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Colton Herta matches dad, grabs pole in tight IndyCar field

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Colton Herta bounced back from a disappointing IndyCar opener by winning the pole Saturday for the street course race in downtown St. Petersburg. Herta was enveloped in a first-...

Apr 24, 2021

Canadian Olympic bobsleigh champion Alex Kopacz in hospital battling COVID-19 ailment

Alex Kopacz says he's never felt so close to the grave. The Olympic champion brakeman in men's bobsled is in hospital with COVID-19.The 31-year-old entered London University Hospital on Wednesday and ...

Apr 24, 2021

Knicks extend winning streak to 9, beat Raptors 120-103

NEW YORK - Julius Randle had 31 points and 10 rebounds, RJ Barrett added 25 points and 12 boards, and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 120-103 on Saturday for their ninth straight victory....

Apr 24, 2021

Toronto FC looks to finish deal for Venezuelan international winger Yeferson Soteldo

Toronto FC has come to an agreement to land Venezuelan international winger Yeferson Soteldo as its third designated player, according to several sources.Major League Soccer and TFC have finalized a t...

Apr 24, 2021

Young Canadian back Quinn Ngawati enjoying life in Major League Rugby

Just 21, Victoria's Quinn Ngawati has already played professionally in both of rugby's codes, worn the Maple Leaf, had a franchise fold under him and moved continents during a pandemic.There has been ...

Apr 24, 2021

Monahan scores, assists on a pair of goals in Calgary's 4-2 win over Montreal

CALGARY - Sean Monahan had a goal and two assists for the Calgary Flames in a 4-2 win Friday over the visiting Montreal Canadiens. Calgary's Andrew Mangiapane had a goal and an assist. Dillon Dube and...

Apr 23, 2021

Matz wins 4th straight start, Blue Jays beat Rays 5-3

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Steven Matz won his fourth consecutive start, Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Friday night. Matz (4-0), acquired fr...

Apr 23, 2021

Canada's proposed sports betting law could generate taxes, protect consumers: experts

Canadians should soon be able to place a wager on the outcome of an NHL game thanks to what experts say is an overdue change to the country's laws on sports betting. A private member's bill passed by ...

Apr 23, 2021

Canadian Rachel Homan ekes out big win at Grand Slam event

CALGARY - Rachel Homan moved into a tie for second in Pool B of the Players' Championship with a 5-4 win over Satsuki Fujisawa of Japan on Friday. The Ottawa skip (3-2) has the same record as Fujisawa...

Apr 23, 2021

CF Montreal hopes to open 2-0 for the first time in five years

Wilfried Nancy's message to Romell Quioto this season was simple -- relax and let go of the pressure. Nancy said his striker, who scored eight goals in 19 games to earn club MVP honours for CF Montrea...

Apr 23, 2021