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Toronto FC fullback Richie Laryea earns new deal after impressive 2019 season

TORONTO - Canadian international Richie Laryea has signed a new contract with Toronto FC after making his mark with the MLS club last season. The 25-year-old Toronto native originally signed with his ...

Jun 24, 2020

Funds from cancelled Training Ground directed towards Canada's future Olympians

The postponement of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games to 2021 has the potential to squeeze Canadian athletes preparing for 2024. Next year would have been Year 1 of the quadrennial for&...

Jun 24, 2020

Jarome Iginla strong candidate to earn spot in Hockey Hall of Fame today

TORONTO - Former Calgary Flames star Jarome Iginla headlines the list of first-time eligible players for selection to the Hockey Hall of Fame today. The class of 2020 will be unveiled this afternoon a...

Jun 24, 2020

Raptors Uprising GC ties NBA 2K League esports record with 10th straight win

TORONTO - Unbeaten Raptors Uprising GC swept Magic Gaming in their best-of-three esports series Tuesday to tie the NBA 2K League record for consecutive regular-season wins at 10. Toronto (10-0) thumpe...

Jun 23, 2020

No charges in NASCAR noose incident involving Black driver

The noose found hanging in Bubba Wallace's garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway had been there since at least last October, federal authorities said Tuesday in announcing there will be no charges f...

Jun 23, 2020

Canadian teen Fernandez back in action after strong start to season

Riding high earlier this year after upset wins over some big-name WTA Tour stars, Canadian teenager Leylah Annie Fernandez appeared primed to take her game to the next level. Howev...

Jun 23, 2020

Leafs' Spezza remains optimistic NHL season will resume this summer

TORONTO - Jason Spezza remains optimistic. After a bad week for professional sports that saw players across North America test positive for COVID-19, the veteran Toronto Maple Leafs cen...

Jun 23, 2020

Canada's Kyle (The Monster) Nelson off weekend UFC card due to visa issues

Canadian Kyle (The Monster) Nelson is off this weekend's UFC card in Las Vegas due to visa issues. Nelson (13-3-0) was slated to face Sean (The Sniper) Woodson at a catchweight of 150 pounds at Saturd...

Jun 23, 2020

Canada's sports ethics body wants IOC to amend Rule 50 for sake of human rights

OTTAWA - The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport says it supports freedom of expression for athletes at Olympic and Paralympic Games. The CCES, which administers Canada's anti-doping program and ...

Jun 23, 2020

Without hub-city approach, Blue Jays face challenge to play in Toronto

TORONTO - With Major League Baseball not currently propsing a hub-city model for a potential 2020 season, the Toronto Blue Jays may be forced to find a venue outside Canada to play home games. When as...

Jun 23, 2020