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WNBA expansion Toronto Temp introduces Wright Rogers as inaugural GM

TORONTO - The WNBA expansion Toronto Tempo officially introduced Monica Wright Rogers as its first general manager. The Tempo, Canada's first WNBA franchise, made the announcement Thursday after hirin...

Feb 20, 2025

New race without gender rules coming to 207-year-old rowing event in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A centuries-old rowing race in the heart of St. John's, N.L., is introducing a new category this year that doesn't separate athletes by gender. The Royal St. John's Regatta's open c...

Feb 20, 2025

Gilles, Poirier one point ahead of American world champions at Four Continents

Defending champions Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Canada were one point ahead of world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States after Thursday's rhythm dance at the figure skatin...

Feb 20, 2025

Manitoba's Einarson, Nova Scotia's Black keep playoff race tight at Hearts

THUNDER BAY, Ont. - The race for playoff spots at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts was a fight to the finish. While defending champion Rachel Homan, Alberta's Kayla Skrlik and B.C.'s Corryn Brown sec...

Feb 20, 2025

Auger-Aliassime advances to Qatar Open semifinals after Medvedev retires with illness

DOHA - Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the semifinals of the Qatar Open tennis tournament after Russia's Daniil Medvedev retired from their quarterfinal with an illness. Auger-Aliassime w...

Feb 20, 2025

Calgary fighter Jake Peacock scores dominant win on One Championship card in Qatar

DOHA - Calgary Muay Thai fighter Jake (the One) Peacock stopped Japanese bantamweight Shinji Suzuki in the third round Thursday at One 171: Qatar to record his second win in as many One Championship o...

Feb 20, 2025

Former midfielder Brandon Servania ready to welcome Toronto FC to D.C. in MLS opener

Deemed surplus to requirements by Toronto FC after last season, Brandon Servania will be waiting when TFC opens the Major League Soccer regular season Saturday at D.C. United. The 25-year-old midfield...

Feb 20, 2025

'There's nothing like playing at home': Canadians relish Vancouver rugby sevens stop

VANCOUVER - The roar of the costume-clad crowd at B.C. Place Stadium is still special for Charity Williams. It's a sound and atmosphere the Canadian rugby star is eagerly anticipating as she prepares ...

Feb 20, 2025

Muhammad, Shevchenko to defend their titles at UFC 315 in May in Montreal

UFC 315 in Montreal will feature two championship bouts with Belal (Remember The Name) Muhammad and Valentina (Bullet) Shevchenko putting their titles on the line May 10 at the Bell Centre. Muhammad (...

Feb 20, 2025

Big stage for Northern Super League season-opening matches in Vancouver, Toronto

Vancouver Rise FC and AFC Toronto will kick off the Northern Super League with a bang - with opening games at B.C. Place Stadium and BMO Field, respectively. Vancouver will host Calgary Wild FC on Apr...

Feb 20, 2025