Sports

Study shows total 2018 Grey Cup economic impact exceeding $81 million

TORONTO - Hosting last year's Grey Cup game paid off in spades for the city of Edmonton, according to a study released Tuesday by the CFL. The study conducted by Sportcal - a sports market intell...

May 07, 2019

After surviving the heat in Orlando, Toronto FC faces another challenge in Atlanta

After surviving steamy Orlando, Toronto FC faces another challenge in defending MLS champion Atlanta United on Wednesday. Once again, Toronto (5-2-1) will have to play without veteran defend...

May 07, 2019

Auger-Aliassime beats fellow Canadian Shapovalov, will play Nadal in Madrid

MADRID - Felix Auger-Aliassime fought through a tight match on Sunday to beat fellow Canadian Denis Shapovalov in the first round of the Mutua Madrid Open. Auger-Aliassime took a&n...

May 07, 2019

Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid listed as probable starter for Game 5

TORONTO - Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid, dealing with an upper respiratory infection, is listed as a probable starter for Tuesday's playoff game with the Toronto Raptors. The seven-footer...

May 07, 2019

Canadiens prospect Nick Suzuki starring in memorable OHL playoff run

GUELPH, Ont. - Nick Suzuki doesn't say much. He often stays on the periphery, choosing to listen before deciding if the time's right to make his thoughts known. The Guelph Storm centre and Montreal Ca...

May 07, 2019

Raptors' Pascal Siakam starts vs. Philly after being listed as doubtful

PHILADELPHIA - A day after he was listed as doubtful with a calf injury, Pascal Siakam started for the Toronto Raptors versus Philadelphia on Sunday. The 25-year-old forward didn't prac...

May 07, 2019

Edmonton Oilers name Ken Holland as general manager and president of hockey ops

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have officially named Ken Holland as their new general manager and president of hockey operations. The Oilers introduced Holland at a press conference Tuesday at Rogers ...

May 07, 2019

Defenceman Teemu Kivihalme signs with Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Teemu Kivihalme to a one-year, entry-level contract. The 23-year-old had nine goals and 21 assists in 60 games with Karpat of the Finnish ...

May 07, 2019

Raptors trying to get fans into seats earlier after commentator's rant

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors are opening Scotiabank Arena gates 30 minutes earlier than usual for tonight's playoff game against the Philadelphia 76ers after accepting a suggestion from longtime broa...

May 07, 2019

Impact limp into game against New York Red Bulls without Piatti, Sagna

MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact's sagging offence will have to make do without star winger Ignacio Piatti for at least another week. The Impact will be without Piatti for their next two road ...

May 07, 2019