National Sports

Canada meets Czechs in semifinal of must-win Olympic basketball qualifying event

VICTORIA — The torn Achilles tendon that sidelined Dwight Powell for much of the NBA basketball season has healed and now the Canadian is making up for lost time with a dominant performance at a must-win Olympic qualifying tournament.

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Denis Shapovalov trounces Andy Murray, advances to round of 16 at Wimbledon

LONDON — Canada's Denis Shapovalov reached Wimbledon's fourth round for the first time in his career and played All England Club spoiler by downing Britain's Andy Murray in straight sets Friday. Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont.

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Vancouver Whitecaps need focus, right mindset to turn season around: coach

In the midst of a disappointing start to the season, Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Marc Dos Santos is once again reminding his team that every game in Major League Soccer is theirs to win — or lose.

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Canada's Ben LeSage returns to test rugby after exiting World Cup with broken hand

The last time Ben LeSage played for Canada, he broke his hand. And kept playing. It happened four minutes into Canada's opening match at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, a 48-7 loss to Italy on Sept. 26 in Fukuoka City.

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Toronto FC draws 'line in the sand,' changes training in bid to end losing streak

After a woeful start to the MLS season, Toronto FC has drawn "a line in the sand" going into Saturday's game at D.C. United, according to fullback Kemar Lawrence.

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Ramon Soria scores late, FC Edmonton picks up first win of CPL season

Ramon Soria scored the winner in the 87th minute as FC Edmonton downed Forge FC 2-0 on Thursday in Canadian Premier League play.

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Zsombor-Murray, Wiens, Toth qualify for Tokyo Olympics at Canadian Diving Trials

TORONTO — Nathan Zsombor-Murray and Rylan Wiens earned their place on the Canadian Olympic Team in the open platform event on Thursday at the 2021 Canadian Diving Trials.

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Raptors' Harris "dismissed and disqualified" from NBA for anti-drug program violation

Toronto Raptors guard Jalen Harris has been "dismissed and disqualified" from the NBA for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA anti-drug program. The NBA made the announcement on Thursday.

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Toronto FC coach Chris Armas awaits word on when his players will leave for Gold Cup

Toronto FC coach Chris Armas says talks continue about when exactly his team's Gold Cup contingent leaves for the CONCACAF championship. The main portion of the tournament runs July 10 to Aug. 1.

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NFL fines Washington $10M after misconduct investigation

The NFL has fined the Washington Football Team $10 million and owner Dan Snyder is stepping away from day-to-day operations for several months after an independent investigation found the organization’s workplace “highly unprofessional," especially f

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