Category Archives: Sports
Injuries continue to mount as Toronto FC looks for its first win of the MLS season
TORONTO - Toronto FC's play is improving, but its health is not. Toronto will be without injured defenders Nicksoen Gomis, Henry Wingo, Zane Monlouis and Richie Laryea as well as forward Deandre Kerr ...
Apr 11, 2025
Oncologist reflects on cancer research advances 45 years after Terry Fox's marathon
TORONTO - Dr. Andr Veillette was in medical school when he watched updates on Terry Fox's cross-country run on the evening news. He didn't realize the impact the 21-year-old, just a year older than he...
Apr 11, 2025
After surviving Cavalry opener, Forge FC looks to keep rolling in visit to Pacific FC
Forge FC weathered the storm last Saturday in a 1-0 season-opening win over visiting Cavalry FC in a rematch of last season's Canadian Premier League championship game. Outshot 24-7 (6-4 in shots on t...
Apr 11, 2025
Twins Tyson, Jalen Philpot both have their eyes on claiming CFL's top Canadian award
He's still on the mend, but Tyson Philpot anticipates a triumphant return to the Montreal Alouettes in 2025. A foot injury prematurely ended Philpot's promising '24 campaign. The North Delta, B.C., na...
Apr 11, 2025
Canadian rugby sevens men win three straight at Challenger Series event in Poland
KRAKOW - Canada's men posted wins over Madagascar, Japan and Portugal on Friday to advance to the semifinals of World Rugby's second-tier Challenger Series. Canada defeated Madagascar 29-24 before dow...
Apr 11, 2025
McEwen outscores Dunstone in early draw at the AMJ Players' Championship
TORONTO - Mike McEwen outscored Matt Dunstone 9-8 in a battle of Canadian teams on Friday at the AMJ Players' Championship. Dunstone stole a point in the eighth end but McEwen scored a single in the e...
Apr 11, 2025
Ottawa Senators, Canadian Tire renew arena naming rights deal
OTTAWA - TheOttawa Senators have extended their arena naming rights deal with retail chain Canadian Tire, the NHL club announced Friday. The length and value of the contract were not disclosed. The te...
Apr 11, 2025
Poulin helps Canada to 4-0 win over Switzerland in women's world hockey championship
ESK BUDJOVICE - Marie-Philip Poulin was Canada's catalyst with three assists in a 4-0 win over Switzerland at the women's world hockey championship Friday. Micah Zandee-Hart, Natalie Spooner, Laura St...
Apr 11, 2025
Canada tops Romania 3-0 in Billie Jean King Cup qualification tie
TOKYO - The Canadian women's tennis team defeated Romania 3-0 in Billie Jean King Cup qualification play at the Ariake Coliseum. Toronto's Victoria Mboko opened with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Miriam Bianca ...
Apr 11, 2025
Canadian MLS academy sides face elite opposition at Generation Adidas Cup tournament
There are some familiar names on Toronto FC's roster for the Generation Adidas Cup, the elite youth tournament featuring MLS academies and clubs from around the world. Kervon Kerr, brother of Toronto ...
Apr 11, 2025
