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Canadian women defend Pan Am rugby sevens gold while men's side takes silver

LIMA, Peru - Both Canadian rugby sevens teams hammed it up and took pictures together on the pitch in celebration of their podium appearances Sunday at the Lima Pan Am Games. The reality of ...

Jul 30, 2019

Toronto FC options in midfield grow with acquisition of France's Nicolas Benezet

TORONTO - With the arrival of France's Nicolas Benezet, Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney has decisions to make in midfield. Acquired on loan from France's Guingamp, which was relegated after finishing bot...

Jul 30, 2019

Svitolina ready for Rogers Cup with renewed confidence from Wimbledon

Elina Svitolina has a renewed sense of confidence heading into this year's Rogers Cup in Toronto. And for the first time this season, the Ukrainian tennis star is feeling well rested too. Svitoli...

Jul 30, 2019

David Phelps acquired by Cubs in deal with Blue Jays

CHICAGO - The Cubs added bullpen depth by acquiring right-hander David Phelps from Toronto for minor league righty Thomas Hatch. As part of the trade announced Tuesday, the Blue Jays will send cash to...

Jul 30, 2019

Jin Young Ko wins at Evian for 2nd major title of season

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France - Jin Young Ko took advantage of a friend's bad luck to win her second major title of the season on Sunday, and reclaimed No. 1 spot in the women's world golf rankings. Ko fire...

Jul 30, 2019

LeBron James enters Canadian media market, joins forces with Drake

TORONTO - Drake and LeBron James are joining forces to reshape the sports media landscape in Canada. The music superstar and the Los Angeles Lakers forward announced on Tuesday a partnership to b...

Jul 30, 2019

AP Source: Ellis steps down as women's national team coach

A person with knowledge of the situation says U.S. national team coach Jill Ellis is stepping down after leading the team to back-to-back Women's World Cup titles. The person spoke on the condition of...

Jul 30, 2019

Switching sides: Jays trade Sogard across diamond to Rays

TORONTO - Eric Sogard wasn't quite sure who to root for in Sunday's game between Toronto and Tampa Bay. Originally in Toronto's lineup as the right fielder, the veteran utilityman was scratched about ...

Jul 30, 2019

CHL tabs NBA Canada executive as first full-time president

TORONTO - Longtime NBA Canada executive Dan MacKenzie has been named the first full-time president of the Canadian Hockey League. Ontario Hockey League commissioner David Branch had been also serving ...

Jul 30, 2019

Lafreniere trying to block out NHL draft talk as Canada begins world junior prep

PLYMOUTH, Mich. - Alexis Lafreniere has allowed his mind to wander, if ever so slightly, beyond what's right in front of him. And it's hard to blame the always-smiling 17-year-old phenom. Lafreniere i...

Jul 30, 2019