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Manitoba defender Kyle Hiebert looks forward to next chapter of soccer career

Manitoba defender Kyle Hiebert looks forward to next chapter of soccer career

After a stellar collegiate career at Missouri State, Canadian Kyle Hiebert is looking forward to his next chapter in soccer.
Montreal Canadiens extend COVID-19 pause through Saturday

Montreal Canadiens extend COVID-19 pause through Saturday

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens are extending their pause on team activities as the club continues to deal with a COVID-19 outbreak.
Spaniard Lapena hired as Canadian women's basketball head coach

Spaniard Lapena hired as Canadian women's basketball head coach

Victor Lapena's first task as Canada's new women's basketball coach is a tall order.
Canada Soccer cancels January camp, training match over COVID-19 concerns

Canada Soccer cancels January camp, training match over COVID-19 concerns

Citing the pandemic and impact of the Omicron variant, Canada Soccer has cancelled its planned January men's camp and a training match in Florida. The 40th-ranked Canadian men had been scheduled to play No. 122 Guatemala on Jan.
Djokovic in limbo as he fights deportation from Australia

Djokovic in limbo as he fights deportation from Australia

BRISBANE, Australia — Locked in a dispute over his COVID-19 vaccination status, Novak Djokovic was confined to an immigration detention hotel in Australia on Thursday as the No.
Canada beats Germany to join Russia in ATP Cup semifinals

Canada beats Germany to join Russia in ATP Cup semifinals

SYDNEY (AP) — Felix Auger-Aliassime sent Canada into the semifinals of the ATP Cup on Thursday by beating third-ranked Alexander Zverev 6-4, 4-6, 6-3.
Ontario student athletes shut out from indoor play face more disruptions

Ontario student athletes shut out from indoor play face more disruptions

OTTAWA — When the COVID-19 pandemic forced Humber College to move everything online, Rrezart Sadiku's final year playing in the men's volleyball team was suddenly put on pause.
Siakam scores 33 points, Raptors beat short-handed Bucks

Siakam scores 33 points, Raptors beat short-handed Bucks

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 33 points, OG Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr. had 22 apiece and the Toronto Raptors beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 117-111 on Wednesday night. Fred VanVleet added 19 points for the Raptors.
Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, has visa canceled

Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, has visa canceled

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic’s chance to play for a 10th Australian Open title was thrown into limbo Thursday when the country denied him entry and canceled his visa because he failed to meet the requirements for an exemption to COVID-19
Brennan Othmann leads Flint Firebirds to 4-1 OHL win over Saginaw Spirit

Brennan Othmann leads Flint Firebirds to 4-1 OHL win over Saginaw Spirit

SAGINAW, Mich. — Brennan Othmann had a goal and an assist to lead the Flint Firebirds to a 4-1 win over the Saginaw Spirit in Ontario Hockey League action Wednesday night.