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Toronto FC voices support for war-torn Ukraine ahead of home opener

TORONTO - "Stand With Ukraine" was the message on the BMO Field video board before Toronto FC's home opener against the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. Several Ukraine flags were attached to the south...

Mar 05, 2022

'Please, no more war:' Capitals star Ovechkin addresses Russian invasion of Ukraine

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin asked for "no more war" Friday in his first media availability since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Moscow native said he has "lots of friends in Russia an...

Feb 25, 2022

Ticats kicker Leader was part of U.S. rugby win over Canada in 2019

He's yet to play in the CFL, but Hamilton Tiger-Cats kicker Tadgh Leader does have prior experience with Canada. In March 2019, Tadgh played for the U.S. national men's rugby team that rallied to beat...

Feb 25, 2022

Vancouver Whitecaps prepare to kick off season with or without top striker

VANCOUVER - A large question looms as the Vancouver Whitecaps prepare to start the 2022 Major League Soccer season - will top striker Brian White be fit to take the field? White travelled to Ohio with...

Feb 25, 2022

Rowing Canada to hold independent review into high-performance culture

Rowing Canada is planning an independent review of its high-performance culture and governance in the wake of "concerns" voiced by members of the rowing community in late 2021 and early 2022. "We are ...

Feb 25, 2022

Canada's Shapovalov loses wild Dubai semifinal against Czech qualifier Vesely

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Canada's Denis Shapovalov fell to Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely in a wild semifinal that saw all three sets go to tiebreaks on Friday at the Dubai Tennis Championships. Sha...

Feb 25, 2022

Raptors forward Anunoby out against Charlotte with broken right ring finger

The Toronto Raptors say forward OG Anunoby has a broken right ring finger and will miss the team's game tonight at Charlotte. The Raptors confirmed Anunoby's injury in the latest injury report. A time...

Feb 25, 2022

Questions abound as Toronto FC kicks off MLS season after extensive turnover

Toronto FC took a Scrabble-like approach to the off-season, changing players like letters in search of better combinations and a more harmonious hand after a dismal 6-18-10 season. While TFC remains a...

Feb 25, 2022

Canadian cyclist Michael Woods wins second stage of Gran Camino in Spain

MIRADOR, Spain - Canadian cyclist Michael Woods showed his climbing prowess Friday in winning Stage 2 of the four-stage Gran Camino race to take over first place overall. The 35-year-old from Ottawa, ...

Feb 25, 2022

Eriksen set for Brentford debut in comeback from collapse

LONDON (AP) - Christian Eriksen is set to make his Brentford debut eight months after the Denmark international's cardiac arrest at the European Championship. Brentford manager Thomas Frank said the 3...

Feb 25, 2022