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Zhao wins, Bouchard falls in qualifying play at Wimbledon

LONDON - Canada's Carol Zhao beat Britain's Emily Appleton 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 in the first round of qualifying play at Wimbledon on Tuesday. Zhao, ranked 166 in the world, will face Arantxa Rus in the next...

Jun 27, 2023

Assistant general manager Jason Hernandez promoted as changes continue at TFC

Toronto FC announced on Tuesday that assistant general manager Jason Hernandez has been promoted to general manager. Hernandez previously played as a player for Toronto in 2017 and 2018 before making ...

Jun 27, 2023

Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign veteran quarterback Dakota Prukop

WINNIPEG - Dakota Prukop is back with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The CFL club signed the veteran American quarterback to a one-year deal Monday. Prukop returns to Winnipeg after dressing for four game...

Jun 27, 2023

National Bank Open to offer equal prize money to men and women starting in 2027

TORONTO - The National Bank Open will award an equal amount of prize money to men's and women's tennis players starting in 2027, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday. The annual Canadian tournament - a WTA...

Jun 27, 2023

'Disappointing': McDavid no fan of NHL's move on themed jerseys after Pride refusals

NASHVILLE - Connor McDavid isn't a fan of the NHL's new policy on themed warmup jerseys. The league decided last week teams won't wear special pre-game threads next season - the result of a handful of...

Jun 27, 2023

Players returning from LIV Golf part of Saudis' agreement with PGA Tour

The PGA Tour and European tour have agreed to work with Saudi backers of LIV Golf to decide how defectors to the rival league can return and what kind of punishment they should face, according to a fr...

Jun 26, 2023

Connor McDavid dominates NHL awards

NASHVILLE - Connor McDavid dominated the NHL season. The Edmonton Oilers captain did the same at the league's awards ceremony on Monday. McDavid won his third Hart Trophy as NHL MVP on the heels of a ...

Jun 26, 2023

Herdman: Solutions needed quickly for financially troubled Canada Soccer

TORONTO - Canadian men's soccer coach John Herdman says Canada Soccer needs to find solutions to its financial troubles. With a World Cup coming in three years, he adds it has to happen quickly. Herdm...

Jun 26, 2023

Toronto Six sign Emma Woods to contract extension; 12th player under contract

TORONTO - The Isobel Cup champion Toronto Six have signed Emma Woods to a one-year contract extension. Woods, from Burford, Ont., had 10 goals and 13 assists in 24 games last season - the best of her ...

Jun 26, 2023

Raptors first-round 2023 draft pick talks family, desire to work and Fred VanVleet

TORONTO - Gradey Dick moved his dad to tears on Monday. The newest Toronto Raptors sharpshooter, chosen 13th overall in the NBA Draft last Thursday, visited his new basketball home over the weekend an...

Jun 26, 2023