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Politics hard to escape for coaches ahead of CONCACAF Nations League Finals

Politics hard to escape for coaches ahead of CONCACAF Nations League Finals

The stakes are high for the United States on and off the soccer pitch with all three of the other teams at the CONCACAF Nations League Finals. U.S.
Canucks sign goaltender Aku Koskenvuo to entry-level contract

Canucks sign goaltender Aku Koskenvuo to entry-level contract

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Aku Koskenvuo to a two-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The 22-year-old from Espoo, Finland, had an 8-9-1 record with a 2.81 goals-against average, a .
Mountain biking groups 'stretched thin' with trail work as popularity grows

Mountain biking groups 'stretched thin' with trail work as popularity grows

VANCOUVER — The outdoors were a refuge for many during the pandemic as people hit their local trail networks to mountain bike, hike, run and walk, but advocates in British Columbia say the value of trails isn't reflected in the level of support they
Canada's Diallo falls short in Miami Open qualifying with loss to Holt

Canada's Diallo falls short in Miami Open qualifying with loss to Holt

MIAMI — Montreal's Gabriel Diallo fell just short of qualifying for the main draw of the Miami Open tennis tournament with a 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 loss to American Brandon Holt on Tuesday.
Sceptres' Carter learned plenty while rehabbing in becoming steady blueline presence

Sceptres' Carter learned plenty while rehabbing in becoming steady blueline presence

TORONTO — Megan Carter didn't have an ideal start to her Professional Women's Hockey League career, but she picked up valuable learning experience from it.
Trump and Putin discuss a US-Russia hockey series during their call, the Kremlin says

Trump and Putin discuss a US-Russia hockey series during their call, the Kremlin says

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed staging a series of hockey games between players from their respective countries during their lengthy call Tuesday, according to the Kremlin.
Jays pitching prospect Tiedemann making strides after Tommy John surgery last summer

Jays pitching prospect Tiedemann making strides after Tommy John surgery last summer

Nestled in a minor-league workout area away from the big-league training fields at the Blue Jays' player development complex, Ricky Tiedemann lowers his six-foot-four 220-pound frame into a deep squat.
Canadian Jeff Gustafson in quest for second Bassmaster Classic title

Canadian Jeff Gustafson in quest for second Bassmaster Classic title

He's a Bassmaster Classic champion and among the Elite Series' top competitors, but sometimes even Jeff Gustafson struggles to put fish into the boat. Gustafson, of Kenora, Ont.
Trump and Putin discuss a US-Russia hockey series during their call, the Kremlin says

Trump and Putin discuss a US-Russia hockey series during their call, the Kremlin says

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed staging a series of hockey games between players from their respective countries during their lengthy call Tuesday, according to the Kremlin.
Door may be opening for Insigne to return to action with TFC but it's up to the coach

Door may be opening for Insigne to return to action with TFC but it's up to the coach

TORONTO — The door may be opening for out-of-favour Italian star Lorenzo Insigne to return to the Toronto FC lineup. The 33-year-old winger, whose salary of US$15.