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Howie Meeker, who went from Stanley Cup-winner to colourful analyst, dies at age 97

Howie Meeker, who went from Stanley Cup-winner to Canadian hockey icon as a colourful TV hockey analyst who wore his heart on his sleeve, has died. He was 97. A spokesman for the Toronto Maple Leafs confirmed via email that Meeker died on Sunday.

Nov 9, 2020 9:57 AM Read more >

Alberta heavyweight Tanner Boser says he blew his chance in UFC co-main event loss

TORONTO — Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser says he has no problems with the judges' decision in his weekend loss to former UFC champion Andrei (The Pit Bull) Arlovski.

Nov 9, 2020 7:27 AM Read more >

Vancouver's Vasek Pospisil advances to second round at Sofia Open

SOFIA, Bulgaria — Vancouver's Vasek Pospisil advanced to the second round of the Sofia Open with a 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (5) win over Ukraine's Illya Marchenko on Monday.

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Vancouver Whitecaps finish season strong with 3-0 win over L.A. Galaxy

PORTLAND, Ore. — Frustration lingered for coach Marc Dos Santos Sunday as his Vancouver Whitecaps finished their season with a decisive win over the L.A. Galaxy. His team had captured a 3-0 victory but missed the post-season yet again.

Nov 8, 2020 7:57 PM Read more >

NHL teams, players release statements and tributes following death of Alex Trebek

OTTAWA — Members of the hockey world are mourning the death of Alex Trebek, the legendary "Jeopardy!" game show host.

Nov 8, 2020 6:39 PM Read more >

Quioto, Impact clinch playoff berth with 3-2 win over D.C. United

WASHINGTON, Wash. — Romell Quioto played with a heavy heart Sunday, yet still did enough to put the Montreal Impact into the playoffs.

Nov 8, 2020 5:58 PM Read more >

Canadians beaten by Belgium in quarterfinals of BetVictor World Cup of Darts

SALZBURG, Austria — Unseeded Canadians Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginga Ninja) Campbell dropped a 2-1 decision to No. 5 Belgium on Sunday in the quarterfinals of the BetVictor World Cup of Darts.

Nov 8, 2020 5:06 PM Read more >

Toronto FC falls short in bid for Supporters' Shield in regular-season finale

HARRISON, N.J. — Toronto FC heads into the MLS post-season with more than a little uncertainty, continuing the theme of its topsy-turvy, nomadic 2020 campaign.

Nov 8, 2020 4:34 PM Read more >

Quioto, Impact clinch playoff berth with 3-2 win over D.C. United

WASHINGTON — Romell Quioto played with a heavy heart Sunday, yet still did enough to put the Montreal Impact into the playoffs.

Nov 8, 2020 4:29 PM Read more >

Montreal Impact secure playoff spot with 3-2 victory over D.C. United

WASHINGTON, Wash. — Romell Quioto scored the go-ahead goal in the 88th minute as the Montreal Impact secured a playoff spot with a 3-2 win over D.C. United on Sunday at Audi Field. The result gave Montreal the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference.

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