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Parliamentary hearing on Canada Soccer turns testy with Crooks' veracity questioned

Parliamentary hearing on Canada Soccer turns testy with Crooks' veracity questioned

Newly elected Canada Soccer president Charmaine Crooks went before the Heritage Committee on Thursday, telling MPs she sees an "opportunity to reset" the beleaguered governing body.
Jets goalie Hellebuyck named Vezina Trophy finalist for third time

Jets goalie Hellebuyck named Vezina Trophy finalist for third time

NEW YORK — Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is a finalist for the Vezina Trophy for the third time Hellebuyck, Ilya Sorokin of the New York Islanders and Linus Ullmark of the Boston Bruins were named Thursday as the finalists for the award,
Reports: Ryan Reynolds' bid for NHL's Ottawa Senators will not proceed

Reports: Ryan Reynolds' bid for NHL's Ottawa Senators will not proceed

OTTAWA — It appears Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds is out as a prospective owner of the NHL's Ottawa Senators. Multiple media outlets reported Thursday that a bid for the team by real estate developers Remington Group will not proceed.
SFU names special adviser as it looks for feedback on its cancelled football team

SFU names special adviser as it looks for feedback on its cancelled football team

BURNABY, B.C. — Bob Copeland, who was the University of Waterloo's athletics director during one of the most turbulent times in the school's history, will help determine the future of Simon Fraser University's embattled football program.
Demands continue for inquiry as Canada's sport minister unveils safe sport reforms

Demands continue for inquiry as Canada's sport minister unveils safe sport reforms

OTTAWA — Canada's sport minister has announced a slate of reforms to address the safe sport crisis, but former athletes and opposition politicians are reiterating demands for a national inquiry to be held.
Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll set for another must-win start with Maple Leafs

Rookie goaltender Joseph Woll set for another must-win start with Maple Leafs

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Joseph Woll is in line to get the nod in another must-win moment.
Finally back in form, Campbell getting familiar with new teammates at CF Montreal

Finally back in form, Campbell getting familiar with new teammates at CF Montreal

MONTREAL — It’s been a long time coming, but defender George Campbell is starting to settle in with CF Montreal.
Canada women look to end HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series season on high note in France

Canada women look to end HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series season on high note in France

A season of change wraps up this weekend in Toulouse, France, for the Canadian women's rugby sevens side.
Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley to undergo hamstring procedure in England

Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley to undergo hamstring procedure in England

Toronto FC's injured list continues to grow in size and severity. "The longest I've ever had, by far," veteran coach Bob Bradley said after training Thursday.
Ovarian cancer can be hard to detect: What to know about prevention, symptoms

Ovarian cancer can be hard to detect: What to know about prevention, symptoms

Canadian-American figure skater Piper Gilles announced earlier this week that she had her left ovary removed after she was diagnosed with Stage 1 ovarian cancer in January.