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Ballpark Feel: Toronto Blue Jays showcase lower bowl renovations at Rogers Centre

TORONTO - The so-called outfield district got the love last year at Rogers Centre. Now it's time for a renovated 100-level seating area, new-look dugouts and fresh turf at the home of the Toronto Blue...

Apr 04, 2024

Reaves rediscovers game with Maple Leafs after early struggles: 'I had no confidence'

TORONTO - Ryan Reaves delivered a pair of massive hits to roaring approval. The Maple Leafs enforcer then dropped the gloves later in the game looking to spark his teammates, emphatically gesturing to...

Apr 04, 2024

Swimming Canada says contingency plan in the works for Olympic trials

MONTREAL - Swimming Canada says a contingency plan for the Olympic and Paralympic trials is in the works following the extended closure of Montreal's Olympic pool. The national trials - Swimming Canad...

Apr 04, 2024

RCMP will provide intelligence help, police to help secure Paris Olympics this summer

OTTAWA - The RCMP will be part of an international policing effort to keep the Olympics in Paris safe this summer. In January France's Interior Ministry asked for help from 46 different countries, inc...

Apr 04, 2024

Caitlin Clark of Iowa is the AP Player of the Year in women's hoops for the 2nd straight season

Caitlin Clark is capping her illustrious college career with another record-breaking season and another set of prestigious awards. The star guard from Iowa was honored Thursday as The Associated Press...

Apr 04, 2024

Zhan outstanding as China beats Japan 3-2 in shootout at women's hockey worlds

UTICA, N.Y. - Grace Zhan made 50 saves in regulation and overtime in a standout performance and Guan Yingying scored the only shootout goal as China defeated Japan 3-2 Thursday at the world women's ho...

Apr 04, 2024

Most Ontario online gamblers using regulated market sites, study indicates

TORONTO - A new study indicates most Ontarians who recently gambled online did so through regulated sites, though the unregulated market is still sizable. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ...

Apr 04, 2024

Canada's Fernandez falls 6-4, 6-4 to Stephens in second round of Charleston Open

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Canada's Leylah Fernandez was eliminated from the Charleston Open tennis tournament following a 6-4, 6-4 loss to American Sloane Stephens on Thursday. Fernandez struggled on serve, ...

Apr 04, 2024

CF Montreal loans defender Robert Thorkelsson to second-division Norwegian club

MONTREAL - CF Montreal loaned defender Robert Thorkelsson to second-division Norwegian club Kongsvinger IL Toppfotball on Thursday. Thorkelsson's loan goes until Aug. 1. The Norwegian side has the opt...

Apr 04, 2024

Wait and hurry up is Canada's theme to start women's world hockey championship

UTICA, N.Y. - Canada's extra day of rest to start the women's world hockey championship will be needed in a tight turnaround between its first two games. Canada, which wasn't among the six countries k...

Apr 04, 2024