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G'day for Canada Little Leaguers in beating Australia at World Series

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - It started with a lengthy weather delay, but it turned out to be a g'day at Volunteer Stadium for Canada at the 75th Little League World Series. The Little Mountain Little Leaguers...

Aug 17, 2022

Criscito, Bernardeschi lead Toronto FC to 2-2 draw against New England Revolution

TORONTO - Federico Bernardeschi opened the scoring early and Domenico Criscito fired an impressive goal late as Toronto FC extended its unbeaten run to five games with a 2-2 Major League Soccer draw a...

Aug 17, 2022

Springer's timely hit and Stripling's return to form help lead Jays over Orioles

TORONTO - George Springer's pinch-hit RBI single to ignite a six-run seventh inning and, a remarkable return from pitcher Ross Stripling, pushed the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-1 win over the Baltimore O...

Aug 17, 2022

Canadian star Joey Votto to have season-ending rotator cuff surgery

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto will have season-ending surgery Friday to repair a torn left rotator cuff. The 38-year-old from Toronto announced the upcoming surgery after the Reds' 1-0 win ...

Aug 17, 2022

Filly Moira installed as early 5-2 favourite for $1-million Queen’s Plate

TORONTO - She was definitely the class of the Woodbine Oaks but Kevin Attard is expecting a little more of filly Moira on Sunday. Moira was installed as the early 5-2 favourite Wednesday for the 163rd...

Aug 17, 2022

Winnipeg's Sierhuis discovers love of rowing after childhood cancer diagnosis

Katie Sierhuis describes the agonizing homestretch of a rowing race as feeling like her legs are on fire. And she cherishes every lung-busting moment. The 20-year-old from Winnipeg, who is competing i...

Aug 17, 2022

Toronto Raptors host Cleveland Cavaliers to tip off new NBA season on Oct. 19

TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors will play nine games this season that will be nationally televised in the United States. The Raptors announced their 2022-23 season schedule on Thursday, and among the hi...

Aug 17, 2022

OPINION: Cold hands, small crowds: reflections from a weird world junior championship

EDMONTON - I'm not used to wearing a parka in August. It's a necessity, though, at Rogers Place this month where I'm covering the world junior hockey championship for The Canadian Press. The thermomet...

Aug 17, 2022

Argos running back Harris to undergo season-ending surgery for torn pectoral muscle

TORONTO - Running back Andrew Harris's first season with the Toronto Argonauts has ended prematurely. An Argos official said the club has determined Harris will require season-ending surgery after suf...

Aug 17, 2022

CEBL's Guelph Nighthawks are moving to Calgary to play in a larger market

GUELPH, Ont. - The Guelph Nighthawks are moving to Calgary. In a strategic move to a bigger market, the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday that the Guelph franchise will call ...

Aug 17, 2022