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Blue Jays recall reliever Nate Pearson, option Bowden Francis to triple-A

TORONTO - Hard-throwing pitcher Nate Pearson was recalled by the Toronto Blue Jays from their triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, N.Y. The righty was active for Friday's game against the visiting Boston Re...

Sep 15, 2023

CF Montreal continue playoff push against visiting Chicago Fire

MONTREAL - After a two-week international break, CF Montreal is set to resume its playoff push with a Saturday showdown with the Chicago Fire at Stade Saputo Chicago (8-11-8) limps into match on a fiv...

Sep 15, 2023

Toronto FC opts not to bring Giovinco back in the fold but keeps the door open

TORONTO - Major League Soccer's roster freeze came and went Friday without Toronto FC adding former league MVP Sebastian Giovinco back in the fold. Toronto opened its training centre to the 36-year-ol...

Sep 15, 2023

Borthwick counting on fans to roar England again to win against Japan at Rugby World Cup

NICE, France - England coach Steve Borthwick believed their fans became the team's 15th man after Tom Curry was sent off last weekend against Argentina. He's counting on similar support on Sunday agai...

Sep 15, 2023

TFC interim coach has long memory when it comes to Whitecaps coach's celebration

Toronto FC interim coach Terry Dunfield has a long memory, it seems. And it includes Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini. Dunfield, who played for both Toronto and Vancouver, has not forgotten the colourful...

Sep 15, 2023

Canada's Sarah Mitton eyes more hardware at Diamond League final

Sarah Mitton has her eyes set on more hardware this weekend, specifically a diamond. The Brooklyn, N.S., native will be competing in the women's shot put Diamond League final on Saturday in Eugene, Or...

Sep 15, 2023

Canadians dominate PWHL coach hirings, Troy Ryan named Toronto coach

A who's who of people with roots in Canadian women's hockey were hired to step behind the benches of Professional Women's Hockey League teams in the league's inaugural season. Five of the six head coa...

Sep 15, 2023

Veteran defensive lineman Ja'Gared Davis returns to Ticats lineup versus Bombers

HAMILTON - The long wait is over for Ja'Gared Davis. The veteran defensive lineman will dress Saturday for Hamilton's home game versus the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (10-3). It will mark Davis's first acti...

Sep 15, 2023

Springboks go left field again with players switching positions for Romania game at Rugby World Cup

Faf de Klerk is a scrumhalf but will be the reserve flyhalf for South Africa's Rugby World Cup game against Romania. Grant Williams is also a scrumhalf but will start the match as a wing. And then the...

Sep 15, 2023

Game Preview: Kodiaks look to bounce back against Langley Rams on home turf

PRINCE GEORGE - They faced them on the road and now the Prince George Kodiaks will look for better results at home against the Langley Rams. 62-0. That was last Saturday's score when the Langley Rams ...

Sep 15, 2023