as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Seattle Kraken, 3-2. Scheifele’s goal was his second of the night. He also scored in the second period.
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Bruins improve to team-record 9-0 at home, beat Canucks

Bruins improve to team-record 9-0 at home, beat Canucks

BOSTON (AP) — Patrice Bergeron scored his third goal in two days and the Boston Bruins set a team record with their ninth straight home win to start the season, beating the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Sunday.
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Blue Bombers win West final by beating Lions 28-20

Blue Bombers win West final by beating Lions 28-20

WINNIPEG — Brady Oliveira was determined to help his team get back to the Grey Cup championship game for the third straight time.
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