Sports

He shoots, he scores. Toronto FC's Pozuelo near perfection from MLS penalty spot

Alejandro Pozuelo has a long way to go to match Jaime Moreno's career MLS record of 44 successful penalty kicks. But Toronto's FC's Spanish playmaker has made a good start to the chase, showing he is ...

Oct 16, 2020

Canadian director and Samuel L. Jackson probe transatlantic slave trade in 'Enslaved'

TORONTO - COVID-19 and other hurdles stalled production on "Enslaved," which follows actor Samuel L. Jackson as he traces his roots and the tragedy of the sunken ships during the transatlantic slave t...

Oct 16, 2020

After a strange 2020, Canada's world champion beach volleyball duo resets for 2021

Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes are not accustomed to extended time away from each other or the beach volleyball court.The reigning women's world champions from Canada had both scenarios forced...

Oct 16, 2020

Braves 1 win from WS after 10-2 win over Dodgers in NLCS G4

ARLINGTON, Texas - Marcell Ozuna homered twice, MVP candidate Freddie Freeman delivered the go-ahead hit off Clayton Kershaw and the Atlanta Braves moved within one win of ending a two-decade World Se...

Oct 15, 2020

Canadian speedster Magali Harvey up for two World Rugby best of decade awards

Canadian Magali Harvey is up for World Rugby women's 15s player of the decade. The 30-year-old speedster from Quebec City is also a finalist for women's 15s try of the decade, for a score against Fran...

Oct 15, 2020

Correa hits walkoff homer to keep Astros alive in ALCS

SAN DIEGO - Carlos Correa homered with one out in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 Thursday behind sensational pitching from five rookies to remain alive in the AL C...

Oct 15, 2020

Brendan Gallagher breathing easier after signing contract extension with Canadiens

A thought crossed Brendan Gallagher's mind for the first time this week. The gritty, diminutive Montreal Canadiens winger has made a career out of going to the dirty areas of the ice where hockey can ...

Oct 15, 2020

Northern Ontario would anoint reigning champs for nationals if qualifiers cancelled

Team anointment at the national championships is a distinct possibility for at least one member curling association as it considers options for an uncertain season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The No...

Oct 15, 2020

Rugby Canada invites 36 players to November men's camp in Langford, B.C.

Canada rugby coach Kingsley Jones has named a 36-player squad for a three-week camp next month in Langford, B.C. Because of COVID-19 travel restrictions and quarantine requirements, only Canadian-base...

Oct 15, 2020

QMJHL gets $12 million from Quebec government as it attempts to play during pandemic

MONTREAL - The Quebec government is promising $12 million in funding for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League during the COVID-19 pandemic, while another province with teams in the organization says ...

Oct 15, 2020