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'We believe in ourselves': Canadiens comfortable as underdogs against Golden Knights

'We believe in ourselves': Canadiens comfortable as underdogs against Golden Knights

Dominique Ducharme's Montreal Canadiens have beat the odds twice already in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Completing the trifecta — versus the team from Sin City, no less — would be their biggest accomplishment yet.
Lobster diver injured when caught in whale's mouth

Lobster diver injured when caught in whale's mouth

BARNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) — A commercial lobster diver who got caught in the mouth of a humpback whale off the coast of Cape Cod on Friday morning said he thought he was going to die.
Herdman says Canadian men are excited for World Cup qualifying test in Haiti

Herdman says Canadian men are excited for World Cup qualifying test in Haiti

Canada headed to Haiti on Friday, looking to minimize its time in Port-au-Prince ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier.
Canada names first Olympic skateboard team for 2020 Tokyo Games

Canada names first Olympic skateboard team for 2020 Tokyo Games

TORONTO — Canada named its first Olympic skateboard team on Friday. Andy Anderson of White Rock, B.C., Matt Berger of Kamloops, B.C., and Micky Papa of Vancouver will represent Canada when skateboarding makes its debut at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
Canada coach disappointed with 'poor showing' in scoreless draw with Czech Republic

Canada coach disappointed with 'poor showing' in scoreless draw with Czech Republic

CARTAGENA, Spain — A disappointed Bev Priestman saw Canada's offence stall Friday in a 0-0 draw with the Czech Republic in a women's soccer friendly. The Canadians dominated possession but were unable to breach a crowded, determined Czech defence.
Raptors forward Siakam out around five months after shoulder surgery

Raptors forward Siakam out around five months after shoulder surgery

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors say forward Pascal Siakam will miss approximately five months after he underwent surgery last week to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
Canada's Auger-Aliassime through to Stuttgart semifinals after win over Humbert

Canada's Auger-Aliassime through to Stuttgart semifinals after win over Humbert

STUTTGART, Germany — Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime is through to the semifinals of the Stuttgart Open after posting a 7-6 (5), 7-6 (8) win over France's Ugo Humbert on Friday.
CF Montreal's loan agreement for defender Luis Binks to be terminated early

CF Montreal's loan agreement for defender Luis Binks to be terminated early

MONTREAL — CF Montreal says the loan agreement with Italian club Bologna FC 1909 for English defender Luis Binks is being terminated early.
Calgary featherweight (Mean) Hakeem Dawodu takes on unbeaten Russian

Calgary featherweight (Mean) Hakeem Dawodu takes on unbeaten Russian

TORONTO — After running his UFC win streak to five with a split decision win over Zubaira (Warrior) Tukhugov at UFC 253 last September in Abu Dhabi, Calgary featherweight (Mean) Hakeem Dawodu was asked who he wanted to face next.
Canada's Lucas Rumball happy to take his lumps for club and country

Canada's Lucas Rumball happy to take his lumps for club and country

Call Toronto Arrows co-captain Lucas Rumball on WhatsApp and the photo that appears is an upside-down close-up of his peaceful face, with a gaping gash in the forehead.