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New Redblacks GM Shawn Burke aims to create winning culture in Ottawa

New Redblacks GM Shawn Burke aims to create winning culture in Ottawa

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks expect to win and they believe Shawn Burke is the man to help them do just that. The Redblacks officially introduced Burke as their new general manager at a press conference on Monday.

Canada-US women's hockey game cancelled amid growing COVID-19 concerns

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — An exhibition game between the Canadian and American women's hockey teams has been cancelled. USA Hockey said in a statement Monday the contest scheduled for the evening is off because of COVID-19 concerns. Canada and the U.S.
Marc Kennedy joins Brad Gushue's curling team as Olympic alternate

Marc Kennedy joins Brad Gushue's curling team as Olympic alternate

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Brad Gushue's curling team bound for Beijing's Winter Olympics in February has recruited Marc Kennedy as alternate.
Toronto Raptors halt team practices, Gary Trent Jr. added to NBA's COVID-19 protocol

Toronto Raptors halt team practices, Gary Trent Jr. added to NBA's COVID-19 protocol

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have stopped practising as a team, instead working with coaches individually.
Larkin, Tarasenko, Elhers named NHL's three stars

Larkin, Tarasenko, Elhers named NHL's three stars

NEW YORK — Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, St. Louis Blues sniper Vladimir Tarasenko and Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers have been named the NHL's three stars of the week.

Mac Neil breaks record, Masse becomes most-decorated Canadian at short-course worlds

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Maggie Mac Neil is the new world record holder in the women's 50-metre backstroke. The Canadian, who won gold in the 100-metre butterfly at the Tokyo Olympics, finished in 25.

Canada's Marielle Thompson wins World Cup bronze in final ski cross race of 2021

INNICHEN, Italy — Canada's Marielle Thompson earned bronze in women's ski cross on Monday in the final World Cup race of 2021. Sweden's Sandra Naeslund won the race, with Switzerland's Fanny Smith taking silver.
Hockey Canada withdraws from Spengler Cup due to COVID-19 concerns

Hockey Canada withdraws from Spengler Cup due to COVID-19 concerns

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has withdrawn its team from the Spengler Cup. Canada often competes in the European club-based tournament based in Davos, Switzerland, sending a squad of Canadians selected off European pro teams along with some free agents.

Vincent Kompany 'disgusted' by racist abuse at Belgian game

BRUSSELS (AP) — The Belgian soccer federation opened an investigation Monday after Anderlecht coach Vincent Kompany accused rival fans of racially abusing him and his players during a league game over the weekend.
Peng Shuai tells paper she never wrote of being assaulted

Peng Shuai tells paper she never wrote of being assaulted

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied saying she was sexually assaulted, despite a November social media post attributed to her that accused a former top Communist Party official of forcing her into sex.