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Saying time is right, Allen Vansen to step down as Rugby Canada CEO In January

Saying time is right, Allen Vansen to step down as Rugby Canada CEO In January

CEO Allen Vansen is leaving Rugby Canada at the end of January, part of a "general reset" in the sport's governing body "This was a mutual agreement, that now is the time to transition leadership … It's all very amicable," said Rugby Canada chair Sal
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Granato added to Hockey Hall Of Fame selection committee, Gartner appointed as chair

Granato added to Hockey Hall Of Fame selection committee, Gartner appointed as chair

TORONTO — The Hockey Hall of Fame has added former United States women's captain Cammi Granato to its selection committee and promoted former NHL star Mike Gartner to chair.
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Longtime former Raptor Kyle Lowry still thinks of Toronto as home

Longtime former Raptor Kyle Lowry still thinks of Toronto as home

Kyle Lowry still thinks of Toronto as home, and plans to retire as a Raptor.
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Jim Brennan out as head coach, technical director of York United FC

Jim Brennan out as head coach, technical director of York United FC

TORONTO — York United FC has parted ways with the only coach it has ever had. The Canadian Premier League club announced Tuesday that it will not renew the contract of Jim Brennan, who doubled as head coach and technical director.
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Canadian quarterback Rourke named top performer for last week of CFL season

Canadian quarterback Rourke named top performer for last week of CFL season

TORONTO — Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke has been named the CFL's top performer for the final week of the 2021 regular season. Rourke, from Oakville, Ont., threw for a touchdown and ran for three more to lead the B.C.
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Canadian women's qualifier for basketball World Cup to be held February in Osaka

Canadian women's qualifier for basketball World Cup to be held February in Osaka

TORONTO — Canada's women's basketball team will play its World Cup qualifying tournament February in Osaka, Japan. Canada was drawn Tuesday into a group that includes Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Japan, plus eighth-ranked Belarus and No.
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Point 'em down: Canada's alpine ski World Cup races back with a bonus in Lake Louise

Point 'em down: Canada's alpine ski World Cup races back with a bonus in Lake Louise

World Cup alpine ski racing returns to Canada after a pandemic hiatus with something extra. A third race joins the men's downhill and super-G in Lake Louise, Alta., that traditionally open the international speed season.
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Prop Djustice Sears-Duru adds to Canadian contingent with the Los Angeles Giltinis

Prop Djustice Sears-Duru adds to Canadian contingent with the Los Angeles Giltinis

LOS ANGELES — Canadian international prop Djustice Sears-Duru has joined the Major League Rugby champion Los Angeles Giltinis. The 27-year-old Sears-Duru spent the last three seasons with the Seattle Seawolves, winning the MLR championship in 2019.
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Canadian diver Jennifer Abel announces retirement after decorated career

Canadian diver Jennifer Abel announces retirement after decorated career

LAVAL, Que. — Decorated Canadian diver Jennifer Abel has announced her retirement. An Olympic silver and bronze medallist, the 30-year-old from Laval. Que., also won 10 world championship medals, the most by any Canadian diver.
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Continuing to battle lung cancer, Habs great Lafleur also striving to raise awareness

Continuing to battle lung cancer, Habs great Lafleur also striving to raise awareness

Guy Lafleur is never sure what's around the next corner. When his cancer treatments aren't quite as draining, the Montreal Canadiens great has energy. And then there are other times when all he wants to do is rest.
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