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Toronto FC midfielder Brandon Servania sidelined with torn knee ligament

Toronto FC took another body blow on Thursday with news that midfielder Brandon Servania has a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The Major League Soccer club says Servania will have surgery in the comi...

Oct 05, 2023

Saskatchewan government proclaims George Reed Day to honour football legend

REGINA - The Saskatchewan government has proclaimed Oct. 7 as George Reed Day to honour one of the Canadian Football League's greatest players. Premier Scott Moe and Saskatchewan Roughriders president...

Oct 05, 2023

Hockey Canada implements new 'minimum attire' rule in minor league dressing rooms

Hockey Canada has implemented a new dressing room policy for the 2023-24 minor hockey season, including a "minimum attire rule," with the goal of respecting privacy and making dressing environments mo...

Oct 05, 2023

Canada loses 7-5 to Team IPH at International Para Hockey Cup

OSTRAVA, Czechia - Rod Crane had two goals and Adam Dixon had a goal and two assists as Team IPH defeated Canada 7-5 Thursday at the 2023 International Para Hockey Cup. Crane, from Clarksburg, Ont., a...

Oct 05, 2023

Lions, Bombers faceoff with first place in the CFL's Western Division at stake

SURREY, B.C. - Season series winner, first place in the CFL's Western Division and bragging rights. That's what is at stake as the Lions (11-4) host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (11-4) Friday night in wh...

Oct 05, 2023

Oilers sign forward Stonehouse to three-year, entry-level contract

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Brady Stonehouse to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 19-year-old from Blenheim, Ont., impressed Oilers coaches and scouts after being invited ...

Oct 05, 2023

Otto Porter Jr. returns to Raptors healthy and looking to make impression

BURNABY, B.C. - Otto Porter Jr.'s first season as a Toronto Raptor lasted eight games. Since his season-ending surgery on his left foot on Jan. 10, 2022, the team's head coach has been replaced and ic...

Oct 05, 2023

'My time is coming': Canadian hurdler Metivier set on larger goals despite obstacles

Leaping over hurdles is nothing new for Malik Metivier. And the obstacles in his way now will not interrupt his willingness to push through. "I've always been a believer in just a lot of hard work and...

Oct 05, 2023

Interim coach Mauro Biello names strong squad for Japan friendly in Niigata

Interim Canada coach Mauro Biello, in his first squad selection since taking over from the departed John Herdman, has summoned a strong lineup for an Oct 13 friendly against Japan. Milan Borjan, Jonat...

Oct 05, 2023

NHL stars excited for PWHL puck drop: 'An amazing thing for hockey'

John Tavares has spent untold hours honing his skills. Like the hundreds of NHLers he battles with and against each season, the reward is a career in the spotlight to go along with millions of dollars...

Oct 05, 2023