Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs docu-series to premiere on Amazon Prime Video later this year

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have scored their own docu-series on Amazon Prime Video. The streaming service and NHL Original Productions have announced "All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs," whic...

Jan 13, 2021

Jets, Canucks face potential COVID issues as NHL gears up for opening night

Hours before opening faceoff for the 2021 NHL season, potential COVID-19 concerns popped up in two Canadian markets. Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers was not at practice on Wednesday, with coach P...

Jan 13, 2021

Olympic rowing champion Kathleen Heddle dead of cancer at age 55

VANCOUVER - Three-time Olympic rowing champion Kathleen Heddle has died of cancer at age 55. Canada's Heddle and Marnie McBean won Olympic gold medals in 1992 and 1996 in the coxless pair and double s...

Jan 13, 2021

J.T. Miller, Jordie Benn out of Canucks' lineup due to COVID-19 protocols: reports

VANCOUVER - Two Vancouver Canucks players are self isolating under the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, according to multiple media reports Coach Travis Green said defenceman Jordie Benn and forward J.T. Mil...

Jan 13, 2021

Canadian international Cyle Larin keeps scoring for Turkey's Besiktas

ISTANBUL - Canadian Cyle Larin showed off his rich vein of form Wednesday, scoring in the 85th minute as Besiktas downed Caykur Rizespor 1-0 to advance to the Turkish Cup quarterfinals.Oguzhan Ozyakup...

Jan 13, 2021

Cranbrook, B.C., suing former hockey team, Western Hockey League over Manitoba move

VANCOUVER - The City of Cranbrook, B.C., is suing its former hockey team as well as the Western Hockey League over the team's departure in 2019. The Kootenay Ice left for Manitoba before the start of ...

Jan 13, 2021

Source: Former Red Bulls coach Chris Armas to succeed Greg Vanney at Toronto FC

TORONTO - Former New York Red Bulls boss Chris Armas has been chosen as Greg Vanney's successor as head coach of Toronto FC, according to a source. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because t...

Jan 13, 2021

Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says he must keep mask on during games

TAMPA, Fla. - Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says he has to do a better job of keeping his mask on during games. During the NBA team's first 10 games, Nurse often has been seen on television with hi...

Jan 13, 2021

Toronto Blue Jays sign president and CEO Mark Shapiro to five-year contract extension

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed team president and chief executive officer Mark Shapiro to a five-year contract extension. Team owner Rogers Communications confirmed the signing in a post ...

Jan 13, 2021

Winnipeg Blue Bombers linebacker Kyrie Wilson signs two-year extension with club

WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American linebacker Kyrie Wilson to a two-year contract extension.Wilson returns to the club for a fourth season.The native of Fresno, Calif., started ...

Jan 13, 2021