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Xavi Hernández to return to Barcelona as its new coach
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Xavi Hernndez, the player who personified the attacking style made popular by Barcelona and Spain's national team, is returning to Camp Nou as the new coach of his struggling b...
Nov 05, 2021
Stanger's generous offer allows Canadian fisher chance to compete in championship
Canadian Danny McGarry has quite the fish story to tell about competing in the 2021 B.A.S.S Nation championship. It won't concern a stirring, comeback victory as McGarry finished the event in 47th pla...
Nov 05, 2021
Canadians Kailen Sheridan, Victoria Pickett up for NWSL annual awards
Canadians Kailen Sheridan and Victoria Pickett are up for NWSL annual awards. Sheridan, a 26-year-old from Pickering, Ont., who plays for NJ/NY Gotham FC, is a finalist for goalkeeper of the year alon...
Nov 05, 2021
Pascal Siakam could make his season debut for the Toronto Raptors next week
TORONTO - Pascal Siakam could finally make his season debut next week. The Toronto Raptors' all-star forward has been recovering from off-season shoulder surgery, but coach Nick Nurse said Siakam's re...
Nov 05, 2021
Cargo ship off Victoria cleared to move to nearby port authority
VICTORIA - Transport Canada has cleared the way for a cargo ship that's been moored off the coast of Victoria since several containers caught fire and more than 100 were lost overboard to move to a ne...
Nov 05, 2021
Former Toronto Wolfpack coach Paul Rowley put in charge of Salford Red Devils
SALFORD, United Kingdom - Former Toronto Wolfpack coach Paul Rowley was named head coach of the Salford Red Devils on Friday. Rowley, a former England hooker, was the Wolfpack's first coach. He helped...
Nov 05, 2021
QB Trevor Harris ready to start for Alouettes against Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Speaking with his mental performance coach was part of Trevor Harris's preparations this week before his first start for the Montreal Alouettes. The nine-year CFL quarterback, who was trade...
Nov 05, 2021
Playoffs on the line as Whitecaps host Sounders in regular-season finale
VANCOUVER - For the first time in four years, the Vancouver Whitecaps are on the cusp of a playoff spot - and clinching the berth remains firmly within the club's hands. It's been a roller-coaster sea...
Nov 05, 2021
Grande Prairie records one COVID-19 death, eight new cases
The City of Grande Prairie added eight new cases of COVID-19, seven recoveries and one death for Friday's update, bringing the active case total in the Swan City down to 133.The death was one of five ...
Nov 05, 2021
Conservative 'mini-caucus' on vaccine mandates won't contradict O'Toole, says MP
OTTAWA - A Conservative MP who is part of a group planning to advocate for those facing consequences for being unvaccinated against COVID-19 said Friday the cohort won't do anything to contradict Lead...
Nov 05, 2021