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Leonard leaves lasting imprint on Raptors fans in form of permanent tattoos

TORONTO - Kawhi Leonard left a lasting imprint on Toronto Raptors fans when he helped the team win its first NBA Championship in franchise history this summer. Some fans took that imprint a lot m...

Dec 10, 2019

Andreescu says knee injury progressing, on-court training to begin next week

TORONTO - Bianca Andreescu had her season-ending tournament cut short due to a left knee problem. She's hoping the injury won't curtail the start of her 2020 campaign. With award season at hand, ...

Dec 10, 2019

Liverpool, Napoli advance in Champions League

Relentless in its pursuit of an elusive Premier League title, Liverpool is also still in the hunt for yet another Champions League trophy. The English team stayed on course in its defence of the bigge...

Dec 10, 2019

Quinton Byfield looking to leave his mark at Canada's world junior camp

OAKVILLE, Ont. - Quinton Byfield was eager to get going. The hulking, highly-touted 17-year-old forward with soft hands and speed to burn instead found himself staring out a window at the ai...

Dec 10, 2019

Olivia Smith, Jayden Nelson named Canada Soccer's Youth Players of the Year

TORONTO - Teenagers Olivia Smith and Jayden Nelson have been named Canada Soccer's Youth International Players of the Year. The awards celebrate Canada's top youth footballers in recognition of their ...

Dec 10, 2019

Toronto Raptors fans more grateful than hateful of Kawhi Leonard

TORONTO - Two nights after Paul George's hostile treatment in Indiana, it should be nothing but love for his teammate Kawhi Leonard in Toronto Leonard will be presented with his NBA champion...

Dec 10, 2019

Dallas Stars fire head coach Jim Montgomery, citing "unprofessional conduct"

DALLAS - The Dallas Stars have fired head coach Jim Montgomery, citing "unprofessional conduct." Rick Bowness, who has served as an assistant coach since June 2018, was named interim head coach. ...

Dec 10, 2019

NHL Commissioner: We will not tolerate abusive behaviour

MONTEREY, Calif. - Commissioner Gary Bettman said Monday the NHL will work swiftly to make changes to better deal with personnel conduct issues in the wake of incidents that surfaced in recent weeks. ...

Dec 10, 2019

Fate of Halifax CFL stadium bid to be decided by regional council

HALIFAX - The fate of a private group's bid to bring CFL football to Halifax could be decided today by regional council. Council will consider a staff report on a proposal by Schooner Sports and Enter...

Dec 10, 2019

Monahan's goal in OT gives Flames 5-4 win over Avalanche

DENVER - Sean Monahan scored 2:09 into overtime to lift the Calgary Flames over the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 on Monday night. Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and an assist, Derek Ryan also scored and David R...

Dec 09, 2019