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Arizona lawmakers vote to restrict trans athletes, surgeries

Arizona lawmakers vote to restrict trans athletes, surgeries

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Legislature passed bills Thursday to prohibit gender reassignment surgery for minors and ban transgender athletes from playing on girls sports teams, joining a growing list of Republican-controlled states attempting to rest

Canada's Fernandez eliminated from Miami Open by Karolina Muchova

Canadian Leylah Fernandez was eliminated from the Miami Open Thursday, falling in straight sets to the Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova. Muchova beat Fernandez 6-4, 7-6 (3) and will face former No.
Canadian-bred Messier among horses transferred by Hall of Fame trainer Baffert

Canadian-bred Messier among horses transferred by Hall of Fame trainer Baffert

ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA — Canadian-bred thoroughbred Messier is one of four horses trainer Bob Baffert has transferred to other conditioners to allow them to attempt to qualify for the Kentucky Derby.
Young's team hopes to build off Brier experience at Canadian junior playdowns

Young's team hopes to build off Brier experience at Canadian junior playdowns

Nathan Young's Newfoundland and Labrador team had some of the best seats in the house to watch Brad Gushue win another Tim Hortons Brier.
YWCA's 'Add the M' campaign trying to bring awareness to systemic inequity in sports

YWCA's 'Add the M' campaign trying to bring awareness to systemic inequity in sports

"It's time to add the 'M,'" said Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair in a new video released by the YWCA on Thursday.
NYC mayor allows unvaccinated athletes play home games

NYC mayor allows unvaccinated athletes play home games

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's mayor exempted athletes and performers — including Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving — from the city’s vaccine mandate Thursday, while keeping in place the rule for countless other workers who faced losing their jobs for
Toronto Six intend to make semifinal bye work for them in Isobel Cup

Toronto Six intend to make semifinal bye work for them in Isobel Cup

Caught at the finish line for the regular-season title, the Toronto Six can still claim the Premier Hockey League's ultimate crown and hoist the Isobel Cup on Monday. The Six are the No.
ISU replaces commentators, apologizes for vulgar comment aimed at Canada's Duhamel

ISU replaces commentators, apologizes for vulgar comment aimed at Canada's Duhamel

The International Skating Union has apologized and replaced its world championship commentators for vulgar comments aimed at Canadian Meagan Duhamel.

U. of Michigan settles sex-abuse lawsuit brought by students

The University of Michigan has reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit brought by students who sought to force changes in how the school protects the campus from sexual misconduct.
Black Academy's Legacy Awards set for fall, to air on CBC

Black Academy's Legacy Awards set for fall, to air on CBC

TORONTO — The Black Academy's inaugural Legacy Awards has found a venue and an air date. The Canadian award show dedicated to Black talent will be held at the Toronto live event space History and will air Sept. 25 on CBC and CBC Gem.