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Coach John Herdsman sees positives despite Toronto FC's recent run of results

TORONTO - While Toronto FC is mired in a four-game losing streak and seven-game winless run (0-5-2), coach John Herdman still sees plenty of positives. "Statistically we're right there ... The facts w...

Jul 02, 2024

Adams, Eduard, Elks offensive line among top scorers on CFL's honour roll for Week 4

TORONTO - B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., Toronto Argonauts defensive back Jonathan Edouard and the Edmonton Elks' offensive line were among the top performers on the CFL's honour roll for We...

Jul 02, 2024

Fernandez continues impressive grass-court season with first-round Wimbledon win

LONDON - Canada's Leylah Fernandez continued her impressive grass-court season Tuesday with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Italy's Lucia Bronzetti in first-round action at Wimbledon. Fernandez, seeded 30th in th...

Jul 02, 2024

Much-improved Netherlands beats Romania 3-0 to reach first Euros quarterfinal in 16 years

MUNICH (AP) - The Netherlands reached its first European Championship quarterfinal in 16 years with a 3-0 win over Romania on Tuesday. Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock in the 20th minute and Donyell Male...

Jul 02, 2024

Canada cancels training session after winger Tajon Buchanan suffers leg injury

ARLINGTON - Winger Tajon Buchanan was injured in practice Tuesday ahead of Canada's upcoming Copa America quarterfinal against Venezuela. Canada Soccer said the Inter Milan attacker sustained an injur...

Jul 02, 2024

Pogacar attacks in the Tour de France's first big mountain stage and reclaims the yellow jersey

VALLOIRE, France (AP) - Uphill. Downhill. And everywhere else in between. Tadej Pogacar is dominating cycling like few riders ever have. The Slovenian standout's latest exploit came in the fourth stag...

Jul 02, 2024

Oilers, Panthers rematch set for mid-December as NHL announces 2024-25 schedule

NEW YORK CITY - The Edmonton Oilers have to wait until mid-December to get another crack at the Florida Panthers. The NHL released its full schedule for the 2024-25 season Tuesday, with a highlight co...

Jul 02, 2024

Thibeault, Sanford officially named to Canada's Olympic boxing team

MONTREAL - Boxing Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee have named Tammara Thibeault and Wyatt Sanford to Canada's boxing team for this summer's Paris Games. The team was officially announced Tues...

Jul 02, 2024

Lightning lock down star defenceman Victor Hedman with 4-year, $32 million contract extension

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Two-time Stanley Cup champion defenceman Victor Hedman has signed a four-year, $32 million extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning, a deal that will keep him under contract with the ...

Jul 02, 2024

Alexander, Achonwa headline Canadian women's basketball team for Paris Olympics

TORONTO - Kayla Alexander, Natalie Achonwa and Kia Nurse headline the Canadian women's basketball team headed to the Paris Olympics. Achonwa is Canada's first four-time Olympian in women's basketball....

Jul 02, 2024