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Asked to describe the bottom line he inherited when he took over as Canada Soccer's chief executive officer and general secretary last March, Kevin Blue's response is both succinct and telling. "Challenging," he said. "But I'm not focused on that.

They're a Super Bowl party staple, but not all chicken wings are created equal according to Avery Ellis. He says with an open mind and a little ingenuity, the popular snack can be the star of the show Feb.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov needs surgery on the lingering lower-body injury he recently returned from and will be sidelined for at least a month.

Rhian Wilkinson has found a home in South Wales, from where the Canadian coach is helping put the Welsh women on the soccer map.

Connor McDavid has waited a long time. The superstar centre set to headline Canada's roster at the 4 Nations Face-Off was a vocal proponent of getting NHL players back on the international stage and under the brightest lights.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Neymar has agreed to return to Santos nearly 12 years after he left the Brazilian team, club president Marcelo Teixeira said in his social media channels Tuesday.

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed Orlando Robinson to a second 10-day contract, the NBA team announced Tuesday.

MONTREAL — CF Montréal acquired two midfielders on Tuesday. Calgary's Victor Loturi joins Montreal on a free transfer from Scottish club Ross County FC. He signed a two-year contract with options for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.

Denis Shapovalov has withdrawn from Canada's upcoming Davis Cup tie against Hungary due to a back injury, Tennis Canada said Monday. The best-of-five first-round qualifier begins Saturday at IGA Stadium.

SINGAPORE — Rebecca Marino came close to pulling off an upset Tuesday at the Singapore Tennis Open, but an ill-timed service break in the third set, with the score tied 5-5, did the Vancouver player in.