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Cantona gives perplexing speech when accepting UEFA award

Cantona gives perplexing speech when accepting UEFA award

MONACO — Former France great Eric Cantona gave a typically perplexing speech after collecting the UEFA presidential award at the Champions League draw.
Manitoba triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk uptrending towards Tokyo 2020

Manitoba triathlete Tyler Mislawchuk uptrending towards Tokyo 2020

Tyler Mislawchuk races with his heart. Adding his head has made for a breakout triathlon season.
New generation of softball talent budding for Team Canada at Olympic qualifiers

New generation of softball talent budding for Team Canada at Olympic qualifiers

SURREY, B.C. — Emma Entzminger remembers fawning over the Canadian women's softball team as a teen. She'd sit in the stands at the annual Canada Cup tournament in Surrey, B.C.
Canada beats Puerto Rico, stays undefeated to secure first in group play

Canada beats Puerto Rico, stays undefeated to secure first in group play

SURREY, B.C. — The Canadian women got their first real test at the Softball Americas Olympic Qualifier and passed with ease.
Guerrero keeps hot streak alive despite Blue Jays' loss to Braves

Guerrero keeps hot streak alive despite Blue Jays' loss to Braves

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. learned to stop trying to rush into success at the major league level. And that's when he started to find it.
Evan Bush, Impact beat Whitecaps to jump back into seventh in East

Evan Bush, Impact beat Whitecaps to jump back into seventh in East

MONTREAL — It’s hard enough for a goalkeeper to stop one penalty shot. Evan Bush had to stop two.
Bombers release wide receiver Matthews six games into a three-season contract

Bombers release wide receiver Matthews six games into a three-season contract

WINNIPEG — Willie Jefferson wore more than just his heart on his sleeve Wednesday. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers defensive lineman had receiver Chris Matthews' No.
Jessica Berman ready to lead by example and mentor as NLL's deputy commissioner

Jessica Berman ready to lead by example and mentor as NLL's deputy commissioner

Jessica Berman is ready to lead by example and continue a cycle of mentorship that she has benefited from throughout her career.
Seven Canadian boats advance to semifinals at world rowing championships

Seven Canadian boats advance to semifinals at world rowing championships

LINZ, Austria — Seven Canadian teams advanced to the semifinals in Wednesday's action at the world rowing championships. Maxwell Lattimer of Delta, B.C.
Draisaitl on Puljujarvi: 'It seems like he doesn't want to be on our team'

Draisaitl on Puljujarvi: 'It seems like he doesn't want to be on our team'

TORONTO — Leon Draisaitl hopes Jesse Puljujarvi has a change of heart. If he doesn't and snubs a potential return to the Edmonton Oilers' fold, that's also fine. "You want guys to pan out and you want guys to help you on your team," Draisaitl said.