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Toronto Six re-sign captain Shiann Darkangelo to two-year contract

TORONTO - The Toronto Six announced Wednesday they have re-signed captain Shiann Darkangelo to a two-year contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Darkangelo, of Brighton, Mich., helped lead th...

May 10, 2023

Forward Ariel Lassiter is making a name for himself with CF Montreal

MONTREAL - Midfielder Bryce Duke was on everyone's mind upon his arrival to CF Montreal, but forward Ariel Lassiter has found a way to make himself part of the conversation. When CF Montreal sporting ...

May 10, 2023

Toronto FC cup loss to Montreal exacerbated by ugly scenes in the BMO Field stands

TORONTO - Ugly scenes in the stands at BMO Field during Toronto FC's 2-1 loss to rival CF Montreal in Canadian Championship play Tuesday prompted an investigation by TFC officials and condemnation fro...

May 10, 2023

Canadian men in relegation battle in business end of World Rugby Sevens Series season

While Argentina looks to join New Zealand in securing a berth at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the battle at the other end of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series standings will add more drama to the penulti...

May 10, 2023

Ontario bill seeks to secure movable soccer nets, named for teen killed

TORONTO - An Ontario bill that would require movable soccer goals to be secured - named in memory of a 15-year-old boy who was killed by one - has passed a key hurdle and may become law later this yea...

May 10, 2023

NHL tough guys die 10 years younger than their fellow players, study finds

MONTREAL - A study of former National Hockey League players shows that enforcers who spent a lot of time dropping their gloves or in the penalty box lived significantly shorter lives than their peers....

May 10, 2023

Celebrity bidding war for Ottawa Senators could be a boon for the franchise: experts

A celebrity bidding war for a minority ownership stake in the NHL's Ottawa Senators stands to lift the team's profile to new heights, while serving as a safe way for stars to park their money. Experts...

May 10, 2023

ESPN anchor Anderson apologizes for mocking Vegas defenceman Whitecloud's name

ESPN "SportsCenter" anchor John Anderson apologized to Zach Whitecloud, a First Nation member in Canada, on Tuesday after comparing the Vegas Golden Knights defenceman's last name to toilet paper the ...

May 10, 2023

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

When the second round of the post-season was about to start, sports betting sites determined Toronto and Edmonton were the favourites to meet in the Stanley Cup final. What a difference a week makes. ...

May 10, 2023

Maple Leafs fans set to watch team battle for survival in playoffs

TORONTO - Fans are expected to gather in downtown Toronto tonight as the Maple Leafs fight to stay in the NHL playoffs. The Leafs are playing in Florida, where the Panthers are hosting tonight's game ...

May 10, 2023