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First-place Maple Leafs look to regroup after loss to Flames: 'We're not comfortable'

TORONTO - Sheldon Keefe and his Maple Leafs have a decent cushion atop the North Division. That doesn't mean Toronto is feeling comfortable 20 games into the NHL's pandemic-shortened season. "You're a...

Feb 23, 2021

Toronto's Springer renewing old relationships, getting to know new teammates

DUNEDIN, Fla. - George Springer says it still feels a little strange to put on a Toronto Blue Jays uniform. It's understandable, as he is just a few days into spring training with the Blue Jays - his ...

Feb 23, 2021

Canadian men shift first World Cup qualifying home game to Orlando due to pandemic

The Canadian men's soccer team will join the Raptors and Blue Jays in Florida next month. Canada Soccer announced Tuesday that Canada, ranked 73rd in the world, will shift its first home game in World...

Feb 23, 2021

Free-agent American defensive back Ryan Carter opts to rejoin the Montreal Alouettes

MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes re-signed American defensive back Ryan Carter on Tuesday. The five-foot-nine, 189-pound Carter appeared in 14 games in 2019 with Montreal before becoming a free agent...

Feb 23, 2021

Canada names 50-man provisional roster for Olympic qualifying tournament in Mexico

TORONTO - Canada has named its 50-man provisional roster for CONCACAF Olympic qualifying next month, with 21 of the players coming from the three Canadian MLS clubs. The list includes from nine from T...

Feb 23, 2021

Tiger Woods suffers leg injuries after California car crash

LOS ANGELES - Golf star Tiger Woods suffered leg injuries Tuesday in a vehicle rollover in the Los Angeles area and is undergoing surgery, authorities and his manager said. His condition isn't yet cle...

Feb 23, 2021

Veteran fullback Justin Morrow back for eighth season with Toronto FC

TORONTO - Veteran fullback Justin Morrow will be back for an eighth season with Toronto FC. The MLS team announced Tuesday that the 33-year-old from Cleveland has signed a new deal covering the 2021 s...

Feb 23, 2021

Jennifer Jones reaches record in career Tournament of Hearts wins

CALGARY - Jennifer Jones reached a Canadian women's curling championship record for career wins Tuesday with her 153rd victory. Manitoba's Jones defeated Sarah Hill of Newfoundland and Labrador 6-5 in...

Feb 23, 2021

Ratings down 17 per cent on opening weekend of Canadian women's curling championship

The return of elite domestic curling competition after a nearly 12-month absence saw a significant drop in Canadian viewership compared to last year, according to Numeris data. Ratings for the opening...

Feb 23, 2021

Soccer legend 2nd to be inducted into UNBC Wall of Honour

PRINCE GEORGE - The Timberwolves have announced their second induction into the Wall of Honour, a UNBC Soccer trailblazer Tofa Fakunle.Fakunle arrived at UNBC when the soccer program was just starting...

Feb 23, 2021