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Former Canada coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller on the job in his native Denmark

Former Canada coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller on the job in his native Denmark

While Canada continues its search for his replacement as women's soccer coach, Kenneth Heiner-Moller is back at work in his native Denmark.
Going the Distance: Raptors and Celtics ready to cap dramatic series with Game 7

Going the Distance: Raptors and Celtics ready to cap dramatic series with Game 7

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse has worked his top players hard in their second-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics. Don't expect that to change in the decisive Game 7 on Friday night.
Tour de France rookie Hirschi wins longest stage

Tour de France rookie Hirschi wins longest stage

SARRAN, France — Tour de France rookie Marc Hirschi won the longest stage of this year's race with a bold solo breakaway Thursday on a previously unused sharp ascent, making up for two previous near misses.
Lance Stroll says he won't play sidekick to Sebastien Vettel next season

Lance Stroll says he won't play sidekick to Sebastien Vettel next season

Coming off a career-best result, Canada's Lance Stroll is confident he won't simply be Sebastian Vettel's sidekick for Aston Martin next season in Formula One.
Canadian Eugenie Bouchard knocks off top seed to reach Istanbul quarterfinals

Canadian Eugenie Bouchard knocks off top seed to reach Istanbul quarterfinals

ISTANBUL — Canadian qualifier Eugenie Bouchard has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Istanbul Tennis Championship after recording a big upset on Thursday. Bouchard, from Westmount, Que., beat No. 1 seed and world No.
Curling schedule loses six more events because of COVID-19

Curling schedule loses six more events because of COVID-19

Curling Canada has cancelled six more events in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization announced Thursday it has cancelled the Continental Cup in Oakville, Ont., the Canadian under-18 championships in Timmins, Ont.
Highs, lows of a Canadian hockey team goaltender exposed in "The Role I Played"

Highs, lows of a Canadian hockey team goaltender exposed in "The Role I Played"

Sami Jo Small often felt conflicted about her role on the Canadian women's hockey team. The goaltender started 51 games for Canada over her decade on the national team.
Lowry and Toronto Raptors force Game 7 with double-overtime thriller

Lowry and Toronto Raptors force Game 7 with double-overtime thriller

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Playing on weary legs and with a gash on his chin that required three post-game stitches to close, Kyle Lowry backed his big behind into Boston's Kemba Walker with 11.
Kucherov scores late; Lightning take 2-0 lead over Islanders

Kucherov scores late; Lightning take 2-0 lead over Islanders

EDMONTON — Even though the Tampa Bay Lightning seem to possess some overtime magic in the playoffs, this was not the the time for more hockey.
Altidore's late tally leads Toronto FC to important win over Montreal Impact

Altidore's late tally leads Toronto FC to important win over Montreal Impact

MONTREAL — Greg Vanney wanted Toronto FC to play Wednesday night's game as if it were a cup final, and that's exactly the performance he got from Jozy Altidore.