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Longtime Belleville Bulls, Kingston Frontenacs coach Larry Mavety dies at age 78

Longtime Belleville Bulls, Kingston Frontenacs coach Larry Mavety dies at age 78

There was never a question in Brian Kilrea's mind where he stood with Larry Mavety. "Larry was one of a kind," said Kilrea, the longtime head coach/GM of the OHL's Ottawa 67's. "He was afraid of no one and his word was his bond.
Lyon defender Kadeisha Buchanan named Canadian Women's Player of the Year

Lyon defender Kadeisha Buchanan named Canadian Women's Player of the Year

Canadian Kadeisha Buchanan has been swimming with the sharks for four seasons now, helping anchor the Olympique Lyonnais defence as the French powerhouse cruised to one trophy after another. The hard-nosed centre back from Brampton, Ont.
Forge FC to play CONCACAF Champions League play-in match Tuesday in Honduras

Forge FC to play CONCACAF Champions League play-in match Tuesday in Honduras

TORONTO — Hamilton's Forge FC looks to book its ticket to the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League on Tuesday against CD Marathon in Honduras.
Premature ending to 2020 thoroughbred racing season costly to Woodbine Entertainment

Premature ending to 2020 thoroughbred racing season costly to Woodbine Entertainment

TORONTO — A shortened 2020 thoroughbred racing season proved very costly to Woodbine Entertainment. The organization announced Friday the reduced campaign produced an all-sources handle of $462.042 million.
Chris Finch, Jama Mahlalela join Nick Nurse's Toronto Raptors staff as assistants

Chris Finch, Jama Mahlalela join Nick Nurse's Toronto Raptors staff as assistants

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have hired former New Orleans Pelicans associate head coach Chris Finch and ex-Raptors 905 head coach Jama Mahlalela as assistant coaches for Nick Nurse's staff.
Minnesota advances to Western final, beating Sporting KC 3-0

Minnesota advances to Western final, beating Sporting KC 3-0

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Kevin Molino scored twice in the first half, Canadian goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair picked up his eighth shutout and Minnesota United advanced to the MLS Western Conference finals, beating Sporting Kansas City 3-0 on Thursday night.
Rangers will not loan Lafrenière to Canada for world junior hockey championship

Rangers will not loan Lafrenière to Canada for world junior hockey championship

RED DEER, Alta. — Alexis Lafrenière will not be going for another gold medal this winter.
Two Grand Slam events added to curling bubble at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary

Two Grand Slam events added to curling bubble at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary

After a long wait, some clarity finally arrived on the curling scene this week with word that a Calgary "bubble" will be used to salvage several top events this season.
Nuggets star Jamal Murray crossing fingers that he can play for Canada at Olympics

Nuggets star Jamal Murray crossing fingers that he can play for Canada at Olympics

DENVER — Playing for Canada's men's basketball team at the Olympics next year would be a wonderful opportunity for Jamal Murray, but the Denver Nuggets star has no idea how realistic that is at this stage.
Alphonso Davies' remarkable year continues with Canadian Player of the Year award

Alphonso Davies' remarkable year continues with Canadian Player of the Year award

Five trophies with Bayern Munich. And now a second Canadian Men's Player of the Year award in three years. Alphonso Davies, at 20 already Canada's most famous soccer export, has been on a roll in 2020.