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Freeman, O'Neill lead Canada's roster for upcoming World Baseball Classic

OTTAWA - Six-time all-star Freddie Freeman will lead Canada at the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Freeman, who won the 2020 National League MVP award and the 2021 World Series with the Atlanta Brave...

Feb 09, 2023

Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas not focused on future with Toronto beyond this season

TORONTO - Kyle Dubas is focused on finishing the job - this season. The Toronto Maple Leafs general manager will discuss his own future at a later date. Dubas met the media at the team's practice faci...

Feb 09, 2023

Canadian men to host Honduras on March 28 in Toronto in CONCACAF Nations League play

TORONTO - Canada will host Honduras at Toronto's BMO Field in CONCACAF Nations League play on March 28. The League A match marks Canada's first on home soil since the World Cup in Qatar, coming a year...

Feb 09, 2023

Rangers acquire Vladimir Tarasenko in trade with Blues

The New York Rangers have acquired All-Star Vladimir Tarasenko from the St. Louis Blues, a trade that answers a recent move made by a rival and sets the stage for more to come before the March 3 deadl...

Feb 09, 2023

Maple Leafs place goaltender Matt Murray on injured reserve

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed goaltender Matt Murray on injured reserve, the club announced Thursday. The 28-year-old was nursing an ankle problem late last month, but was scheduled to...

Feb 09, 2023

Toronto Arrows sign former Super Rugby centre Tautalatasi Tasi for 2023 MLR season

TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have added Super Rugby experience in the form of centre Tautalatasi Tasi for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The New Zealand-born, Australian-raised back played in Jap...

Feb 09, 2023

Athletics Canada declines to field team at Summer World University Games in China

OTTAWA - Citing the financial burden and location of the event, Athletics Canada said Thursday that it won't be sending a team to the 2023 FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China. The dec...

Feb 09, 2023

Canada coach Bev Priestman left off FIFA coaching award finalists' list once again

Canada coach Bev Priestman has missed out on making the cut for the three finalists for the Best FIFA Women's Coach award for the second year in a row. On Thursday, FIFA announced the final three as S...

Feb 09, 2023

Senior Bowl director sees potential record-setting NFL draft for Canadian football

Jim Nagy can see a record number of Canadians being taken in this year's NFL draft. Nagy, the executive director of the Reese's Senior Bowl, feels as many as five could hear their name called between ...

Feb 09, 2023

Flames defenceman Andersson hurt after being struck by vehicle while riding scooter

DETROIT - Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson was sent to hospital Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter in Detroit. The team said Thursday that the incident oc...

Feb 09, 2023