Construction delays may force NHLers to play on untested ice at Milan-Cortina Olympics
The Canadian men's hockey team will open the Olympic Games against Czech Republic and the women against Finland.
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Historic World Cup qualification for Cape Verde islanders
JOHANNESBURG: Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 on Monday to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, booking their place in football’s global showpiece for the very first time. The team from an archipelago off the coast of Senegal with about 550,000 inhabitants becomes the second-least populous nation to reach the World Cup, after Iceland, with just over 350,000, at Russia 2018. Cape Verde won Group D with 23 points, four more than Cameroon, who hold the African record for World Cup appearances with eight. Cameroon were held 0-0 by Angola in Yaounde. “Giving this happiness to these people is enormous...
Cape Verde overcome nerves to qualify for World Cup
CAPE TOWN :Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup on Monday, beating Eswatini 3-0 in their last group match to top the standings ahead of Cameroon and complete a fairytale campaign.
Protests in Oslo ahead of Norway v Israel World Cup qualifier
OSLO: The build-up to the World Cup qualifier between Norway and Israel in Oslo on Saturday (Oct 11) was marked by protests and heavy security, as Norwegian fans remained divided over Israel’s participation in the tournament due to the war in Gaza.
Felix Auger-Aliassime bounced in Shanghai Masters quarterfinals
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime was eliminated from the Shanghai Masters tournament on Friday.
Blistering Denmark batter Belarus 6-0 in World Cup qualifier
ZALAEGERSZEG, Hungary :Striker Rasmus Hojlund and substitute Anders Dreyer both netted twice as Denmark roared to a 6-0 win over Belarus in their World Cup qualifying clash on Thursday that leaves them top of Group C on goal difference.
Michael McLeod, acquitted in World Junior sexual assault trial, signs with Russian hockey league
Michael McLeod, one of five members of Canada's 2018 junior team recently acquitted of sexual assault charges, has signed a three-year contract with Avangard Omsk of the Russian-based Kontinental Hockey League.
Michael McLeod signs with KHL's Avangard Omsk after acquittal - ESPN
Michael McLeod, one of five Hockey Canada players who were found not guilty of sexual assault charges in July, has signed a three-year contract with Avangard Omsk of Russia's Kontinental Hockey League.