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Luge Canada hires Poland's Maciej Kurowski as head coach to 2030
CALGARY - Three-time Polish Olympian Maciej Kurowski has been named the Canadian luge team's new head coach through to the 2030 Winter Olympic Games in the French Alps. The 40-year-old from Jelenia Go...
The Canadian Press Jul 7, 2026

Canada's Mboko withdraws from National Bank Open due to knee injury
TORONTO - Canada's Victoria Mboko has withdrawn from the National Bank Open due to a knee injury, Tennis Canada said Tuesday. The 2025 tournament champion was hurt last month in a match against Czechi...
The Canadian Press Jul 7, 2026

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign veteran Canadian receiver Smith to contract extension
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed veteran Canadian receiver Kiondre Smith to a contract extension Tuesday. Smith is now under contract with Hamilton through the 2027 campaign. The six-foot-one...
The Canadian Press Jul 7, 2026

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals
ATLANTA (AP) - It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn't know when it's beaten. Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the def...
The Canadian Press Jul 7, 2026

Lionel Messi scores his eighth goal of this year's World Cup, takes lead in Golden Boot race
ATLANTA (AP) - Lionel Messi let the tears flow at the final whistle, succumbing to emotion after Argentina conjured up an incredible two-goal comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 on Tuesday and advance to the W...
The Canadian Press Jul 7, 2026

AHL's Hamilton Hammers introduce Jay McKee as head coach, unveil jerseys
HAMILTON - It's familiar ground for Jay McKee. And he wants to rekindle fond memories for Hamilton fans with his new team's playing style. McKee was introduced as the head coach of the American Hockey...
The Canadian Press Jul 7, 2026

Rogers closes six radio stations including Sportsnet in Vancouver, Calgary
Rogers Sports and Media is shutting down its Sportsnet 650 radio station in Vancouver and Sportsnet 960 station in Calgary, as well as four other stations. Calgary's 660 NewsRadio is also being closed...
The Canadian Press Jul 7, 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs add Ottawa Senators great Daniel Alfredsson to coaching staff
TORONTO - Daniel Alfredsson, once Public Enemy No. 1 in Toronto as captain of the Ottawa Senators, is leaving the nation's capital to join the Maple Leafs as an associate coach. The Maple Leafs announ...
The Canadian Press Jul 7, 2026

Summer McIntosh withdraws from Canadian swimming trials due to illness
MONTREAL - Two days after her record-breaking night, Summer McIntosh has withdrawn from the Canadian swimming trials due to illness. Swimming Canada announced Tuesday that the star swimmer will not co...
The Canadian Press Jul 7, 2026

Vancouver Whitecaps return to Swangard Stadium in search of another Canadian title
BURNABY - The Vancouver Whitecaps will be returning to their roots, and forward Brian White will make some history Wednesday when they face Cavalry FC in the first leg of the Telus Canadian Championsh...
The Canadian Press Jul 7, 2026

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