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Vancouver council mulling first steps toward possible 2030 Olympic bid

Vancouver's council is considering taking the first small steps toward hosting another Olympic Games.

Nov 3, 2020 2:28 PM Read more >

Montreal Impact focused, united as tough battle for playoff spot continues

MONTREAL — The Impact should have had a brief reprieve with loved ones in Montreal this week. Instead of spending time with family, however, players remain at their temporary home in Harrison, N.J.

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Broncos GM Elway, team president Ellis positive for COVID-19

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The novel coronavirus has reached the highest levels of the Denver Broncos organization with general manager John Elway and team president Joe Ellis testing positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.

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Canada captains Scott Arfield, Christine Sinclair win Canada Soccer monthly awards

TORONTO — Canada captains Scott Arfield and Christine Sinclair have been named Canada Soccer’s players of the month for October.

Nov 3, 2020 11:43 AM Read more >

Super League wastes little time in opting for a replacement for the Toronto Wolfpack

TORONTO — One day after rejecting Toronto's bid for reinstatement, the Super League board voted unanimously Tuesday in favour of admitting a 12th team to replace the Wolfpack next season.

Nov 3, 2020 11:37 AM Read more >

Canadians Randa Markos, Malcolm Gordon to fight on UFC cards this month in Las Vegas

TORONTO — Canadian strawweight Randa (Quiet Storm) Markos will make her 16th UFC appearance when she takes on Japan's Kanako Murata on a Nov. 14 Fight Night card in Las Vegas.

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NHL trailblazer Willie O'Ree looks back on journey: 'I felt like I could do anything'

Willie O'Ree was 14 or 15 years old when he broke through his first barrier. He didn't realize it at the time. He just wanted a haircut.

Nov 3, 2020 9:07 AM Read more >

FC Edmonton hires Eric Newendorp as president and general manager

EDMONTON — FC Edmonton has named Eric Newendorp as its new president and general manager.

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Canada's Raonic downs Bedene, advances to second round at Paris Masters

PARIS — Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic beat Aljaz Bedene 6-3, 6-2 Tuesday in first-round action at the Paris Masters.

Nov 3, 2020 7:59 AM Read more >

Golf generated $18.2 billion in economic benefits for Canada in 2019 : report

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Canada's golf industry generated $18.2 billion in economic benefits across the country in 2019, according to a recent analysis. The report was produced by Group ATN Consulting Inc. on behalf of the National Allied Golf Associations.

Nov 3, 2020 6:44 AM Read more >