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Finland beats Russia 4-1, wins world junior bronze medal

Finland beats Russia 4-1, wins world junior bronze medal

EDMONTON — Captain Anton Lundell had a pair of goals, and Finland held on to beat Russia 4-1 and claim bronze at the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday.
Greg Vanney lands in Los Angeles, looking to take the Galaxy back to MLS glory

Greg Vanney lands in Los Angeles, looking to take the Galaxy back to MLS glory

Former Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney is back in Los Angeles, where it all started. While Vanney's Dec. 1 exit as TFC boss was unexpected, his landing in L.A. as the new Galaxy head coach does not come as a surprise.
Reported virus issues at Ohio St raise spectre of CFP delay

Reported virus issues at Ohio St raise spectre of CFP delay

College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock said Tuesday the national championship game between Alabama and Ohio State is still a go for Monday night amid a report that the Buckeyes are having COVID-19 issues. AL.
Curling broadcast experience will likely mimic other sports, mic'ed athletes a plus

Curling broadcast experience will likely mimic other sports, mic'ed athletes a plus

Cardboard fan cutouts. Artificial crowd noise. In-house big screens. The curling broadcast experience in the fan-free Calgary bubble may borrow some new features from other sports that have come back in the pandemic.
Chemisty key as Canucks add new faces, take on new roles heading in unusual season

Chemisty key as Canucks add new faces, take on new roles heading in unusual season

VANCOUVER — He may have been a finalist for the NHL's rookie of the year award last season, but Quinn Hughes is already planning to take another step this year.
Former NHL coach, GM John Muckler remembered as master strategist

Former NHL coach, GM John Muckler remembered as master strategist

EDMONTON — Long before the days of analytics and performance coaches, John Muckler brought a keen strategic mind to the free-wheeling Edmonton Oilers.
Canadian offensive lineman Liam Dobson still considering options on college transfer

Canadian offensive lineman Liam Dobson still considering options on college transfer

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Canadian Liam Dobson to take matters into his own hands.
Star quarterback Cody Fajardo signs two-year extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders

Star quarterback Cody Fajardo signs two-year extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed star quarterback Cody Fajardo to a two-year contract extension.
Tokyo Olympic postponement has worked in Anicka Newell's favour

Tokyo Olympic postponement has worked in Anicka Newell's favour

TORONTO — Anicka Newell knew before her back hit the mat. The 27-year-old won the Expo Explosion pole vault meet in Belton, Texas last weekend, but far bigger than the victory was her winning height of 4.70 metres — the exact Tokyo Olympic standard.
Beleaguered Toronto Raptors head west looking for answers after dismal 1-5 start

Beleaguered Toronto Raptors head west looking for answers after dismal 1-5 start

Mired in 29th place in the NBA overall standings, the 1-5 Raptors travel west for a four-game road trip in search of answers. Games against Phoenix, Sacramento, Golden State and Portland await, starting with the surging Suns (5-2) on Wednesday.