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Vancouver Whitecaps' hectic stretch 'almost like team bonding': Sutter

VANCOUVER - A gruelling stretch for the Vancouver Whitecaps has resulted in some injuries, but players say it also has created a closer-knit squad. The Whitecaps (3-6-5) will play their sixth of seven...

May 24, 2019

Canadian athletes showing support for Toronto Raptors around the world

The Gotzis decathlon in Austria is a storied annual event, but another sporting topic keeps popping up at the track this week. Seems the hotly contested NBA Eastern Conference final between ...

May 24, 2019

Toronto Wolfpack thump Sheffield Eagles to run winning streak to nine games

SHEFFIELD, England - The Toronto Wolfpack ran in eight tries Friday to extend their winning streak to nine games with a 42-16 win over the Sheffield Eagles in Betfred Championship rugby league play. L...

May 24, 2019

Olympic short-track speedskating gold medallist Samuel Girard retires

SAGUENAY, Que. - Olympic short-track speedskating champion Samuel Girard has announced his retirement from the sport. The 22-year-old from Ferland-et-Boilleau, Que., won a gold medal in the men's 1,00...

May 24, 2019

Three young Canadians look to make their mark at French Open

LYON, France - Tennis might have its legendary "Big Three" in Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. But now Canadian tennis has its own version - and the trio is ready to make wave...

May 24, 2019

Raptors relying on experience as they try to finish off Bucks

TORONTO - The situation may be new for Toronto as a city, but it's old hat for Kawhi Leonard. The Toronto Raptors star knows a thing or two about big NBA playoff games from his time with the San Anton...

May 24, 2019

FIFA keeps 32 teams for 2022 World Cup, scrapping expansion

FIFA scrapped plans to expand the 2022 Qatar World Cup to 48 nations, deciding Wednesday to stick with 32 countries due to the political and logistical complexities of using another Persian Gulf natio...

May 24, 2019

Canada plays Spain to 0-0 draw in final warm-up match before Women's World Cup

LOGRONO, Spain - Canada played Spain to a 0-0 draw Friday in its final warm-up match before next month's Women's World Cup in France. The fifth-ranked Canadian women came on as the match progressed bu...

May 24, 2019

Ambassador or distraction: Raptors superfan Drake walks a thin line

TORONTO - With his team pulling away in the fourth quarter of a pivotal playoff contest, Nick Nurse was standing by the broadcasters' table and applauding the previously struggling Rapt...

May 24, 2019

Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney sees silver lining in a weekend off for Pozuelo

TORONTO - It may be looking for a silver lining, but Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney says Alejandro Pozuelo missing Sunday's visit by the San Jose Earthquakes may not be such a bad thing. The Spanish pla...

May 24, 2019