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Left-handed starter Clayton Richard called up to make his Blue Jays debut

TORONTO - The injury-depleted Toronto Blue Jays' rotation got a boost Thursday with the reinstatement of left-hander Clayton Richard from the 10-day injured list. He was given the starting assignment ...

May 25, 2019

Brodeur, Hefford, Bilodeau among Canada's Sports Hall of Fame class of inductees

CALGARY - Alexandre Bilodeau felt the emotion of the moment. The freestyle skier's voice shook as he spoke about his upcoming induction into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. Bilodeau's ol...

May 25, 2019

Canadians sign defenceman Kulak to three-year contract through 2021-22

MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens agreed to a three-year contract with defenceman Brett Kulak on Saturday. The contract runs through the 2021-22 season and carries an average annual value of $1.85 mil...

May 25, 2019

Raptors fans far from home adjust plans to watch pivotal playoff game

As the Toronto Raptors gear up for a game that could mark a milestone in team history, fans at home and abroad are making preparations of their own. Social media was abuzz with talk of organizing view...

May 25, 2019

Renfroe hits tiebreaking homer in eighth inning as Padres beat Blue Jays 6-3

TORONTO - His frustration evident, Toronto reliever Daniel Hudson bit the top of his glove as he slowly walked back to the mound after making an untimely throwing error in the eighth inning....

May 25, 2019

Five storylines for the Memorial Cup final between Halifax, Rouyn-Noranda

HALIFAX - The Canadian Hockey League has gone from 60 teams to the final two, with the host Halifax Mooseheads facing the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League champion Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in Sunda...

May 25, 2019

Captain Christine Sinclair leads World Cup roster with few surprises

Canada announced its 23-player roster for the Women's World Cup on Saturday with few surprises. Coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller had two decisions made for him earlier this month when veteran midfield...

May 25, 2019

Ottawa Senators hire D.J. Smith as head coach

OTTAWA - There were more experienced candidates available, but the Ottawa Senators believe D.J. Smith is the best coach to lead the team. The former Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach ...

May 25, 2019

Newfoundland Growlers give local hockey fans an inaugural season to cheer for

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - It's not the Stanley Cup playoffs, but for hockey broadcaster Chris Ballard, the upcoming East Coast Hockey League's Kelly Cup final could be even more exciting. The 32-year-ol...

May 25, 2019

Vela has goal, 2 assists as LAFC tops Montreal 4-2

LOS ANGELES - Carlos Vela scored his league-leading 15th goal and Tristan Blackmon got the first of his career as the Los Angeles Football Club beat the Montreal Impact 4-2 on Friday night. Vela's goa...

May 24, 2019