Sports

Warriors' Curry has deep Toronto roots after 18 months in city as a youngster

TORONTO - James Lackey's students at Brampton Christian School will have to forgive him for cheering on Golden State this week as the Toronto Raptors open up the NBA Finals against the Warriors. After...

May 28, 2019

Phillies OF Herrera arrested in domestic case, put on leave

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odbel Herrera was placed on administrative leave Tuesday by Major League Baseball following his arrest in a domestic violence case at an Atlantic...

May 28, 2019

Toronto FC's Alejandro Pozuelo cheering on Raptors and fellow Spaniard Marc Gasol

TORONTO - Count Toronto FC midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo as one of the growing number of Toronto Raptors converts. The Spanish playmaker and his son, along with teammate Chris Mavinga and former TFC st...

May 28, 2019

Toronto FC Greg Vanney looks for MLS team to dig itself out of recent hole

TORONTO - A father of four in addition to being Toronto FC coach, Greg Vanney is used to have his nerves tested. The 44-year-old former U.S. international is normally a picture of cool. But a recent r...

May 28, 2019

Montreal Impact kicks off crucial homestand against streaking Real Salt Lake

MONTREAL - With the Impact entering a stretch of three home games in eight days, midfielder Samuel Piette believes this is a pivotal point in Montreal's season. The Impact (6-6-3) open their longest h...

May 28, 2019

Edmonton Oilers hire Dave Tippett as head coach

EDMONTON - Veteran NHL bench boss Dave Tippett is the new head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers announced the hiring Tuesday, marking the first big move for new general manager Ken Holland. Th...

May 28, 2019

Source: Raptors coach Nurse to coach Canada at 2019 FIBA World Cup

Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse is reportedly adding another Canadian team to his portfolio. The 51-year-old has agreed to coach Canada's men's basketball team at this summer's 2019 FIBA World Cup - ...

May 28, 2019

Calgary giving up luge world championship to Whistler because of track shutdown

Calgary is giving up the 2021 world luge championships to Whistler, B.C., because of uncertainty over the sliding track. Luge Canada executive director Tim Farstad says he'll ask the international gov...

May 28, 2019

A cipher off the floor, Kawhi Leonard opening up a little in NBA playoffs

TORONTO - Kawhi Leonard has been showcasing his many talents throughout the NBA playoffs. He has also given us a glimpse of something new - a smile. The stoic Raptors star usually shows litt...

May 28, 2019

Bart Starr, QB who led Packers to greatness, dies at 85

Bart Starr was an ordinary quarterback until teaming with Vince Lombardi on the powerhouse Green Bay Packers teams that ruled the 1960s and ushered in the NFL as America's most popular sport. The quar...

May 28, 2019