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Hakimi's 'Panenka' penalty advances Morocco at World Cup

Hakimi's 'Panenka' penalty advances Morocco at World Cup

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — The sheer audacity. The simple execution. And then … delirium.
Family comes first for retired B.C. Lions receiver Bryan Burnham

Family comes first for retired B.C. Lions receiver Bryan Burnham

VANCOUVER — Bryan Burnham says he's been fortunate to play eight years in the CFL, and even more so to spend his entire career with one team. He is just not prepared to sacrifice family for football anymore.
Ronaldo-less Portugal beats Switzerland 6-1 at World Cup

Ronaldo-less Portugal beats Switzerland 6-1 at World Cup

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — With Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench, the superstar striker’s replacement scored a hat trick to lead Portugal over Switzerland 6-1 and into the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.
Ronaldo benched for World Cup match against Switzerland

Ronaldo benched for World Cup match against Switzerland

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped from the starting lineup for Portugal's match against Switzerland on Tuesday in the round of 16 of the World Cup.
Morocco beats Spain on penalties to advance at World Cup

Morocco beats Spain on penalties to advance at World Cup

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Morocco became the first Arab nation and only the fourth African nation to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Spain 3-0 in a penalty shootout on Tuesday.
Habs' Price apologizes for timing of pro-gun post, honours 1989 massacre victims

Habs' Price apologizes for timing of pro-gun post, honours 1989 massacre victims

Montreal Canadiens star Carey Price apologized on Tuesday to people affected by the 1989 Montreal massacre after he made a social media post in support of a firearms rights group in the days leading up to the anniversary of the mass shooting.
Canadian men's curling championship makes return to Regina in 2024

Canadian men's curling championship makes return to Regina in 2024

REGINA — The Canadian men's curling championship is returning to Regina. Curling Canada announced Tuesday that the 2024 Brier will take place March 1-10 at the Brandt Centre.
Impressions of Qatar: A World Cup like no other, just like the country itself

Impressions of Qatar: A World Cup like no other, just like the country itself

DOHA — Qatar has been no ordinary FIFA World Cup. More like a one-of-a-kind tournament in a one-of-a-kind country.
Jays reliever Jordan Romano wins Tip O'Neill Award as top Canadian player for 2022

Jays reliever Jordan Romano wins Tip O'Neill Award as top Canadian player for 2022

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano was named the winner of the Tip O'Neill Award on Tuesday as Canadian baseball player of the year.
England rugby coach Eddie Jones fired after poor run

England rugby coach Eddie Jones fired after poor run

LONDON (AP) — England coach Eddie Jones was fired on Tuesday, less than a year out from the Rugby World Cup.