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Financially troubled Toronto Wolfpack likely to learn fate in early November

TORONTO - It looks like the future of the Toronto Wolfpack could be decided in early November. The financially troubled transatlantic team faces a Friday deadline to file its response to questions fro...

Oct 21, 2020

Raptors do without live visits from potential recruits as NBA draft approaches

TORONTO - Any other season would have the Toronto Raptors' getting to know potential draft picks over intimate dinners in Toronto. They'd be showing them around the city. They'd be seeing how they tak...

Oct 21, 2020

Canadian 'keeper Erin McLeod happy in Iceland, looks to help others stay positive

After enduring a COVID-19 outbreak that kept the Orlando Pride from taking part in the NWSL's Challenge Cup, Erin McLeod is enjoying life on and off the field in Iceland. But as always, the veteran Ca...

Oct 21, 2020

Mighty Heart to take run at ending Triple Crown drought in $400,000 Breeders Stakes

TORONTO - Mighty Heart will start his run for the Triple Crown from the No. 8 post Saturday. The Queen's Plate and Prince of Wales champion was named the even-money favourite in the draw Wednesday for...

Oct 21, 2020

F1 driver Stroll back after positive test for COVID-19

SILVERSTONE, England - Formula One driver Lance Stroll said he intends to race at the Portuguese Grand Prix this week after finishing a period of self-isolation following a positive test for the coron...

Oct 21, 2020

Kershaw, LA stars shine, Dodgers top Rays 8-3 in WS opener

ARLINGTON, Texas - Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers left the Tampa Bay Rays stuck in neutral to start a most strange World Series played amid the pandemic. Ker...

Oct 20, 2020

Maple Leafs sign forward Ilya Mikheyev to two-year contract extension

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs and forward Ilya Mikheyev have agreed to a two-year, US$3.29 million contract extension.The team announced the deal, which carries an average annual value of $1.645 m...

Oct 20, 2020

Déjà vu: Rashford haunts PSG as United wins 2-1 in Paris

PARIS - It was a case of dj vu as Marcus Rashford returned to haunt Paris Saint-Germain, scoring with another late winner as Manchester United won 2-1 in their opening Champions League group game on T...

Oct 20, 2020

Indiana Pacers tab Raptors assistant Nate Bjorkgren as coach

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana wanted its next coach to take the franchise in a new direction. The Pacers were seeking someone who could communicate with today's players, who was open to a new offensive philo...

Oct 20, 2020

Team Tracy Fleury adds longtime skip Sherry Middaugh as coach

Team Tracy Fleury, a foursome that appears close to a breakthrough on the Canadian women's curling scene, has brought in longtime skip Sherry Middaugh as coach to help get them to the top. Midda...

Oct 20, 2020