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Homan wins fourth straight in women's world curling, 9-4 over Norway

Homan wins fourth straight in women's world curling, 9-4 over Norway

SYDNEY, N.S. — Canada's Rachel Homan continued to roll at the women's world curling championship with a 9-4 win Monday over Norway's Marianne Roervik. Homan improved to 4-0 after Canada's lone game of the day at Centre 200.
Walker, Muyres move to 3-0 at Canadian mixed doubles curling championship

Walker, Muyres move to 3-0 at Canadian mixed doubles curling championship

FREDERICTON — Laura Walker and Kirk Muyres earned a 9-3 win over Jasmin Gibeau and Audrey Laplante to improve to 3-0 at the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship Monday.
Ottawa's PWHL team makes trade deadline deals

Ottawa's PWHL team makes trade deadline deals

TORONTO — Ottawa's Professional Women's Hockey League team made a couple trade-deadline moves on Monday to bolster its roster. Ottawa acquired forward Tereza Vanisova from Montreal in exchange for defender Amanda Boulier.
Basketball, music festival hang in balance in Saskatchewan teacher labour dispute

Basketball, music festival hang in balance in Saskatchewan teacher labour dispute

REGINA — Saskatchewan's escalating labour dispute with teachers has left a provincial basketball tournament hanging in the balance, with some students saying it's frustrating the adults can't play well together.
Canadian Jeff Gustafson ready to defend $1-million Bassmaster Classic title

Canadian Jeff Gustafson ready to defend $1-million Bassmaster Classic title

The odds don't favour Canadian Jeff Gustafson successfully defending his US$1-million Bassmaster Classic title. The Kenora, Ont.
Reprieve for Whitecaps coach as MLS reduces Vanni Sartini's ban by two games

Reprieve for Whitecaps coach as MLS reduces Vanni Sartini's ban by two games

Vancouver Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini has got a reprieve from Major League Soccer.
Edmonton Elks add Jason Shivers, four others to coaching staff

Edmonton Elks add Jason Shivers, four others to coaching staff

EDMONTON — Chris Jones is easing his workload. The Edmonton Elks announced Monday that Jason Shivers will be the team’s assistant head coach, defensive coordinator and linebackers coach this season.
Five Canadians to watch in NCAA men's basketball tournament

Five Canadians to watch in NCAA men's basketball tournament

March Madness has arrived with several Canadians looking to leave their mark. The NCAA men's basketball tournament begins Tuesday with two First Four games, followed by 32 first-round games on Thursday and Friday.
Edmonton Oilers sign Canadian university goalie Connor Ungar

Edmonton Oilers sign Canadian university goalie Connor Ungar

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed Canadian university goalie Connor Ungar to a two-year, entry-level contract. Ungar posted a 20-6-0 record, a 2.15 goals-against average and a .932 save percentage in his rookie season at Brock University.
New Canada Soccer boss acknowledges need to "rebuild trust with soccer community

New Canada Soccer boss acknowledges need to "rebuild trust with soccer community

Kevin Blue, Canada Soccer's new general secretary and CEO, acknowledged Monday the governing body's need "to rebuild trust" with the soccer community.