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Leafs coach Mike Babcock knows he could be on the hot seat if Toronto falters

Mike Babcock is aware his seat will be a little warmer than usual this season. And if things don't go according to plan for the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, it could get positively...

Sep 13, 2019

Toronto FC looks to consolidate playoff position as familiar faces visit Sunday

Toronto FC returns home Sunday to host some familiar faces as the Colorado Rapids visit BMO Field. Toronto coach Greg Vanney will see former assistant Robin Fraser, a longtime friend and former teamma...

Sep 13, 2019

'We want him in the mix': Marner absent from Maple Leafs' golf tournament

MILTON, Ont. - Morgan Rielly would have liked nothing more than to tee off with Mitch Marner at the Toronto Maple Leafs' annual golf tournament. After going through William Nylander's contract impasse...

Sep 13, 2019

Girlfriend of Browns DE Smith killed in roadside accident

CLEVELAND - The girlfriend of Browns defensive end Chris Smith was killed in a roadside accident that happened after his car spun out on the highway. The team said Petara Cordero, died when she was st...

Sep 13, 2019

Trading places: Humphries could become latest Canadian to switch countries

Two-time Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries won't be the first high-profile Canadian athlete to represent another country if she gets her wish to compete for the United States. While it's...

Sep 13, 2019

Connor McDavid cleared to practice as he rehabs knee at Oilers training camp

EDMONTON - It's so far, so good for Connor McDavid in training camp as he rehabs his knee. The Edmonton Oilers' superstar forward was cleared for practice and didn't require a non-contact jersey as th...

Sep 13, 2019

Mitchell puts unbeaten record on the line as Stampeders host Ticats

CALGARY - Bo Levi Mitchell's return to the Calgary Stampeders isn't good news for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Mitchell will make his third straight start Saturday when Calgary (7-4) hosts Hamilton (9-2) ...

Sep 13, 2019

Woodbine Mile win could earn filly Got Stormy more comparisons to Tepin

TORONTO - For Mark Casse, the comparisons are inevitable. On Saturday, Casse will chase a third victory in the $1-million Ricoh Woodbine Mile with filly Got Stormy, the early 8-5 favourite. ...

Sep 13, 2019

Patriots' Brown practices, status for Sunday's game unclear

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Patriots receiver Antonio Brown practiced with the team for the first time on Wednesday, a day after his former trainer filed a civil lawsuit in Florida accusing him of sexually as...

Sep 13, 2019

Bruins extend contract of coach Bruce Cassidy

BOSTON - The Boston Bruins signed coach Bruce Cassidy to a multiyear contract extension Wednesday, a reward for leading the team to the Stanley Cup Final in just his second full season on the bench. "...

Sep 13, 2019