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Canadian driver Lance Stroll optimistic about his team's prospects for '21 F-1 season

The COVID-19 pandemic hit both Formula One and Lance Stroll hard last year, but it didn't stop the Canadian driver from enjoying his best season on the circuit Stroll had to miss the Eifel Grand Prix ...

Mar 26, 2021

Verstappen fastest in practice for season-opening Bahrain GP

SAKHIR, Bahrain - Max Verstappen started the Formula One season on the front foot Friday by clocking the fastest times in the first two practice sessions at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver...

Mar 26, 2021

Toronto Arrows look to shake off rust as they visit the Utah Warriors

Their pre-season limited due to COVID-19 protocols back home, the Toronto Arrows looked out of sorts in their season-opening 21-14 loss at Rugby ATL last weekend. Chris Silverthorn, the Arrows' direct...

Mar 26, 2021

Radio change-up: Sportsnet to simulcast Blue Jays TV broadcasts on radio this season

Blue Jays radio broadcasts were part of the soundtrack to longtime fan Blake Appleton's formative years growing up in east-end Toronto. The familiar call from Tom Cheek and Jerry Howarth would emanate...

Mar 26, 2021

Two more Toronto Raptors players out because of COVID-19 health and safety reasons

TAMPA, Fla. - The Toronto Raptors are dealing with more COVID-19 issues. Two Raptors players will be out for COVID-19 health and safety protocols when the team faces the Phoenix Suns tonight. The team...

Mar 26, 2021

'Succeed in life:' Twins want to pave way for aspiring Indigenous hockey players

Jordyn and Kyla Bear have something to say to the next Indigenous generation who want to follow in their footsteps in hockey - they're only a phone call away. The 17-year-old twins say it's the same s...

Mar 26, 2021

Russian win rhythm dance to extend command at skating worlds

STOCKHOLM - Russia extended its dominance at the World Figure Skating Championships on Friday when Victoria Sinitsina and Nikita Katsalapov took the rhythm dance. Already, the Russians have won pairs ...

Mar 26, 2021

Road to COVID-delayed Olympics a journey of growth for Canadian pitcher Lawrie-Locke

Pitcher Danielle Lawrie-Locke thought she was done playing softball when the Tokyo Olympics were called off last spring. "I went to a really dark place right away," said the star right-hander for the ...

Mar 26, 2021

Runners facing shoe shortage due to surging demand, COVID-related supply issues

Running shoes are the latest product to be plagued by a pandemic-related supply crunch as exercise-starved Canadians head outside in droves. An uptick in outdoor pursuits, an early spring and supply c...

Mar 26, 2021

Former Montreal coach Thierry Henry quits social media, says more regulation needed

Former CF Montreal coach Thierry Henry says he is quitting social media until the platforms are properly regulated. The 43-year-old former star striker, who left the MLS team in late February citing f...

Mar 26, 2021