Sports

Hinch looks forward to maple syrup, an NHL game after firing

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Canada's James Hinchcliffe said he was "shocked" to learn Arrow McLaren SP was dumping him from his 2020 seat in the IndyCar Seriesthis week. The native of Oakville, Ont., first join...

Oct 31, 2019

NCAA board approves athlete compensation for image, likeness

The NCAA took a major step Tuesday toward allowing college athletes to cash in on their fame, voting to permit them to "benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness." The nation's largest go...

Oct 31, 2019

Canadian Denis Shapovalov off to quarterfinals at Paris Masters

PARIS - Canada's Denis Shapovalov has recorded his second upset victory in as many days at the Paris Masters. The 20-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., beat No. 6 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany 6-2,...

Oct 31, 2019

Canadians, CFL players divided on whether new NCAA rule on compensation

They'll forever be rivals, one a former college quarterback at Florida the other a rugged centre at Miami. But Tim Tebow and Canadian Brett Romberg do agree that NCAA athletes should not be ...

Oct 31, 2019

Ticats' Banks and Evans, Stamps' Mitchell named CFL top performers for October

TORONTO - Hamilton receiver Brandon Banks, Tiger-Cats quarterback Dane Evans and Calgary Stampeders QB Bo Levi Mitchell are the CFL's top performers for October. Banks and Evans combine...

Oct 31, 2019

Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore has second MRI before rejoining team in Atlanta

ATLANTA - The Jozy Altidore storyline deepened Tuesday when the injured Toronto FC striker did not emerge from the team bus for training at a local soccer club. Combine that with an Instagram photo of...

Oct 31, 2019

Li delights home crowd and takes lead in Shanghai

SHANGHAI - Li Haotong has come a long way in the HSBC Champions, which he realized before hitting any of his 64 shots Thursday that carried him to a one-shot lead. Standing next to him on the tee was ...

Oct 31, 2019

AP sources: Hinchcliffe to be replaced at new McLaren team

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - James Hinchcliffe has been released from the new Arrow McLaren SP Racing team, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, despite repeated public as...

Oct 31, 2019

Toronto FC season has been a slow boil but team is getting hot at the right time

ATLANTA - Toronto FC's season has been a slow boil. But Greg Vanney's team is getting hot at the right time. And in reaching the MLS Cup for the third time in four years, Toronto is renewing acquainta...

Oct 31, 2019

Toronto Wolfpack confirm interest in All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams

The Toronto Wolfpack, looking to enter the top-tier Super League with a bang in 2020, has again confirmed its interest in All Blacks rugby star Sonny Bill Williams. "I can clearly and publicly sa...

Oct 31, 2019