National Sports

Swimming Canada CEO Ahmed El-Awadi steps down to pursue other opportunities

TORONTO — Ahmed El-Awadi is stepping down as the chief executive officer of Swimming Canada. The governing body said Wednesday that El-Awadi is leaving to pursue other opportunities and spend more time with family.

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Dutch defender Klomp finds home with Calgary's Cavalry FC in Canadian Premier League

Daan Klomp, his club career stalling in his native Netherlands, was considering quitting football for a day job in 2020.

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Canada's Aaron Cockerill's steady improvement takes him to DP World Tour playoffs

Aaron Cockerill has been carefully working away at his golf game like a master craftsman, just chipping away with a hammer and chisel.

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Blues' Dylan Holloway escapes serious injury after being struck in neck by puck

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Niederreiter scores twice in 900th career game as Jets beat Utah 3-0

WINNIPEG — Nino Niederreiter showed his veteran savvy in his 900th NHL career game on Tuesday.

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Company ordered to pay $200,000 in Alberta arena workplace death

TOFIELD, Alta. — A recreation facility equipment supplier has been ordered to pay $200,000 after a worker was killed at an arena in central Alberta.

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Oilers captain Connor McDavid makes speedy recovery, set to return against Vegas

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid is ready to return — well ahead of schedule. The Oilers captain will be back in the lineup when Edmonton hosts the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday.

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Mitchell to coach Canada's men's basketball team for AmeriCup qualifiers

TORONTO — Nathaniel Mitchell has been named as Canada's head coach for the upcoming November window of the FIBA Men’s AmeriCup 2025 qualifiers.

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Canada coach Jesse Marsch adds DeRo, Gheisar as guest coaches for Toronto camp

TORONTO — Canada coach Jesse Marsch has added Canada Soccer Hall of Famer Dwayne De Rosario and Halifax Wanderers coach Patrice Gheisar to his coaching staff ahead of the November international window.

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Family of Bombers QB Zach Collaros finds balance between football and home life

WINNIPEG — Nicole Collaros switches on the Zoom chat, apologizing that husband Zach might join in late. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback is trying to get their oldest daughter to sleep, but Sierra doesn’t like the play call.

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