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Canadian Olympian Newman drops misdemeanour charges against Steelers linebacker

Canadian Olympian Newman drops misdemeanour charges against Steelers linebacker

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Former CFL head coach Charlie Taaffe passes away after battle with cancer

Former CFL head coach Charlie Taaffe passes away after battle with cancer

TORONTO — Charlie Taaffe, who twice was the CFL's coach of the year with the Montreal Alouettes, has died. He was 69. Taaffe's sister, Mary Bowen, said on social media that Taaffe died after a short battle with cancer. Taaffe, a native of Albany, N.
Fajardo, Banks among team nominees for CFL's outstanding player award

Fajardo, Banks among team nominees for CFL's outstanding player award

TORONTO — The CFL's leading passer and top receiver were unanimous selections for the league's top individual award.
Mexican American Football League to hold first-ever Canadian draft Friday

Mexican American Football League to hold first-ever Canadian draft Friday

TORONTO — Mexico's Liga de Futbol Americano Professional (LFA) will hold its first-ever Canadian draft Friday. The draft is part of the LFA's partnership with the CFL, which was formally agreed upon last November in Edmonton.
NHL Noteboook: Carlson's flying start, Ovie's advice, 'The Michigan'

NHL Noteboook: Carlson's flying start, Ovie's advice, 'The Michigan'

Todd Reirden has crossed paths with some great defencemen in his day. The head coach of the Washington Capitals played alongside Chris Pronger in St. Louis and worked with Kris Letang as an assistant in Pittsburgh.
Fajardo looks to lead Roughriders to first in West Division standings

Fajardo looks to lead Roughriders to first in West Division standings

With one more regular-season win, Cody Fajardo and the Saskatchewan Roughriders can clinch top spot in the West Division and secure a well-earned week off.
Canadian women's soccer team calls up 15-year-old midfielder Olivia Smith

Canadian women's soccer team calls up 15-year-old midfielder Olivia Smith

Canada coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller first noticed Olivia Smith last year when he travelled with the Canadian youth teams. Now the 15-year-old midfielder is going to get a closer look with his senior side.
Canadian women's hockey team to play U.S. in Moncton, Victoria and Vancouver

Canadian women's hockey team to play U.S. in Moncton, Victoria and Vancouver

CALGARY — The Canadian women's hockey team will host the United States in Moncton, N.B., Victoria and Vancouver this winter. The Rivalry Series between the two countries has been expanded from its inaugural three games in February to five in 2019-20.
Alpine Canada taps business community, appoints new board of directors

Alpine Canada taps business community, appoints new board of directors

CALGARY — Canada's most decorated downhiller is among business heavyweights appointed to Alpine Canada's new board of directors. Retired two-time world champion Erik Guay of Mont-Tremblant, Que.
Injured Andreescu eliminated at WTA Finals after retiring against Pliskova

Injured Andreescu eliminated at WTA Finals after retiring against Pliskova

SHENZHEN, China — Canada's Bianca Andreescu was eliminated from the WTA Finals on Wednesday after retiring from her match against Karolina Pliskova with a left knee injury.
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