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Raptors could have Trent back against Bucks; Anunoby still sidelined

TORONTO - The reeling Toronto Raptors could be getting some much-needed help. Gary Trent Jr., who's missed two games with a deep bruise in his right calf, practised on Wednesday and could return to th...

Dec 01, 2021

Canadian bantamweight Josh Hill hits the books in studying mental side of MMA game

Canadian bantamweight (Gentleman) Josh Hill had had to battle performance anxiety as well as his opponents during his mixed martial arts career. So the 35-year-old from Fonthill, Ont., decided to do s...

Dec 01, 2021

NHL Notebook: Maple Leafs look to build on November to remember

The Maple Leafs were on the ropes. Down 2-0 after the first period to the lowly Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Oct. 27, Toronto's season could have very well careened completely off the ra...

Dec 01, 2021

Woodbine Entertainment unveils 2022 Queen's Plate race date for Aug. 21, 2022

TORONTO - The 2022 Canadian Triple Crown will begin in August. The $1-million Queen's Plate will be held Aug. 21, 2022 at Woodbine Racetrack. Woodbine Entertainment made the announcement Wednesday. Th...

Dec 01, 2021

Wilkinson lands dream job, but mindful she had to flee Canada to pursue soccer career

Rhian Wilkinson's introduction as Portland Thorns head coach was filled with smiles and laughter, with effervescent general manager Karina LeBlanc adding to the feel-good Canadian moment. The two form...

Dec 01, 2021

National survey indicates many Canadians don't want NFL here at the expense of CFL

TORONTO - A new national survey indicates many Canadians don't want the NFL here at the CFL's expense but may also reinforce the biggest challenge facing the Canadian league. The survey of 1,512 Canad...

Dec 01, 2021

Greig, Power, Guhle headline Canadian junior hockey team selection camp roster

OTTAWA - Forwards Ridly Greig and defencemen Owen Power and Kaiden Guhle headline Canada's 35-player selection camp roster for the 2022 world junior men's hockey championship. Hockey Canada will choos...

Dec 01, 2021

Parton, Oh, Biles and teachers named 'People of the Year'

NEW YORK (AP) - People magazine has named Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, actor Sandra Oh, country icon Dolly Parton and the nation's teachers as its "2021 People of the Year." "This year has been a tra...

Dec 01, 2021

Blue Jays beef up starting rotation by signing Gausman to 5-year, $110-million deal

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-hander Kevin Gausman to a five-year, US$110-million contract as the team retools its starting rotation heading into the 2022 season. The Blue Jays off...

Dec 01, 2021

LA Kings' Lemieux suspended 5 games for biting Tkachuk

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles Kings forward Brendan Lemieux has been suspended for five games for biting Ottawa's Brady Tkachuk last weekend. The NHL announced the discipline Monday night for Lemieux...

Nov 30, 2021