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Canadian Drew Fischer to serve on World Cup officiating crew in Qatar

Canadian Drew Fischer to serve on World Cup officiating crew in Qatar

Canadian Drew Fischer has been selected one of 24 video match officials for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later this year. FIFA also named 36 referees and 69 assistant referees for the 32-country tournament that runs Nov. 21 to Dec. 18.
Calgary Flames coach Darryl Sutter among finalists for Jack Adams Award

Calgary Flames coach Darryl Sutter among finalists for Jack Adams Award

NEW YORK — Calgary Flames head coach Darryl Sutter is among the three finalists for the Jack Adams Award, presented annually to the National Hockey League's coach of the year.
New Athletics Canada CEO Mat Gentes says priority is to develop sport at grassroots

New Athletics Canada CEO Mat Gentes says priority is to develop sport at grassroots

Growing track and field at the grassroots level, and finding the funds to do so, are at the top of Mat Gentes' priority list.
CPL champion Pacific FC keeps rolling under coach James Merriman

CPL champion Pacific FC keeps rolling under coach James Merriman

Defending CPL champion Pacific FC has not missed a beat this season, despite the departure of head coach Pa-Modou Kah and several key players after last year's successful title run.
Famed racing sailboat attacked by gunmen off war-torn Yemen

Famed racing sailboat attacked by gunmen off war-torn Yemen

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Hong Kong-flagged racing sailboat that led its skippers to win multiple contests around the world came under attack Thursday off the coast of war-torn Yemen, with its crew reportedly targeted by militants who fire
Over first quarter of season, Jays' strong pitching has made up for middling offence

Over first quarter of season, Jays' strong pitching has made up for middling offence

TORONTO — Several one-run victories by the Toronto Blue Jays in April have helped offset a May slide that has left the team hovering near the .500 mark as the 40-game post arrives this weekend.
Veteran Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod agrees to new contract with the Orlando Pride

Veteran Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod agrees to new contract with the Orlando Pride

ORLANDO, Fla. — Veteran Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod has agreed to a new contract that will keep her with the Orlando Pride through the 2023 National Women’s Soccer League season. The 39-year-old from St. Albert, Alta, has won 120 caps for Canada.
IOC rubber-stamps Olympic medal upgrade for Canada's men's relay team at Tokyo Games

IOC rubber-stamps Olympic medal upgrade for Canada's men's relay team at Tokyo Games

OTTAWA — Canada's men's 4x100-metre relay team from the Tokyo Olympics has officially been upgraded to silver nine months after they raced to bronze.
Soccer fan gets 24-week jail sentence for assaulting player

Soccer fan gets 24-week jail sentence for assaulting player

NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — A soccer fan was sentenced on Thursday to 24 weeks in prison for assaulting Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp at the end of the team's Championship playoff game against Nottingham Forest.
Zac Stubblety-Cook sets world record in 200 breaststroke

Zac Stubblety-Cook sets world record in 200 breaststroke

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Olympic champion Zac Stubblety-Cook set a world record in the men's 200-meter breaststroke at the Australian swimming championships on Thursday. Stubblety-Cook finished in 2 minutes, 05.