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MLS playoff schedule set; Montreal Impact face New England Revolution Nov. 20

The Audi MLS Cup playoffs are set. Major League Soccer confirmed its playoff schedule on Monday, starting with two play-in matches to set up Round 1 that opens Nov. 21. The No. 9 seed Montreal Impact play the No.

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Moguls king Mikael Kingsbury ready for a season of twists and turns

Mikael Kingsbury is prepared for a moguls season that's subject to change. The reigning Olympic and world champion's goal in 2020-21 is continued international domination, if a season can go ahead amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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"Resilient spirit" among Canada's women's basketball players amid pandemic

Living within the strict boundaries of the WNBA bubble in Florida took a toll on Natalie Achonwa's mental and emotional well-being.

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Vancouver Whitecaps, Montreal Impact stars receive 'Team of the Week' honours

There's plenty of Canadian content on Major League Soccer's final Team of the Week for the regular season.

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Canadian international forward Marcus Haber leaves Cavalry FC after one season

CALGARY — Canadian international forward Marcus Haber is leaving Cavalry FC after one season. The 31-year-old Vancouver native signed with the Canadian Premier League team on July 31 ahead of the Island Games.

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Source: Reilly files grievance against B.C. Lions reportedly over an unpaid guarantee

TORONTO — B.C. Lions quarterback Mike Reilly has filed a grievance against the CFL team reportedly over the non-payment of guaranteed money. A CFL source confirmed Monday the grievance had been filed.

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Winnipeg Jets sign top draft pick Cole Perfetti to entry-level contract

Cole Perfetti says physically holding his first contract with the Winnipeg Jets was surreal. The Jets chose the 18-year-old centre from Whitby, Ont., 10th overall at the NHL draft last month and officially inked him to a deal Monday.

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Toronto Wolfpack coach Brian McDermott left angry and bitter over team's demise

TORONTO — One week after Super League rejected the Toronto Wolfpack's bid for reinstatement, Wolfpack coach Brian McDermott remains angry, bitter and incredulous. "I won't pull any punches," said the 50-year-old former Royal Marine.

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Royce Metchie had feeling early that his younger brother a future playing football

When Royce Metchie was in Grade 8, he had an inkling his youngest brother could be a special football player. "There were times at recess when we were playing flag or touch football and I remember thinking, 'Well the teams are uneven.

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Howie Meeker, who went from Stanley Cup-winner to colourful analyst, dies at age 97

Howie Meeker, who went from Stanley Cup-winner to Canadian hockey icon as a colourful TV hockey analyst who wore his heart on his sleeve, has died. He was 97. A spokesman for the Toronto Maple Leafs confirmed via email that Meeker died on Sunday.

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