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Veteran quarterback Matt Nichols is happy to be reunited with Paul LaPolice in Ottawa

Veteran quarterback Matt Nichols is happy to be reunited with Paul LaPolice in Ottawa

The CFL's lengthy layoff wasn't all bad for Matt Nichols. The COVID-19 pandemic did cost the veteran quarterback a full season — and 18 game cheques.
Woods, four-time Olympian Pendrel headline Canada's cycling team for Tokyo Olympics

Woods, four-time Olympian Pendrel headline Canada's cycling team for Tokyo Olympics

TORONTO — Two-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist Catharine Pendrel headlines Canada's largest-ever Olympic cycling team.
Montreal withdraws from FIFA World Cup 2026 host bidding, citing lack of funding

Montreal withdraws from FIFA World Cup 2026 host bidding, citing lack of funding

Montreal is withdrawing its candidacy as a host city for FIFA World Cup 2026. The city said today in a brief statement it made the decision because the provincial government had withdrawn its support.

Edey has 18 points, 17 boards as Canada beats Senegal to remain unbeaten at World Cup

DAUGAVPILS, Latvia — Zach Edey had 18 points and 17 rebounds to lead Canada to an 85-56 rout of Senegal on Tuesday, to close out the group phase of the FIBA U19 men's basketball World Cup.
Anderson scores in OT, Canadiens beat Lightning to stay alive in Stanley Cup final

Anderson scores in OT, Canadiens beat Lightning to stay alive in Stanley Cup final

MONTREAL — Josh Anderson provided the rallying cry with his team down 3-0 in the Stanley Cup final. "Everyone's going to be ready ...
Fans hopeful after Canadiens beat Tampa Bay in game four of Stanley Cup final series

Fans hopeful after Canadiens beat Tampa Bay in game four of Stanley Cup final series

MONTREAL — Canadiens fans celebrating the team's overtime win in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final series against the Tampa Bay Lightning say they're hopeful the team can come back.

Anderson, Canadiens push Stanley Cup final back to Tampa for Game 5

The Stanley Cup final is heading back to Florida for a Game 5.
Game 4 loss gives Lightning chance to win Stanley Cup in front of home fans

Game 4 loss gives Lightning chance to win Stanley Cup in front of home fans

MONTREAL — For a fanbase that was forced to watch the Tampa Bay Lightning hoist the Stanley Cup in a pandemic bubble several thousand kilometres away from home last year, this could be a shot at a do-over.
Canada's Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov advance to Wimbledon quarterfinals

Canada's Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov advance to Wimbledon quarterfinals

LONDON — Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov both advanced to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon for the first time on a memorable day in Canadian men's tennis.
Redblacks offensive lineman Alex Mateas announces retirement after five CFL seasons

Redblacks offensive lineman Alex Mateas announces retirement after five CFL seasons

OTTAWA — Canadian offensive lineman Alex Mateas has retired, the Ottawa Redblacks announced Monday. Ottawa selected Mateas first overall in the 2015 CFL draft. He spent his entire career with the Redblacks, helping the team win the Grey Cup in 2016.