Sports

Italian sport to take place without fans until April 3

MILAN - All sporting events in Italy will take place without fans present for at least the next month due to the virus outbreak in the country, the Italian government announced on Wednesday. That will...

Mar 06, 2020

Victor Wanyama excited to play for coach Thierry Henry's Montreal Impact

MONTREAL - The star power of Thierry Henry is already paying dividends for the Montreal Impact. New designated player Victor Wanyama signed a three-year deal with Montreal on Tuesday on a free transfe...

Mar 06, 2020

Forward Josh Archibald signs two-year extension with Edmonton Oilers

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Josh Archibald to a two-year contract extension. Archibald, 27, has a career-high 12 goals and eight assists in 59 games with the Oilers this season,...

Mar 06, 2020

Canadian featherweight Gavin (Guv'nor) Tucker added to UFC card in Lincoln

Canadian featherweight Gavin (Guv'nor) Tucker will face American Billy Quarantillo at a UFC Fight Night card April 25 in Lincoln, Neb. The main event at the Pinnacle Bank Arena pits Anthony Smith, ran...

Mar 06, 2020

Canadian international winger Ben Fisk first player to join Atletico Ottawa

In choosing Ben Fisk as its first player signing, Atletico Ottawa landed a Canadian international with experience both in Spain and the Canadian Premier League. The 27-year-old winger from Vancou...

Mar 06, 2020

Toronto FC happy to be back at BMO Field after extended stay in California

TORONTO - At 9:30 a.m. Friday, Toronto FC was planning to train outdoors. An hour later, as snow fell, the practice session was quickly moved indoors - with Spanish playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo ke...

Mar 06, 2020

Canadian Brandon Bridge seemingly leaving football to pursue policing career

It appears Canadian quarterback Brandon Bridge is moving on from football. On Friday, Peel Regional Police announced the 27-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., was pursuing a career in policing...

Mar 06, 2020

Ohio State settling some suits over doc abuse; cost unclear

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State reached an unspecified settlement with nearly half of the roughly 350 men alleging university officials ignored complaints and failed to stop a team doctor who they say sex...

Mar 06, 2020

France dominates play in 1-0 win over Canadian women at Tournoi de France

CALAIS, France - Viviane Asseyi scored on a marvellous free kick to give France a 1-0 win over Canada in the opening match Wednesday of the inaugural Tournoi de France. The game was not as close as th...

Mar 06, 2020

Canada's Koe and Ontario's Epping get last two spots in Brier championship round

KINGSTON, Ont. - Ontario skip John Epping needed every last throw to book his ticket for the championship round at the Tim Hortons Brier. He was pushed the distance by Jamie Koe of the Northwest Terri...

Mar 06, 2020