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Canada coach feels the anxiety of keeping players, staff safe during pandemic

Canada coach feels the anxiety of keeping players, staff safe during pandemic

Canada coach John Herdman acknowledged Monday he has experienced anxiety during the pandemic, triggered by concerns over the safety and well-being of his players and staff.
McMaster's football program is offering apprenticeship program for two female coaches

McMaster's football program is offering apprenticeship program for two female coaches

Corey Grant is looking to follow Bruce Arians' lead. The reigning Super Bowl-winning coach has never been afraid to think outside the box.
It's do-or-die for Canadian men in World Cup qualifying showdown with Suriname

It's do-or-die for Canadian men in World Cup qualifying showdown with Suriname

After rolling over lesser opposition, Canada faces a far stiffer World Cup qualifying test in Suriname on Tuesday. A loss and the World Cup dream is over.
Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard undergoes shoulder surgery

Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard undergoes shoulder surgery

MONTREAL — Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard is recovering from arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
Canadian women fall to 2-6 at Volleyball Nations League after 3-0 loss to Japan

Canadian women fall to 2-6 at Volleyball Nations League after 3-0 loss to Japan

RIMINI, Italy — The Canadian women's volleyball team fell to 2-6 at the Volleyball Nations League tournament after dropping a 3-0 decision to Japan on Monday. Set scores were 25-16, 25-15 and 25-15. Kiera Van Ryk of Surrey, B.C.
Paul Weir to coach Canada at upcoming FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup

Paul Weir to coach Canada at upcoming FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup

TORONTO — Paul Weir has been named head coach for Canada's team at next month's FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup.
NWHL's Toronto Six name Mark Joslin as second head coach in franchise history

NWHL's Toronto Six name Mark Joslin as second head coach in franchise history

TORONTO — The National Women's Hockey League's Toronto Six have named Mark Joslin as the second head coach in franchise history. Joslin takes over for Digit Murphy, who will remain as team president.
New this week: 'In the Heights,' 'Loki' and 'Infinite'

New this week: 'In the Heights,' 'Loki' and 'Infinite'

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Pulisic scores in extra time, US beats Mexico 3-2

Pulisic scores in extra time, US beats Mexico 3-2

DENVER (AP) — Christian Pulisic converted a penalty kick in the 114th minute, backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath stopped Andrés Guardado’s penalty kick in the 124th and the United States overcame an early defensive blunder to beat Mexico 3-2 on Sunday n
Armia, Perry lead the way as Canadiens down Jets 5-1 to take 3-0 series stranglehold

Armia, Perry lead the way as Canadiens down Jets 5-1 to take 3-0 series stranglehold

MONTREAL — Joel Armia, Corey Perry and Eric Staal are listed on the Canadiens' locker-room whiteboard as the fourth line.