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Toronto FC promote forward Charlie Sharp, wingback Nate Edwards to first-team roster

TORONTO - After being drafted in the third round (61st overall) of the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, forward Charlie Sharp decided to put his dream of playing professional football on hold. He spent a couple o...

Sep 17, 2024

Weegar committed to Calgary Flames despite veteran exodus

MacKenzie Weegar wasn't bitter or upset as he watched friends live out their dreams. The Calgary Flames defenceman just hopes to experience the same feeling one day. He also knows the road leading to ...

Sep 17, 2024

Maple Leafs announce Oreo as new helmet sponsor for upcoming NHL season

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced cookie brand Oreo as the team's helmet sponsor for the upcoming NHL season. The new helmet will debut Sunday when Toronto opens its 2024-25 pre-season ...

Sep 17, 2024

Fledgling Northern Super League adds four to front office ahead of April kickoff

The Northern Super League has fleshed out its front office with four appointments. Jose Maria Celestino da Costa was named vice-president and head of soccer operations while Marianne Brooks was appoin...

Sep 17, 2024

Former Canadiens, Senators defenceman Chris Wideman retires after six NHL seasons

MONTREAL - Former Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators defenceman Chris Wideman announced he's retiring after six NHL seasons on Tuesday. Wideman spent his last three seasons under contract with the...

Sep 17, 2024

Canadian Hockey League boosts border rivalry by launching series vs. USA Hockey's development team

The Canadian Hockey League is looking to capitalize on the sport's cross-border rivalry by having its top draft-eligible prospects face USA Hockey's National Development team in an annual two-game ser...

Sep 17, 2024

Cousins caps winning drive with TD pass to London as Falcons rally past Eagles 22-21

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Kirk Cousins led a flawless last-minute drive for Atlanta and connected with Drake London for a 7-yard touchdown with 34 seconds left to give the Falcons a 22-21 victory over the P...

Sep 16, 2024

Cousins caps winning drive with TD pass to London as Falcons rally past Eagles 22-21

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Kirk Cousins led a flawless last-minute drive for Atlanta and connected with Drake London for a seven-yard touchdown with 34 seconds left to give the Falcons a 22-21 victory over t...

Sep 16, 2024

Red Wings sign Raymond to 8-year, $64.6 million contract

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Lucas Raymond to an eight-year, $64.6 million contract Monday, completing a deal with one of their best young players less than 72 hours before trai...

Sep 16, 2024

World Junior Girls Golf Championship coming to Toronto-area golf course

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Golf Canada has set an impressive stretch goal of having 30 professional golfers at the highest levels of the sport by 2032. The World Junior Girls Golf Championship is a huge part...

Sep 16, 2024