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Eric Comrie, Winnipeg Jets shutout Philadelphia Flyers 4-0

WINNIPEG - Eric Comrie made 34 saves to record his first career shutout in the Winnipeg Jets' 4-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday. The 26-year-old native of Edmonton was playing in h...

Apr 27, 2022

Gymnasts say they're dismayed by Sport Canada's call for a third-party investigation

A group of more than 400 Canadian gymnasts are angry over Sport Canada's response to calls for a third-party investigation into their sport, saying it "deflects and defers any meaningful action." Gymn...

Apr 27, 2022

Former Toronto FC goalkeeper Freddy Hall dies in Bermuda car crash

HAMILTON, Bermuda - Bermuda goalkeeper Freddy Hall, who played 11 games for Toronto FC in 2012, has died in a car crash. He was 37. 'Toronto FC mourns the loss of goalkeeper Freddy Hall. Everyone at t...

Apr 27, 2022

After lengthy injury layoff, Toronto FC's Ayo Akinola is ready for liftoff

TORONTO - An unused substitute in Toronto FC's last two games, forward Ayo Akinola is still waiting for liftoff. It's been a long road back from knee surgery last August. But the 22-year-old from Bram...

Apr 27, 2022

Blue Jays place reliever Ryan Borucki on 10-day injured list with finger blister

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays placed reliever Ryan Borucki on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a left middle finger blister and recalled left-hander Andrew Vasquez from triple-A Buffalo. Ma...

Apr 27, 2022

"Could be us" — Nick Nurse believes Raptors are capable of historic comeback

TORONTO - The morning after the Toronto Raptors' heartbreaking overtime loss to Philadelphia that dumped them into a seemingly insurmountable 3-0 series hole, coach Nick Nurse had a simple message for...

Apr 27, 2022

Russian, Belarusian players barred from selection in 2022 CHL import draft

TORONTO - The Canadian Hockey League has announced that Russian and Belarusian players will be ineligible for selection at its upcoming import draft. The umbrella organization for the country's three ...

Apr 27, 2022

Toronto Argonauts content to wait for talented defensive line prospect Luiji Vilain

Michael (Pinball) Clemons has more than just a passing interest in the 2022 NFL draft. The Toronto Argonauts' GM will be watching to see if heralded prospect Luiji Vilain is either draft or signed as ...

Apr 27, 2022

Red Wings defenceman Moritz Seider putting in 'pretty remarkable' rookie season

Moritz Seider set a modest goal back in the fall. "Making the team," said the Detroit Red Wings defenceman. "That was about it." After quickly blowing past that mile marker, he turned to his next task...

Apr 27, 2022

Commissioner Randy Ambrosie optimistic as CFL, CFLPA continue contract talks

TORONTO - The clock continues to tick on the CFL and CFL Players' Association, but commissioner Randy Ambrosie remains confident the two sides can come together on a new collective bargaining agreemen...

Apr 27, 2022