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Lively crowd comes out to Tapley’s to watch Canada’s first World Cup match in 36 years

For just the fifth time in its nearly century-long history, the Canadian men's curling championship will have a new title sponsor after this season. The 2023 Brier, set for March 3-12 in London, Ont.

UMM ŞALĀL ‘ALĪ, Qatar — It appears that Alphonso Davies' goal against Croatia, the first for Canada at the men's World Cup, left a mark in more than the Canada Soccer record book. Mayhem ensued in Sunday's goal celebration.

DOHA, Qatar — Doneil Henry's World Cup experience has been far different than the one he originally hoped for. But the veteran defender is still doing whatever he can for Canada.

REGINA — Canadian offensive lineman Zack Fry and kicker David Solie have signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Fry was selected by the Roughriders in the second round of the 2022 CFL Draft, 16th overall.

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Neymar will miss Brazil's last group game at the World Cup because of his right ankle injury, the team doctor said Tuesday.

EDMONTON — On the eve of his return to Calgary, Matthew Tkachuk stuck it to his old rivals.

EDMONTON — Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid continue to make life difficult for opponents in crunch time. Draisaitl scored the overtime winner as the Edmonton Oilers came away with a 4-3 victory over the suddenly slumping Florida Panthers on Monday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jack Hughes and Michael McLeod scored in the second period, Vitek Vanecek stopped 35 shots and the New Jersey Devils rallied from an early two-goal deficit to beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Monday night.

TORONTO — Pascal Siakam wasted little time in showing what the Toronto Raptors had been missing.