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Canadian Malik Johnson looks to help Tampa Bay Rowdies win USL Championship final

Malik Johnson bet on himself when he signed with the Tampa Bay Rowdies after five seasons in the Toronto FC system. He left family and friends back in Canada, coming to Florida by himself. "It was a b...

Oct 31, 2020

'We just have to deal with it': Whitecaps' path to playoffs gets a little rockier

VANCOUVER - Facing an uphill battle for the playoffs, Vancouver Whitecaps coach Marc Dos Santos vows his squad won't go down without a fight. It's been a season full of adversity for the 'Caps (8-13-0...

Oct 30, 2020

Canadian junior men's finalist Krats gets call to fill in on Team Gushue

Joel Krats was a 15-year-old curler with big dreams when he watched Brad Gushue and Team Newfoundland and Labrador deliver a dramatic Brier victory on home ice in 2017. The St. John's-based team neede...

Oct 30, 2020

Alex Galchenyuk eager for fresh start with Senators: 'I have a lot to prove'

Alex Galchenyuk has no interest in looking back. And it's easy to understand why. After getting traded three times in 30 months, the third overall pick at the 2012 NHL draft signed a one-year, US$1.05...

Oct 30, 2020

Woodbine Mile champion Starship Jubilee will be heading to Breeders' Cup at Keeneland

TORONTO - Starship Jubilee has made a career of exceeding expectations. In 2017, Tino Attard claimed the then four-year-old filly for $16,000 with the intention of breeding her. But she's continually ...

Oct 30, 2020

Citing medical advice, Canada Soccer opts to skip November match windows

TORONTO - In the wake of calling off a proposed October women's camp in England this month, Canada Soccer has opted not to summon the men for November's match window. In both cases, the governing body...

Oct 30, 2020

Toronto FC needs maximum points and help elsewhere in Supporters' Shield bid

With two games remaining in the regular season, Toronto FC needs maximum points and a little help from elsewhere if it hopes to lift the Supporters' Shield. Philadelphia (13-3-5) has taken the pole po...

Oct 30, 2020

World champion backstroker Kylie Masse racing again after pandemic layoff

World champion backstroker Kylie Masse dubbed her first races in over seventh months "interesting." The 24-year-old from LaSalle, Ont., is competing for the Toronto Titans in Budapest, Hungary, in Int...

Oct 30, 2020

Raptors support NBA investigation into assault charges against guard Davis

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors say they will fully support the NBA's investigation into the arrest of guard Terence Davis on assault charges. The team commented publicly on the issue for the first time...

Oct 30, 2020

No bodychecking allowed in upcoming Ontario Hockey League season

TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League will not have bodychecking this coming season.Lisa MacLeod, Ontario's minister of sport, confirmed the decision on Friday afternoon.She said that removing purposefu...

Oct 30, 2020