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Citing medical advice, Canada Soccer opts to skip November match windows

Citing medical advice, Canada Soccer opts to skip November match windows

TORONTO — In the wake of calling off a proposed October women's camp in England this month, Canada Soccer has opted not to summon the men for November's match window.
Woodbine Mile champion Starship Jubilee will be heading to Breeders' Cup at Keeneland

Woodbine Mile champion Starship Jubilee will be heading to Breeders' Cup at Keeneland

TORONTO — Starship Jubilee has made a career of exceeding expectations. In 2017, Tino Attard claimed the then four-year-old filly for $16,000 with the intention of breeding her.
World champion backstroker Kylie Masse racing again after pandemic layoff

World champion backstroker Kylie Masse racing again after pandemic layoff

World champion backstroker Kylie Masse dubbed her first races in over seven months "interesting." The 24-year-old from LaSalle, Ont., is competing for the Toronto Titans in Budapest, Hungary, in International Swimming League matches.
Toronto FC needs maximum points and help elsewhere in Supporters' Shield bid

Toronto FC needs maximum points and help elsewhere in Supporters' Shield bid

With two games remaining in the regular season, Toronto FC needs maximum points and a little help from elsewhere if it hopes to lift the Supporters' Shield.
Canada Artistic Swimming plans to 'rip off the band-aid' to create better environment

Canada Artistic Swimming plans to 'rip off the band-aid' to create better environment

Canada Artistic Swimming says it plans to "rip off the band-aid" in a widespread effort to build a better culture and safer space for its athletes.
Raptors support NBA investigation into assault charges against guard Davis

Raptors support NBA investigation into assault charges against guard Davis

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors say they will fully support the NBA's investigation into the arrest of guard Terence Davis on assault charges. The team commented publicly on the issue for the first time in a statement released Friday.
Canadian Patrice Rene appears set to return to North Carolina's lineup after injury

Canadian Patrice Rene appears set to return to North Carolina's lineup after injury

Canadian Patrice Rene appears set to return to North Carolina's lineup in time for the No. 15 Tarheels' rivalry game against Virginia and a potential all-Canadian showdown.
Hockey legend Bobby Orr endorses U.S. President Trump's re-election bid

Hockey legend Bobby Orr endorses U.S. President Trump's re-election bid

Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Orr has endorsed the re-election bid of United States President Donald Trump. The Boston Bruins legend took out a full-page ad in Friday's New Hampshire Union Leader, where he calls Trump "the kind of teammate I want.
No class of 2021 for Hockey Hall of Fame, will have ceremony for 2020 class instead

No class of 2021 for Hockey Hall of Fame, will have ceremony for 2020 class instead

TORONTO — The Hockey Hall of Fame announced Friday there will be no new inductees in 2021, and the class of 2020 will be honoured in a ceremony that year instead. The 2020 inductees were scheduled to be inducted Nov.
Winnipeg Jets sign defenceman Sami Niku to two-year, $1.45M contract

Winnipeg Jets sign defenceman Sami Niku to two-year, $1.45M contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Sami Niku to a two-year contract with an average annual value of US$725,000. The 24-year-old Finn played 17 games for the Jets last season and had five assists and 12 penalty minutes.