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Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro short on specifics, long on bullishness

Short on specifics and long on bullishness, Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro set an optimistic tone during his first general media availability since the team was eliminated from the post-season a few...

Oct 21, 2020

Tagliafico's own-goal gives Liverpool 1-0 win at Ajax

AMSTERDAM - Liverpool's makeshift defence held firm and a fortunate goal earned Jurgen Klopp's team a 1-0 victory over Ajax on Wednesday in their Champions League opener at the empty Johan Cruyff Area...

Oct 21, 2020

Bayern routs Atlético 4-0 to start Champions League defence

MUNICH - Bayern Munich picked up where it left off in the Champions League, starting its title defence with a 4-0 rout of Atltico Madrid on Wednesday after overcoming the club's first coronavirus case...

Oct 21, 2020

Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Kris Russell to one-year contract extension

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Kris Russell to a one-year, US$1.25-million contract extension.The 33-year-old Russell appeared in 55 games with the Oilers last season, posting n...

Oct 21, 2020

Golf Canada's juniors will put emphasis on team mentality

Canada's next crop of junior golfers will soon learn that they may be alone out on the course, but they're part of a team off of it. Jennifer Greggain was announced as the newest member of the c...

Oct 21, 2020

Financially troubled Toronto Wolfpack likely to learn fate in early November

TORONTO - It looks like the future of the Toronto Wolfpack could be decided in early November. The financially troubled transatlantic team faces a Friday deadline to file its response to questions fro...

Oct 21, 2020

Raptors do without live visits from potential recruits as NBA draft approaches

TORONTO - Any other season would have the Toronto Raptors' getting to know potential draft picks over intimate dinners in Toronto. They'd be showing them around the city. They'd be seeing how they tak...

Oct 21, 2020

Canadian 'keeper Erin McLeod happy in Iceland, looks to help others stay positive

After enduring a COVID-19 outbreak that kept the Orlando Pride from taking part in the NWSL's Challenge Cup, Erin McLeod is enjoying life on and off the field in Iceland. But as always, the veteran Ca...

Oct 21, 2020

Mighty Heart to take run at ending Triple Crown drought in $400,000 Breeders Stakes

TORONTO - Mighty Heart will start his run for the Triple Crown from the No. 8 post Saturday. The Queen's Plate and Prince of Wales champion was named the even-money favourite in the draw Wednesday for...

Oct 21, 2020

F1 driver Stroll back after positive test for COVID-19

SILVERSTONE, England - Formula One driver Lance Stroll said he intends to race at the Portuguese Grand Prix this week after finishing a period of self-isolation following a positive test for the coron...

Oct 21, 2020