National Sports

Klopp's Liverpool wins 3-1 in Munich to knock Bayern out

MUNICH — Sadio Mane scored twice to send Juergen Klopp's Liverpool into the Champions League quarterfinals with a 3-1 win at Bayern Munich in the second leg of the last 16 on Wednesday.

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Toronto Maple Leafs winger Kasperi Kapanen sidelined with a concussion

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Kasperi Kapanen has a concussion and will miss a second straight game on Wednesday night against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks.

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World Rugby announces expanded women's seven series plus more combined stops

TORONTO — World Rugby has announced an expanded HSBC Women's Series for the next four-year cycle, featuring eight rounds for the first time. There are currently just six stops on the women's tour, including Langford, B.C.

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Correction: Dan Jenkins, sports writing great, dies at 90

FORT WORTH, Texas — In a story March 7 and 8 about Dan Jenkins' death, The Associated Press erroneously reported that he was 89. He was 90.

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Government unveils new plan to battle harassment, abuse, discrimination in sport

TORONTO — A safe space for Canadian athletes and kids who participate in sport has been a long time coming.

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'I don't need to be a hero': Quinn Hughes confident as he joins Canucks

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks newest defenceman knows there are some high expectations as he enters his pro-hockey career. But right now, 19-year-old Quinn Hughes just wants to get back on the ice.

Mar 13, 2019 2:36 PM Read more >

Jones to replace Homan at World Cup final, Officer and Birchard tabbed to play

PERTH, Scotland — Team Jennifer Jones will replace Team Rachel Homan at the Curling World Cup Grand Final this May in Beijing. Jones and third Kaitlyn Lawes will be joined by two substitute players at the May 8-12 competition.

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Raptors coach Nick Nurse says Raptors need to show suspended Ibaka "some love"

TORONTO — Serge Ibaka had yet to address his teammates Wednesday about the fight that cost him three games. But head coach Nick Nurse was asking the Toronto Raptors to stand behind their quick-tempered centre.

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Olympic silver medallist and X Games champ Blouin headlines World Cup

Canadian snowboarder Laurie Blouin has made her mark on the slopestyle scene. Her recent big air success has been a nice bonus.

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Defender Jay Wheeldon joins brother Tommy Wheeldon Jr. at CPL's Cavalry FC

Calgary's Cavalry FC has signed English defender Jonathan (Jay) Wheeldon, younger brother of coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr.

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