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Out of this world: Shepard put golf on moon 50 years ago

Out of this world: Shepard put golf on moon 50 years ago

Fifty years later, it remains the most impressive bunker shot in the history of golf, mainly because of the location. The moon. Apollo 14 commander Alan Shepard and his crew brought back about 90 pounds of moon rocks on Feb. 6, 1971.
Defender Ricardo Ferreira switches soccer allegiance from Portugal to Canada

Defender Ricardo Ferreira switches soccer allegiance from Portugal to Canada

Ricardo Ferreira, a Canadian-born defender who won one cap for Portugal, has switched his international allegiance to Canada. The 28-year-old, born in Mississauga, Ont.
Rugby Canada watches progress of Scotland's Toronto-born hooker with interest

Rugby Canada watches progress of Scotland's Toronto-born hooker with interest

Toronto-born Ewan Ashman will be rooting for Scotland when the Six Nations Rugby Championship kicks off this weekend. The 20-year-old Ashman is one of four hookers in the Scottish squad.
Hockey Canada cancels spring championships due to COVID-19 for second straight year

Hockey Canada cancels spring championships due to COVID-19 for second straight year

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has cancelled its 2021 spring national championships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tennis welcomes fans Down Under, but experts say vaccine key for return here

Tennis welcomes fans Down Under, but experts say vaccine key for return here

Photos last week of fans sitting shoulder-to-shoulder watching warm-up tennis matches ahead of the Australian Open brought back nostalgia for some, and anxiety for others.
Road to recovery: Bianca Andreescu's 15-month absence featured many twists and turns

Road to recovery: Bianca Andreescu's 15-month absence featured many twists and turns

Just over a month after winning the U.S. Open in September 2019, things changed in a big way for Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu.
'Taking comfort in a simpler time:' Super Bowl ads play it safe with nostalgic tone

'Taking comfort in a simpler time:' Super Bowl ads play it safe with nostalgic tone

Commercials during this year’s Super Bowl are expected to take on a nostalgic tone as advertisers walk a fine line between entertaining viewers and being sensitive to the widespread devastation of COVID-19, marketing experts say.
Pound: Olympians should be considered for vaccines even though they're not required

Pound: Olympians should be considered for vaccines even though they're not required

Canadian lawyer and vocal IOC member Dick Pound believes Olympians should still be high priority for the COVID-19 vaccine, despite news they won't be required for participation in the Tokyo Games this summer.
Dominik Paris wins 1st World Cup downhill since injury

Dominik Paris wins 1st World Cup downhill since injury

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Dominik Paris won his first race since blowing out his knee a year ago, triumphing Friday in the last men's World Cup downhill before the word championships.
Humphries, Jones hold lead at bobsled world championship

Humphries, Jones hold lead at bobsled world championship

ALTENBERG, Germany — Kaillie Humphries and Lolo Jones of the United States are the leaders at the midway point of the women’s bobsled world championship.