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Canucks' captain Bo Horvat trying to focus on hockey as trade talk swirls

Canucks' captain Bo Horvat trying to focus on hockey as trade talk swirls

VANCOUVER — Bo Horvat doesn't want to talk about his future with the Vancouver Canucks. Still, after recent reports about his contract status, the Canucks' captain found himself surrounded by microphones after practice Tuesday.
'Everyone is talking about Morocco': World Cup fans ready for matchup against France

'Everyone is talking about Morocco': World Cup fans ready for matchup against France

MONTREAL — Ali Araqi says he couldn't believe it when Morocco beat Portugal last week to qualify for Wednesday's World Cup semifinal. Araqi, 26, a Moroccan-Canadian originally from Marrakech, said he thought he was dreaming.
Minister says hockey culture must change after news of latest sex assault charges

Minister says hockey culture must change after news of latest sex assault charges

MONTREAL — The culture of hockey needs to change, Canada's sports minister said Tuesday in response to news that two former Quebec Major Junior Hockey League players have been charged with sexual assault.
Canada's Maddie Szeryk excited to return to LPGA Tour for second season in 2023

Canada's Maddie Szeryk excited to return to LPGA Tour for second season in 2023

After the most stressful two weeks of her season, Maddie Szeryk and her family are returning to Canada for a relaxing Christmas break with her extended family in London, Ont.
Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final

Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi is back in the World Cup final with Argentina on his mission to win soccer’s biggest prize for the first time. And, at 35, he could hardly be playing any better.
Osorio hopes decision to stay with TFC will help grow soccer at home

Osorio hopes decision to stay with TFC will help grow soccer at home

TORONTO — Canadian international Jonathan Osorio's recent experience at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar played a massive part in his decision to stay home and re-sign with Toronto FC.
Coaching Association of Canada announces new mental health and sport project

Coaching Association of Canada announces new mental health and sport project

OTTAWA — The Coaching Association of Canada announced a new mental health and sport project funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada on Tuesday. The National Mental Health and Sport project will be launching in February 2023.
CFL releases 2023 season schedule with new twist

CFL releases 2023 season schedule with new twist

The CFL has released its 2023 season schedule on Tuesday, with a bit of a twist. For the first time since 2008, divisional playoff games are set to be played on Saturdays, with the semifinals taking place on Nov.
Cromwell says it's clear 'efforts were made' to improve Hockey Canada board

Cromwell says it's clear 'efforts were made' to improve Hockey Canada board

OTTAWA — Former Supreme Court judge Thomas Cromwell says it's apparent a "serious effort" was made to improve diversity, gender balance and range of experience on Hockey Canada's board of directors.
Any two athletes can compete together domestically in ice dance, pairs: Skate Canada

Any two athletes can compete together domestically in ice dance, pairs: Skate Canada

OTTAWA — Skate Canada has updated its policies so that ice dance or pairs teams competing domestically can be composed of any two athletes.
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