Sports

Toronto Raptors' dramatic win produces record television ratings in Canada

TORONTO - The greatest moment in Toronto Raptors history produced the biggest television ratings in Canada for an NBA game. Sportsnet says Sunday night's Game 7 between the Raptors and visiting P...

May 14, 2019

Picture Perfect: Leonard's series-winning shot a photography winner too

TORONTO - When Kawhi Leonard's series-winning buzzer-beater hung on the rim for four excruciatingly long bounces Sunday night, it created a remarkable scene where time seemed to stand s...

May 14, 2019

Blues defence fuels offence in 4-2 Game 2 win over Sharks

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Defencemen Vince Dunn and Robert Bortuzzo scored second-period goals that helped the St. Louis Blues overcome another big game from San Jose's Logan Couture with a 4-2 victory Monda...

May 13, 2019

Lakers officially announce Vogel's hiring as next coach

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - The Los Angeles Lakers have officially named Frank Vogel as coach, two days after the sides agreed to terms. The team announced the hiring Monday and will hold an introductory pre...

May 13, 2019

Timo Meier scores 2 to lead Sharks past Blues 6-3 in Game 1

SAN JOSE, Calif. - On a San Jose Sharks team filled with established stars, 22-year-old Timo Meier can get overlooked at times even though he scored 30 goals in the regular season. Meier showed in Gam...

May 13, 2019

AP source: Lakers hire Frank Vogel as coach

LOS ANGELES - A person familiar with the search says the Los Angeles Lakers have hired Frank Vogel as coach and Jason Kidd as an assistant. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of ano...

May 13, 2019

Canada opens World Rugby Sevens Series with two wins, loss to top-ranked Australia

LANGFORD, B.C. - Canada is into the Cup quarterfinals of the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series after posting a 2-1 record on Saturday at Westhills Stadium. The Canadian women ended their pool competit...

May 13, 2019

Strong outing from Stroman goes to waste in 7-2 loss to White Sox

TORONTO - Marcus Stroman wasn't pleased to see manager Charlie Montoyo heading to the mound on Saturday. Stroman (1-6) went 6 1/3 innings, allowing eight hits and three earned runs and striking out fo...

May 13, 2019

Stone's late goal caps wild game as Canada beats Slovakia 6-5 at worlds

KOSICE, Slovakia - Mark Stone scored a power-play with 1.8 seconds left in regulation to give Canada a 6-5 win over host Slovakia on Monday at the world hockey championship. Stone took a pas...

May 13, 2019

Toronto FC falls to second straight loss, still looking for right balance

TORONTO - Ten games into the season and Toronto FC is very much still a work in progress. Greg Vanney's team can score (22 goals) but a penchant for losing the ball in bad places is making life d...

May 13, 2019