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Impact eager to get back on the pitch to erase 7-1 'nightmare' loss to KC

MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact are aching to get back on the pitch following their worst defeat in franchise history - a game head coach Remi Garde called a "nightmare." The Impact face New York ...

Apr 05, 2019

Wolfpack hold 'home' game in London, looking to showcase transatlantic team

With its home opener not until April 28, the Toronto Wolfpack continue life on the road. But they do it on their own terms Saturday, hosting Sheffield Eagles in a "home" game at London's New...

Apr 05, 2019

Underage OHL draft prospect Shane Wright going first overall to Kingston

KINGSTON, Ont. - The latest player to be given early entry into a Canadian Hockey League draft will be a member of the Kingston Frontenacs. Forward Shane Wright, granted exceptional-player status last...

Apr 05, 2019

Poulin maintaining bench presence until she can play at world championship

ESPOO, Finland - Even if she can't play, Marie-Philip Poulin feels she's a better leader on the bench than in the stands. While Canada's captain waits for her knee to get the all-clear for her to...

Apr 05, 2019

After spectacular debut, what can Toronto's Alejandro Pozuelo for an encore

TORONTO - Alejandro Pozuelo dazzled in his MLS debut with two eye-popping goals and an assist last week. The question now is what can the Spanish playmaker do for an encore? The Toronto FC attacking m...

Apr 05, 2019

Toronto Maple Leafs recall goalie Michael Hutchinson from AHL Marlies

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled goalie Michael Hutchinson from the American Hockey League on Friday. The 29-year-old had a 2-3-0 record with a 2.64 goals-against average and a .914 save per...

Apr 05, 2019

Douglas scores try on return but Canada falls to Argentina at Hong Kong Sevens

HONG KONG - Canadian speedster Justin Douglas celebrated his 25th birthday with the 130th try of his career but it wasn't enough for Canada to beat Argentina in their opening match Friday at the Hong ...

Apr 05, 2019

DAZN signs three-year deal for English Premier League rights in Canada

TORONTO - DAZN confirmed Wednesday it has secured Canadian broadcast rights for the English Premier League for the next three seasons, adding to the sports streaming service's soccer arsenal. DAZN (pr...

Apr 05, 2019

Former CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge named chairman of esports company

TORONTO - Former CFL commissioner Jeffrey Orridge has been named chairman of Tiidal Gaming, a Canadian esports outfit. Tiidal is the parent company of Lazarus Esports, which was founded as SetToDestro...

Apr 05, 2019

Filly's mysterious pregnancy lands Nova Scotia horsemen in court

TRURO, N.S. - The young filly could have been a contender. An adjudicator says Putnam's Snowstorm had the right bloodlines and the speed to potentially be a winning harness racer. But a mysteriou...

Apr 05, 2019