National Sports

De Grasse coach Rana Reider facing investigation for sexual misconduct

TORONTO — Rana Reider, coach of Canada's Olympic champion Andre De Grasse, is facing an investigation for alleged sexual misconduct. The U.S.

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NHLPA to commission independent review of its response to Beach's assault allegations

TORONTO — The NHL Players' Association says it will commission an independent review of the union's response to sexual assault allegations made by Chicago Blackhawks draft pick Kyle Beach against a former assistant coach.

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MLS announces lawyers to lead review into Whitecaps handling of misconduct claims

Major League Soccer says it has hired two lawyers to lead an independent review of how the Vancouver Whitecaps handled allegations of misconduct against two former coaches.

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Penguins coach Mike Sullivan tests positive for COVID-19

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan is unavailable for Thursday night's game against Philadelphia after testing positive for COVID-19.

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Humboldt Broncos hockey team gets name, logo trademarked following 2018 fatal crash

HUMBOLDT, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA — The Humboldt Broncos name and logo have officially been trademarked more than three years after the Saskatchewan hockey team’s tragic bus crash.

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Raptors are gelling more quickly than some predicted during five-game win streak

TORONTO — The young Toronto Raptors might have sputtered out to a shaky start, but they're suddenly one of the hottest teams in the league, tied with Miami for the NBA's best win streak of five games.

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Canada, U.S. make roster changes ahead of rugby rematch in Colorado

Coach Sandro Fiorino has made sweeping changes to his roster for Canada's rematch with the U.S. in women's rugby play Friday, handing starts to 11 new players. The Canadians won 15-9 when the teams met Monday in Glendale, Colo.

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Hamilton Tiger-Cats can cement CFL playoff position with win or tie versus B.C. Lions

Jeremiah Masoli is on a nice roll. The Hamilton quarterback has thrown for 300 or more yards in his last three starts. More importantly, that's translated into a pair of wins for the Tiger-Cats (6-5).

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Ottawa Redblacks sign veteran Lewis Ward to contract extension through 2022 season

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed veteran Canadian kicker Lewis Ward to a contract extension Thursday that will keep him with the CFL club through the 2022 season.

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Former England youth international Ike Ugbo commits to Canada

TORONTO — Former England youth international striker Ike Ugbo, who plays his club football in Belgium for KRC Genk, has committed to play for Canada.

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