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Fans inspired despite Canadian loss in first World Cup appearance since 1986

Fans inspired despite Canadian loss in first World Cup appearance since 1986

For Canadian soccer fans, the excitement of seeing their country play in the men's World Cup for the first time in 36 years gave way to disappointment Wednesday as their team fell just short.
Sports-betting marketplace taking notice of Canada at World Cup

Sports-betting marketplace taking notice of Canada at World Cup

TORONTO — Canada's return to the World Cup wasn't a victorious one but it certainly created plenty of action in Ontario's legal sports-betting market. Belgium defeated the Canadians 1-0 on Wednesday in the tournament opener for both teams.
Depleted Maple Leafs acquire defenceman Timmins in trade with Coyotes

Depleted Maple Leafs acquire defenceman Timmins in trade with Coyotes

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenceman Conor Timmins from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for forward Curtis Douglas. The 24-year-old Timmins has three assists through six games with the Tucson Roadrunners this season.
Lake Louise World Cup future cloudy, Canada's racers laud where they launched careers

Lake Louise World Cup future cloudy, Canada's racers laud where they launched careers

If it is the last year of World Cup alpine ski racing in Lake Louise, Alta., after three decades there, Canada's team wants to make it memorable.
New-look Team Canada returns to Whistler for bobsled, skeleton World Cup

New-look Team Canada returns to Whistler for bobsled, skeleton World Cup

Canadian bobsledder Cynthia Appiah knows she's on the radar heading into a new season.
Former champions McNair, Barrieau top field for Canadian driving championship event

Former champions McNair, Barrieau top field for Canadian driving championship event

EDMONTON — Former champions Doug McNair and Gilles Barrieau top the field for the 2022 Canadian driving championship. This year's event will be held Thursday at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino. McNair, of Guelph, Ont., and Barrieau, of Moncton, N.
Canadian men lay claim to the turf at World Cup stadium before tournament opener

Canadian men lay claim to the turf at World Cup stadium before tournament opener

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Canada came armed to the World Cup. During World Cup qualifying the Canadian men travelled with a sword which bears the words 'Nihil timendum est,' which is 'Fear Nothing' in Latin. And the sword has made its way to Qatar.
Bet99 adds former Toronto FC star Giovinco as ambassador

Bet99 adds former Toronto FC star Giovinco as ambassador

TORONTO — Bet99 has added soccer star Sebastian Giovinco, Toronto FC's all-time leading scorer, as an ambassador. Bet99 made the announcement Wednesday.
From Mexico to Qatar, Jamie Lowery's Canadian World Cup adventure continues

From Mexico to Qatar, Jamie Lowery's Canadian World Cup adventure continues

DOHA, Qatar — Thirty-six years later, Jamie Lowery is back at the World Cup.
Hurricanes use early momentum to take down WHL-leading Ice 2-1

Hurricanes use early momentum to take down WHL-leading Ice 2-1

WINNIPEG — Rookie netminder Harrison Meneghin made an impressive 36 saves as the Lethbridge Hurricanes used an early lead to defeat the WHL-leading Winnipeg Ice 2-1 on Tuesday. Tristan Zandee and Tyson Zimmer scored for Lethbridge (12-9-0-1).