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Toronto FC season has been a slow boil but team is getting hot at the right time

ATLANTA - Toronto FC's season has been a slow boil. But Greg Vanney's team is getting hot at the right time. And in reaching the MLS Cup for the third time in four years, Toronto is renewing acquainta...

Oct 31, 2019

Toronto Wolfpack confirm interest in All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams

The Toronto Wolfpack, looking to enter the top-tier Super League with a bang in 2020, has again confirmed its interest in All Blacks rugby star Sonny Bill Williams. "I can clearly and publicly sa...

Oct 31, 2019

CP NewsAlert: Bianca Andreescu withdraws from WTA Finals due to injury

SHENZHEN, China - Canada's Bianca Andreescu says she is withdrawing from the WTA Finals due to an injury to her left knee. In a statement, 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., says she is "ve...

Oct 31, 2019

Boeser, Pettersson push Canucks to 5-3 win over Kings

LOS ANGELES - Brock Boeser had a hat trick and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 5-3 on Wednesday night. Elias Pettersson had a goal and three assists, and the Canucks improved to 8...

Oct 30, 2019

Price stops 33 shots in Canadiens' 4-1 win over Coyotes

GLENDALE, Ariz. - Carey Price stopped 33 shots, Brendan Gallagher and Shea Weber scored in the opening minute of the first two periods, and the Montreal Canadiens rolled to a 4-1 win over the Arizona ...

Oct 30, 2019

J.T. Miller scores twice, Canucks hand Florida Panthers 7-2 drubbing

VANCOUVER - Canucks forward J.T. Miller only knew he was on the cusp of a major career milestone because his parents wouldn't let him forget. "They've been putting pressure on me for about a week...

Oct 30, 2019

CP NewsAlert: Nationals beat Astros in Game 7 to capture World Series

HOUSTON - The Washington Nationals are World Series champions. Washington beat the Houston Astros 6-2 on Wednesday in Game 7 to capture its first-ever title. More coming. The Canadian Press

Oct 30, 2019

Draisaitl, Oilers roll past Blue Jackets 4-1

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, Mike Smith stopped 23 shots and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Wednesday night. James Neal and Jujhar Khaira als...

Oct 30, 2019

Late goal by substitute Nick DeLeon sends Toronto FC to MLS Cup final

ATLANTA - Substitute Nick DeLeon scored in the 78th minute as Toronto FC rallied to beat defending champion Atlanta United FC 2-1 Wednesday and advance to the MLS Cup final for the third time in four ...

Oct 30, 2019

Siakam scores third 30-point game as Raptors down Casey and Pistons

TORONTO - Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, Fred Van Vleet added 13 points and 11 assists, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Detroit Pistons 125-113 on Wednesday for their first win a...

Oct 30, 2019