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Raptors able to keep cool heads in the absence of all-star guard VanVleet

PHILADELPHIA - In enemy territory, and on the biggest stage for many of them, the young Toronto Raptors could have withered without their all-star point guard in Philadelphia on Monday night. But in a...

Apr 26, 2022

Canada draws powerhouses Spain, Serbia for 2022 Davis Cup Finals

MLAGA, Spain - Canada's men's tennis team has been drawn into a group with powerhouses Spain and Serbia for the upcoming Davis Cup Finals. Canada's group, which also includes South Korea, will play a ...

Apr 26, 2022

Russia removed as host of 2023 worlds in men's ice hockey

ZURICH (AP) - Russia was removed Tuesday as host of the 2023 world championship in men's ice hockey that was to be played in Vladimir Putin's home city St. Petersburg. Citing "concern for the safety a...

Apr 26, 2022

American Nathan Bombrys named Rugby Canada's new chief executive officer

Nathan Bombrys found rugby by chance while attending Syracuse University. Or rather, rugby found him. Bombrys, who had played high school football in Michigan, was about to sign up to try out for the ...

Apr 26, 2022

Toronto FC teenager Jayden Nelson gives back to his Brampton elementary school

BRAMPTON, Ont. - Once a Coyote, always a Coyote. Toronto FC teenage midfielder Jayden Nelson lived up to that credo this week when he returned to Copeland Public School to fund a snacks programs for i...

Apr 26, 2022

Toronto Raptors beat Philadelphia 76ers 103-88 to force Game 6

PHILADELPHIA - The Toronto Raptors faced elimination for the second time in three days - and came out victorious once again. Pascal Siakam scored 23 points and 10 rebounds and the Raptors beat the 76e...

Apr 25, 2022

Bichette hits tiebreaking grand slam to power Blue Jays to 6-2 win over Red Sox

TORONTO - Bo Bichette hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the eighth inning to power the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night at Rogers Centre. The Toronto shortstop turn...

Apr 25, 2022

Jays' Biggio goes on COVID IL, Red Sox place Houck, Crawford on restricted list

TORONTO - Blue Jays infielder Cavan Biggio was placed on the COVID-related injured list and right-hander Bowden Francis was recalled from triple-A Buffalo ahead of Toronto's game against the Boston Re...

Apr 25, 2022

Oilers' star Connor McDavid's drive to be NHL's best player starts off the ice

EDMONTON - Christian Dedonato doesn't see Connor McDavid much in the off-season, at least not until at least mid-afternoon. McDavid is too busy working out in the gym or staying sharp on the ice. When...

Apr 25, 2022

Winnipeg's IG Field updates COVID-19 protocols for fans and guests

WINNIPEG - Fans attending games at Winnipeg's IG Field will no longer have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The new policy will begin on May 1 and includes spectators attending Winnipeg Blue Bom...

Apr 25, 2022