National Sports

Vancouver Canucks' COVID-19 outbreak a 'cautionary tale': Dr. Bonnie Henry

VANCOUVER — B.C.'s provincial health officer says the COVID-19 outbreak sweeping through the Vancouver Canucks is a "cautionary tale." Dr.

Apr 6, 2021 4:31 PM Read more >

Canada brings forward Jenna Hellstrom into camp ahead of Wales, England friendlies

CARDIFF, United Kingdom — Canada coach Bev Priestman has added forward Jenna Hellstrom to camp ahead of women's soccer friendlies against Wales and England. The 26-year-old from Sudbury, Ont.

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MLB moves All-Star Game to Denver's Coors Field

DENVER — Atlanta, you're out. Denver, you're up.

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Chicago Cubs set to honour Canadian Ferguson Jenkins with statue

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs will erect a statue of Ferguson Jenkins outside Wrigley Field to honour the Canadian pitcher. The Cubs say a likeness of the Hall of Famer could be unveiled as early as next year. Jenkins, from Chatham, Ont.

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Toronto FC up for CONCACAF Champions League challenge of Mexico's Club Leon

Toronto FC kicks off its 2021 season in deep water Wednesday, taking on Club Leon in Mexico in the first leg of their Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League round-of-16 tie.

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Sabres sitting Taylor Hall in anticipation he'll be traded

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres are taking the precautionary step of scratching forward Taylor Hall for their game at New Jersey on Tuesday night in anticipation the NHL's 2018 MVP will will be traded in the coming days.

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Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price will miss trip to Toronto for medical treatment

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price will not make the trip to Toronto for a game against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, with the club saying he is staying home to get medical treatment.

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Toronto FC players and staff start getting COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida

The first group of Toronto FC personnel has received its first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine with more to follow.

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Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez wins clay-court opener in Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez beat No. 16 seed Zhang Shuai of China 6-3, 6-1 in the opening round of the Volvo Car Open on Tuesday.

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Ottawa Senators making change at goaltending coach, bringing in Zac Bierk

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have named Zac Bierk as their goaltending coach after reassigning Pierre Groulx to a scouting and development role. A native of Peterborough, Ont.

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