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Chin, Korn, Brennan elected to Figure Skating Hall of Fame

Chin, Korn, Brennan elected to Figure Skating Hall of Fame

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Two-time world bronze medalist Tiffany Chin, Miami (Ohio) University synchronized skating coach Vicki Korn, and two-time Olympic judge Lucy Joyce Brennan have been elected to the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame.
Canadian bantamweight Josh Hill hits the books in studying mental side of MMA game

Canadian bantamweight Josh Hill hits the books in studying mental side of MMA game

Canadian bantamweight (Gentleman) Josh Hill had had to battle performance anxiety as well as his opponents during his mixed martial arts career. So the 35-year-old from Fonthill, Ont., decided to do something about it.
NHL Notebook: Maple Leafs look to build on November to remember

NHL Notebook: Maple Leafs look to build on November to remember

The Maple Leafs were on the ropes. Down 2-0 after the first period to the lowly Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Oct. 27, Toronto's season could have very well careened completely off the rails.
NHL clears Islanders to return to action after two games postponed due to COVID-19

NHL clears Islanders to return to action after two games postponed due to COVID-19

NEW YORK — The New York Islanders have been cleared to resume playing after two of their recent games were postponed due to COVID-19.
Canada's Sandra Oh named alongside Dolly Parton, Simone Biles as 'People of the Year'

Canada's Sandra Oh named alongside Dolly Parton, Simone Biles as 'People of the Year'

NEW YORK — People magazine has named Canadian actor Sandra Oh, country legend Dolly Parton, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, and the nation's teachers as its "2021 People of the Year.
Woodbine Entertainment unveils 2022 Queen's Plate race date for Aug. 21, 2022

Woodbine Entertainment unveils 2022 Queen's Plate race date for Aug. 21, 2022

TORONTO — The 2022 Canadian Triple Crown will begin in August. The $1-million Queen's Plate will be held Aug. 21, 2022 at Woodbine Racetrack. Woodbine Entertainment made the announcement Wednesday.
Canadian junior men's hockey team selection camp roster

Canadian junior men's hockey team selection camp roster

OTTAWA — Canadian junior men's hockey team selection camp roster announced Wednesday by Hockey Canada, with hometown, club team and league: Goaltenders Brett Brochu, Belle River, Ont., London Knights (OHL); Sebastian Cossa, Fort McMurray, Alta.
National survey indicates many Canadians don't want NFL here at the expense of CFL

National survey indicates many Canadians don't want NFL here at the expense of CFL

TORONTO — A new national survey indicates many Canadians don't want the NFL here at the CFL's expense but may also reinforce the biggest challenge facing the Canadian league. The survey of 1,512 Canadians was conducted Nov.
Wilkinson lands dream job, but mindful she had to flee Canada to pursue soccer career

Wilkinson lands dream job, but mindful she had to flee Canada to pursue soccer career

Rhian Wilkinson's introduction as Portland Thorns head coach was filled with smiles and laughter, with effervescent general manager Karina LeBlanc adding to the feel-good Canadian moment.
Canada's stranded women's field hockey team has flights booked home from South Africa

Canada's stranded women's field hockey team has flights booked home from South Africa

Canada's junior women's field hockey team could be headed home from South Africa next week.