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Three Canadian teams to play in women's hockey Dream Gap Tour in Calgary May 06, 2021 - 2:15 PM

CALGARY - Canada's top players in women's hockey will finally get to play real games later this month in Calgary.
Powell, Lowry do their bit but undermanned Raptors beaten handily by the Pistons March 03, 2021 - 7:50 PM

TAMPA, Fla. - The undermanned Toronto Raptors, missing five players and seven staff members including head coach Nick Nurse, needed help Wednesday.
Scariolo steps in to coach Raptors to 122-111 win over slumping Rockets February 26, 2021 - 8:49 PM

TAMPA, Fla. - After the buzzer sounded on the Toronto Raptors' victory, Kyle Lowry chased down the game ball to present to Sergio Scariolo -- a perfect ending to another bizarre night in the COVID-19 era of the NBA.
Nurse, five Raptors assistants sidelined to due COVID-19 health and safety protocols February 26, 2021 - 6:58 PM

TAMPA, Fla. - Assistant coach Sergio Scariolo took charge of the Toronto Raptors on Friday night with head coach Nick Nurse and five other members of his staff sidelined due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
NWHL cancels rest of season after additional virus positives February 03, 2021 - 3:45 PM

The National Women’s Hockey League called off the remainder of its season Wednesday on the eve of the playoffs because of additional positive test results for the coronavirus.
Woodbine CEO wonders why NHL can play in Ontario during lockdown January 08, 2021 - 12:21 PM

TORONTO - With Ontario still in lockdown and COVID-19 cases at a record high, Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson is wondering why the provincial government signed off on NHL games being played at a time when many other sports aren't allowed to operate.
Hubbard, Ogbongbemiga don't have time to feel bad about Cowboys' first loss of season November 06, 2020 - 10:24 AM

Canadians Chuba Hubbard and Amen Ogbongbemiga and the remainder of the Oklahoma State Cowboys don't have the luxury of time to lament their first loss of the season.
'A disaster waiting to happen': MLB plan for 60-game season sparks concern June 25, 2020 - 3:48 PM

John Axford loses track when trying to recall the number of people he would come into contact with in a typical day as a Major League Baseball player.
'Create your own excitement': Players ponder empty buildings June 08, 2020 - 7:50 AM

The roar of the crowd has been such a staple of major sports, such an advantage for the home team, that NFL clubs have been accused at times of artificial amplification. The Atlanta Falcons even admitted to the mischief, leading to a 2015 punishment from the league.
Lawson: Woodbine Racetrack looking to restart horse racing next month May 12, 2020 - 3:17 PM

TORONTO - Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson says he hopes to see horse racing resume next month.
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THOMPSON: Canadian residential school tragedy demands restitution
OPINION When I first heard of the 215 unmarked graves of children who died during their forced attendance at Kamloops Indian Residential School, my heart sank. Canada is my home, it is where I live and work and play.

RECIPE: Egg Foo Yung for Chinese night at home
This easy and delicious Chinese style omelette is super versatile and a favourite in our house. A classic on old school Chinese restaurant menus, my boyfriend Jay is the master of foo young and he uses the familiar fillings like barbecued p

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