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Curling Canada to require COVID-19 vaccinations to attend or play in events

Curling Canada to require COVID-19 vaccinations to attend or play in events

Curling Canada says all athletes, fans, staff and media will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to participate in or attend affiliated events.
Riders, Elks say fans will need proof of vaccination or negative COVID test

Riders, Elks say fans will need proof of vaccination or negative COVID test

The Edmonton Elks and Saskatchewan Roughriders will require fans to provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19 or a negative test to attend home games. The Roughriders announced Monday their enhanced health and safety protocols will start Sept.
Universal Studios sets opening for first theme park in China

Universal Studios sets opening for first theme park in China

BEIJING (AP) — Universal Studios announced Monday that its first theme park in China will open in the country's capital in September. The company set the opening date for Sept.
Canadian star Simu Liu says 'Shang-Chi' is a 'watershed moment' and 'call to action'

Canadian star Simu Liu says 'Shang-Chi' is a 'watershed moment' and 'call to action'

TORONTO — Simu Liu says "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" is a watershed moment for Asian representation in Hollywood.
Author Murakami criticizes Japan PM over pandemic measures

Author Murakami criticizes Japan PM over pandemic measures

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami in his monthly radio show Sunday criticized the country’s prime minister, saying Yoshihide Suga has ignored a growing COVID-19 surge and public concerns about the pandemic.
Emphatic 4-1 win for Whitecaps over RSL in first game under new interim coach

Emphatic 4-1 win for Whitecaps over RSL in first game under new interim coach

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps showed their "new normal" Sunday night in a convincing 4-1 victory over Real Salt Lake that gave interim coach Vanni Sartini his first Major League Soccer win.
Last-minute Liegghio field goal gives Blue Bombers thrilling 18-16 win over Stamps

Last-minute Liegghio field goal gives Blue Bombers thrilling 18-16 win over Stamps

WINNIPEG — Marc Liegghio couldn't have asked for a better CFL debut. The rookie Blue Bombers kicker nailed a 45-yard field goal with 37 seconds left in his first pro start and Winnipeg defeated the Calgary Stampeders 18-16 on Sunday.
Russia downs Germany, Japan edges Czech Republic at women's world hockey championship

Russia downs Germany, Japan edges Czech Republic at women's world hockey championship

CALGARY — Japan scored once per period and withstood a late third-period push to beat the Czech Republic 3-2 in a placement game Sunday at the women's world hockey championship in Calgary.
CPL Roundup: Pacific FC goes top of table with 3-2 victory over Valour FC

CPL Roundup: Pacific FC goes top of table with 3-2 victory over Valour FC

Pacific FC surged to the top of the Canadian Premier League standings with a 3-2 victory over Valour FC at Starlight Stadium on Sunday.
Ottawa Senators sign backup goalie Filip Gustavsson to two-year contract

Ottawa Senators sign backup goalie Filip Gustavsson to two-year contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed backup goalie Filip Gustavsson to a two-year deal.