National Sports

Davies impresses in Bayern win; Gladbach level at top

FREIBURG, Germany — Canadian left back Alphonso Davies provided a highlight-reel assist to help Bayern Munich post a 3-1 win over Freiburg in Bundesliga action Wednesday.

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Review recommends Whitecaps improve communication and handling of complaints

An independent third-party review of the Vancouver Whitecaps stemming from allegations of harassment and bullying in 2008 against a former women's team coach has recommended the club improve its communication efforts and take steps to ensure that all

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Blue Jays sign right-handed pitcher Roark to 2-year, $24-million deal

TORONTO — Tanner Roark wasn't dissuaded by the small ballparks and big hitters of the American League East when he signed with the Blue Jays in free agency.

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NHL Notebook: Players say league has work to do in terms of self-promotion

This week's Taylor Hall trade made waves across the NHL. A star moving from a bottom-feeder to a contender is always big news.

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Former Carleton Ravens coach Dave Smart named GM of Ottawa CEBL team

OTTAWA — Former Carleton Ravens men's basketball coach Dave Smart has been named the new general manager of the Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. The expansion team made the announcement Wednesday.

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Montreal Impact sign Canadian midfielder Samuel Piette to three-year contract

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact signed Canadian midfielder Samuel Piette to a three-year contract on Wednesday. The deal includes an option for the 2023 season.

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Canada names team for International Cricket Council's U19 World Cup

TORONTO — Astan Deosammy will captain Canada at the International Cricket Council's U19 World Cup next month in South Africa. Canada is one of sixteen teams at the tournament that runs from Jan. 17 to Feb. 9.

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Twelve teams from four leagues to contest 2020 Canadian Championship

TORONTO — Twelve teams from four different leagues will contest the 2020 Canadian Championship across four rounds. The soccer tournament will open June 17 and conclude Sept.

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Canadian featherweight Felicia Spencer returns to action on UFC card in Norfolk

TORONTO — Canadian Felicia (Feenom) Spencer looks to bounce back from a July loss to former UFC featherweight champion Cris Cyborg when she takes on France's Zarah (Infinite) Fairn on Feb. 29 in a televised UFC card in Norfolk, Va.

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Tiger-Cats sign eight Canadian players, including Korol and Golding

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed eight national players, including linebacker Lukas Korol and offensive lineman Brett Golding.

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