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Canada's Owen Caissie makes big-league debut for Cubs against Blue Jays

TORONTO - After a frenzied travel day, Canadian outfielder Owen Caissie was set to make his big-league debut for the Chicago Cubs on Thursday afternoon at Rogers Centre. Caissie caught a morning fligh...

Aug 14, 2025

Kaion Julien-Grant, Elks hoping for more consistency against Argonauts

EDMONTON - Like many elite athletes, Kaion Julien-Grant's post-game self assessments begin with the negatives before even considering his positive impacts. The Edmonton Elks receiver rates himself fir...

Aug 14, 2025

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation players can now bet on live horse races

TORONTO - Sports bettors will have a second option Saturday for the $1-million King's Plate. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation players can now bet on live horse races across Ontario. Proline will...

Aug 14, 2025

Toronto FC gets US$175,000 in general allocation money from Inter Miami

TORONTO - Toronto FC and Inter Miami traded for roster resources on Thursday. TFC got US$175,000 in general allocation money for this year in the deal. In return, Inter Miami received an international...

Aug 14, 2025

Winnipeg Jets goalie Eric Comrie to tee it up at Manitoba Open later this month

WINNIPEG - Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie will trade his pads for golf clubs later this month after receiving a sponsor's exemption to play in the Manitoba Open. The 28-year-old is entering his ...

Aug 14, 2025

Young midfielder Malik Henry makes his mark in return to Toronto FC

TORONTO - While just turned 23, midfielder Malik Henry has paid his dues with Toronto FC. Attending the Toronto academy as a teenager, Henry used to carpool daily with winger Theo Corbeanu from their ...

Aug 14, 2025

Calgary bantamweight Jake (The One) Peacock returns to action in November in Tokyo

Canadian bantamweight Jake (The One) Peacock will take on Thailand's Suakim Sor Jor Tongprajin, better known as Suakim, in One Championship Muay Thai action on Nov. 16 at One 173 in Tokyo. Suakim, who...

Aug 14, 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps enter new era with introduction of German star Thomas Muller

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps are set to unveil their newest acquisition today with the introduction of German soccer star Thomas Muller. The Major League Soccer club signed the 35-year-old atta...

Aug 13, 2025

Cubs' aggressive approach pays off in 4-1 victory over Blue Jays

TORONTO - The Chicago Cubs had a clear game plan against Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman on Wednesday night. Attack his fastball early and often. The aggressiveness paid off as Michael Busch and Matt ...

Aug 13, 2025

Whitecaps, Forge open Canadian Championship semifinals with 2-2 draw

HAMILTON - A goal and an assist from Nana Ampomah helped Canadian Premier League side Forge FC open the Canadian Championship semifinals with a 2-2 draw against Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whiteca...

Aug 13, 2025