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Walker makes game-winning draw to win Alberta playdown and book Scotties ticket

Walker makes game-winning draw to win Alberta playdown and book Scotties ticket

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. — Laura Walker made a game-winning draw Sunday afternoon to win the Alberta women's curling playdowns and secure a berth in the upcoming national championship.
Maple Leaf rules: Canada wins ATP Cup with win over Spain

Maple Leaf rules: Canada wins ATP Cup with win over Spain

SYDNEY, Australia — Felix Auger-Aliassime clinched the ATP Cup title for Canada on Sunday with a 7-6 (3), 6-3 singles victory over Roberto Bautista Agut to give his country an insurmountable 2-0 lead against Spain.
Denver Broncos fire coach Vic Fangio after 3 losing seasons

Denver Broncos fire coach Vic Fangio after 3 losing seasons

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos are looking for a new head coach to lead them out of a six-year playoff drought and a half decade of losing seasons that marks the most protracted plunge by a Super Bowl champion in NFL history.
AP source: White pulled out due to lingering COVID symptoms

AP source: White pulled out due to lingering COVID symptoms

Shaun White's withdrawal from a key Olympic qualifying event came after he experienced lingering COVID-19 symptoms, including fatigue and shortness of breath, The Associated Press has learned.
Host Cameroon wins as African Cup opens under virus shadow

Host Cameroon wins as African Cup opens under virus shadow

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon captain Vincent Aboubakar scored two penalties in quick succession as the host country came from behind to beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in the African Cup of Nations' opening game Sunday, lifting the mood of a tournament bu
James, Radford nab pairs spot on Olympic team despite withdrawal from nationals

James, Radford nab pairs spot on Olympic team despite withdrawal from nationals

Vanessa James and Eric Radford sat in the virtually empty TD Place Arena stands on Saturday, watching as their rivals competed in the pairs free skate at the Canadian figure skating championships.
Oilers add two more players to protocol, game against Senators rescheduled

Oilers add two more players to protocol, game against Senators rescheduled

EDMONTON — The National Hockey League has postponed two games due to COVID-related issues affecting the Edmonton Oilers and New Jersey Devils.
Red Storm have a bit of everything available in Tuesday's MLS SuperDraft

Red Storm have a bit of everything available in Tuesday's MLS SuperDraft

The St. John's Red Storm have a bit of everything available in Tuesday's MLS SuperDraft, complete with Canadian passports. Want to stop goals? Try towering goalkeeper Luka Gavran, a Hamilton native who stands between 6-5 and 6-6.
Tottenham, Liverpool come from behind to avoid FA Cup upsets

Tottenham, Liverpool come from behind to avoid FA Cup upsets

Tottenham and Liverpool came from behind to avoid being embarrassed at home by third-tier opponents in the FA Cup on Sunday. A little bit of luck proved crucial in Tottenham's third-round turnaround.
Unheralded Strolz is shock winner of World Cup slalom

Unheralded Strolz is shock winner of World Cup slalom

ADELBODEN, Switzerland (AP) — Wearing low-ranked bib No. 38, Johannes Strolz was the shocking winner of a World Cup slalom on Sunday. The 29-year-old Austrian had a career-best finish of 10th in more than eight years of World Cup racing.