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CPL's Vancouver FC fires head coach Afshin Ghotbi, hires Martin Nash

VANCOUVER - Canadian Premier League club Vancouver FC has fired its first-ever head coach, Afshin Ghotbi. The team announced the move Wednesday, saying Martin Nash will take over as interim head coach...

Jul 23, 2025

Veteran receiver Kenny Lawler making an immediate impact with Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Kenny Lawler hasn't wasted any time making an impact with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, The six-foot-one, 180-pound receiver, who signed a two-year deal with Hamilton (4-2) in free agency, leads the CFL in...

Jul 23, 2025

PWHL's Boston Fleet sign Kris Sparre as second head coach in franchise history

WELLESLEY, Mass. (AP) - The Boston Fleet have hired Kris Sparre as the second head coach in the PWHL franchise's history. Sparre, a 38-year-old veteran assistant with no experience in the women's game...

Jul 23, 2025

Italian sprinter Milan powers to 2nd stage win at Tour de France, Pogačar maintains lead

VALENCE, France (AP) - Sprint specialist Jonathan Milan pounced at the finish to win the 17th stage of the Tour de France after a crash in the last kilometer derailed rivals' hopes on Wednesday. Itali...

Jul 23, 2025

Italian sprinter Milan takes 2nd stage win at Tour de France, Pogačar maintains overall lead

VALENCE, France (AP) - Sprint specialist Jonathan Milan timed his break to perfection to win the 17th stage of the Tour de France after a crash in the last kilometer derailed rivals' hopes on Wednesda...

Jul 23, 2025

CFL hopefuls heading to Edmonton in 2026 for national combine

TORONTO - The CFL will hold its 2026 national combine in Edmonton. The event, where general managers, coaches and scouts evaluate incoming talent, will be held March 27-29, the CFL announced Wednesday...

Jul 23, 2025

Rogers looks for cost savings in sports portfolio after becoming MLSE majority owner

TORONTO - Rogers Communications Inc. hopes to find "revenue and cost synergies" in its expanded portfolio of sports assets after becoming the majority owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. T...

Jul 23, 2025

‘Biggest sport no one’s heard of:’ Walking soccer gains ground in Canada

TORONTO - Kerrin Hands calls walking soccer "the biggest sport no one's heard of." Hands, who runs the Toronto Walking Soccer Club, was initially skeptical about the appeal of a no-running version of ...

Jul 23, 2025

As losses pile up, CF Montréal pledges rebuild in open letter to fans

MONTREAL - As CF Montreal languishes at the bottom of the Major League Soccer standings, the club says it is entering a rebuild. Montreal has a 3-15-6 record in MLS play - for 15 points in 24 games - ...

Jul 23, 2025

A timeline of sexual assault allegations against former Hockey Canada junior players

A timeline of events that led to former Canada world junior hockey team players Michael McLeod, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube and Cal Foote being charged with sexual assault. Jan. 5, 2018 -...

Jul 23, 2025