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The two Manchester clubs will meet in the semifinals of the English League Cup after both pulled clear in the second half to beat lower-division opponents in the last eight on Wednesday.

Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, his wife said Wednesday in a letter published on the NHL team's website.

FREIBURG, Germany — Canadian left back Alphonso Davies provided a highlight-reel assist to help Bayern Munich post a 3-1 win over Freiburg in Bundesliga action Wednesday.

An independent third-party review of the Vancouver Whitecaps stemming from allegations of harassment and bullying in 2008 against a former women's team coach has recommended the club improve its communication efforts and take steps to ensure that all

TORONTO — Tanner Roark wasn't dissuaded by the small ballparks and big hitters of the American League East when he signed with the Blue Jays in free agency.

This week's Taylor Hall trade made waves across the NHL. A star moving from a bottom-feeder to a contender is always big news.

OTTAWA — Former Carleton Ravens men's basketball coach Dave Smart has been named the new general manager of the Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. The expansion team made the announcement Wednesday.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact signed Canadian midfielder Samuel Piette to a three-year contract on Wednesday. The deal includes an option for the 2023 season.

TORONTO — Astan Deosammy will captain Canada at the International Cricket Council's U19 World Cup next month in South Africa. Canada is one of sixteen teams at the tournament that runs from Jan. 17 to Feb. 9.

TORONTO — Twelve teams from four different leagues will contest the 2020 Canadian Championship across four rounds. The soccer tournament will open June 17 and conclude Sept.