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Canadian 'Youngblood' remake, Charli XCX drama added to TIFF's international lineup

TORONTO - The Toronto International Film Festival has revealed its lineup of international films, including a Canadian remake of the hockey classic "Youngblood." The reimagined drama is co-written by ...

Aug 05, 2025

Maple Leafs sign defenceman Villeneuve to one-year, two-way extension

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman William Villeneuve to a one-year, two-way contract extension, the NHL club announced Tuesday. The 23-year-old from Sherbrooke, Que., recorded 4...

Aug 05, 2025

CF Montreal profits from Philadelphia Union transfer deal for forward Milan Iloski

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Union acquired striker Milan Iloski from Denmark's FC Nordsjlland on Tuesday in a deal that netted CF Montreal up to US$250,000 (all figures in U.S. dollars) in general...

Aug 05, 2025

Bichette has 2 homers, 6 RBIs as Blue Jays get 25 hits in 15-1 win over Rockies

DENVER (AP) - Bo Bichette homered twice and drove in six runs, Ernie Clement had a career-best five of Toronto's season-high 25 hits and the Blue Jays beat the Colorado Rockies 15-1 on Monday night. E...

Aug 04, 2025

Zverev defeats defending champion Popyrin to advance to National Bank Open semifinals

TORONTO - Alexander Zverev has a semifinal spot at the National Bank Open. And he bested last year's winner in the process. The top seed at the Canadian men's tennis championship rallied to defeat No....

Aug 04, 2025

Source: Toronto FC close to acquiring playmaker Djordje Mihailovic from Colorado

TORONTO - Toronto FC is close to acquiring attacking midfielder Djordje Mihailovic from the Colorado Rapids in a cash deal, according to a source. The transfer is not yet finalized, according to the s...

Aug 04, 2025

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina advances to National Bank Open semifinals

MONTREAL - Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina advanced to the National Bank Open semifinals after Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk was forced to retire with an apparent arm injury while trailing 6-1, 2-1 in women's s...

Aug 04, 2025

Islanders sign No. 1 pick Schaefer to 3-year, entry level contract

NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Islanders have signed No. 1 draft pick Matthew Schaefer to a three-year, entry level contract. The NHL team announced the deal Monday right around the time the young defen...

Aug 04, 2025

Toronto FC gets US$100,000 in general allocation money from Los Angeles FC

Los Angeles FC has signed Scottish defender Ryan Porteous from England's Watford with Toronto FC earning US$100,000 in 2025 general allocation money in the transaction. LAFC sent the allocation money ...

Aug 04, 2025

Doctors, lawyers, artists and First Nations leaders named to the Order of B.C.

VICTORIA - Doctors, athletes, artists and First Nations and business leaders are all among the 15 people named to be invested in the Order of British Columbia. B.C. Lt.-Gov. Wendy Cocchia, who is chan...

Aug 04, 2025