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Coach Bob Bradley believes Toronto FC now has framework in place to build off

Bob Bradley knew what he was getting into at Toronto FC. An astute soccer brain with a vested interest in Toronto given son Michael has called it home since 2014, the veteran coach had watched the clu...

Aug 05, 2022

Toronto FC completes two side deals to seal return of Richie Laryea on loan

Toronto FC confirmed the return of Canadian fullback/wingback Richie Laryea on Friday on loan from England's Nottingham Forrest. To get Laryea, Toronto made side-deals involving at least US$350,000 in...

Aug 05, 2022

Former Toronto FC forward Jordan Hamilton signs multi-year deal with Forge FC

HAMILTON - Forge FC has signed former Toronto FC forward Jordan Hamilton to a multi-year contract. The 26-year-old from Scarborough, Ont., was with Ireland's Sligo Rovers FC most recently, recording t...

Aug 05, 2022

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Montreal's National Bank Open due to abdominal injury

MONTREAL - The National Bank Open lost one its star attractions on Friday after five-time champion Rafael Nadal announced his withdrawal from the tournament. The Spaniard said he is still being bother...

Aug 05, 2022

Lionesses move up to No. 4 while Canada falls to No. 7 in FIFA women's rankings

Canada dropped one place to No. 7 while newly crowned European champion England jumped four places to No. 4 in the new FIFA women's world rankings. The U.S., fresh from its 1-0 CONCACAF W Championship...

Aug 05, 2022

Merrifield says he's vaccinated, ready to play for Blue Jays

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Whit Merrifield said Thursday he is vaccinated for COVID-19 and will be cleared to play for Toronto when the Blue Jays return to Canada. Merrifield was acquired in a trade with Kans...

Aug 05, 2022

Willie Burden stands out for George Hopkins in over half a century with Stampeders

George Hopkins has seen many players come and go during his 51 years with the Calgary Stampeders, but none impacted him more than the late Willie Burden. Burden spent eight seasons as a running back w...

Aug 05, 2022

Montreal looks to build off dramatic mid-week win with Inter Miami in town

MONTREAL - CF Montral head coach Wilfried Nancy isn't one to focus too much on the standings. He believes that getting caught up in other teams' results and recent scores from around the league can be...

Aug 05, 2022

Women's hockey players fear financial fallout of frozen Hockey Canada funding

CALGARY - The federal government suspending Hockey Canada's funding because of problems distant to the national women's team can still affect it. The Canadian women's and para hockey teams rely heavil...

Aug 05, 2022

Jonathan Huberdeau gets $84M, 8-year extension with the Flames

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - The Calgary Flames and recently acquired forward Jonathan Huberdeau have agreed to an $84 million, eight-year contract extension. The 29-year-old Huberdeau came to Calgary from...

Aug 04, 2022