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Canada cruises past Slovakia 6-1 in world junior test run

Canada cruises past Slovakia 6-1 in world junior test run

MONCTON, N.B. — As the world junior championship approaches, Canada continued to look impressive in pre-tournament play with a 6-1 win over Slovakia on Wednesday at the Avenir Centre.
Rantanen scores in OT, Avalanche beat Canadiens 2-1

Rantanen scores in OT, Avalanche beat Canadiens 2-1

DENVER (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored 1:51 into overtime, Artturi Lehkonen had a goal in his first game against his former team, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games.
Siakam scores career-high 52 as Raptors snap Knicks' NBA-leading 8-game win streak

Siakam scores career-high 52 as Raptors snap Knicks' NBA-leading 8-game win streak

NEW YORK (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored a career-high 52 points and the Toronto Raptors snapped the New York Knicks’ NBA-leading eight-game winning streak 113-106 Wednesday night.
Canada's Bombito selected third by Colorado Rapids in MLS SuperDraft

Canada's Bombito selected third by Colorado Rapids in MLS SuperDraft

Montreal's Moise Bombito, a junior defender at the University of New Hampshire, has been selected third overall by the Colorado Rapids at the MLS SuperDraft.
CP reporter Lori Ewing wins Randy Starkman Award for Leadership in Sports Journalism.

CP reporter Lori Ewing wins Randy Starkman Award for Leadership in Sports Journalism.

Lori Ewing of The Canadian Press has been awarded the Randy Starkman Award of Leadership in Sports Journalism.
Jessie Fleming named Canada Soccer player of the year for second straight time

Jessie Fleming named Canada Soccer player of the year for second straight time

TORONTO — Jessie Fleming has been named Canada Soccer's player of the year for the second year in a row. The 24-year old midfielder from London, Ont.
Hockey Canada, women's team finalize one-year athlete agreement

Hockey Canada, women's team finalize one-year athlete agreement

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has reached a one-year athlete agreement with its national women's team. The agreement covers 28 athletes and is retroactive to Oct. 1, 2022, Hockey Canada said Wednesday in a statement.
Golf Canada unveils 2023 national teams under new three-tier system

Golf Canada unveils 2023 national teams under new three-tier system

An all-time high of 57 athletes were named to Golf Canada's teams on Wednesday along with eight coaches.
CF Montreal hires Hernán Losada as new head coach, acquires defender Herrera

CF Montreal hires Hernán Losada as new head coach, acquires defender Herrera

MONTREAL — CF Montreal has made major steps in restocking after a turbulent off-season. The Major League Soccer club announced Wednesday that former D.C.
Olympic speedskaters Gilmore Junio, Kaylin Irvine and Marsha Hudey retire

Olympic speedskaters Gilmore Junio, Kaylin Irvine and Marsha Hudey retire

CALGARY — Canadian Olympic speedskaters Gilmore Junio, Kaylin Irvine and Marsha Hudey announced their retirements on Wednesday.