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Hockey players' acquittal reverberates in southwestern Ontario city after ruling

Hockey players' acquittal reverberates in southwestern Ontario city after ruling

LONDON — The acquittal of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team who were accused of sexual assault continued to reverberate Friday in the southwestern Ontario city where the trial — and the encounter that gave rise to it — took pla
Three seeded Canadians placed in separate quadrants at men's National Bank Open draw

Three seeded Canadians placed in separate quadrants at men's National Bank Open draw

TORONTO — Felix Auger-Aliassime is of two minds about the raft of withdrawals from the National Bank Open. On one hand, it is unfortunate that Canadian tennis fans won’t get to see the likes of World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz and No.
Vancouver Whitecaps juggle lineup ahead of battle with Sporting Kansas City

Vancouver Whitecaps juggle lineup ahead of battle with Sporting Kansas City

VANCOUVER — Another major injury is forcing the Vancouver Whitecaps to once again rotate their lineup as the club tries to climb back atop the standings.
MLS suspends Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for skipping All-Star Game

MLS suspends Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for skipping All-Star Game

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba were suspended one match by Major League Soccer for skipping its All-Star Game, the league announced Friday.
Toronto FC loses defenders Monlouis, Wingo and Gomis to season-ending injuries

Toronto FC loses defenders Monlouis, Wingo and Gomis to season-ending injuries

TORONTO — Last-place Toronto FC will be without defenders Zane Monlouis, Henry Wingo and Nicksoen Gomis for the rest of the season. Monlouis had surgery earlier this month to repair hip and thigh injuries suffered June 25 against the Red Bulls.
'He was the catalyst': Toronto referee remembers Hulk Hogan, the man behind the myth

'He was the catalyst': Toronto referee remembers Hulk Hogan, the man behind the myth

TORONTO — Even as Hulkamania was catching fire around the world, former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas says Hulk Hogan always treated him like “one of the boys.
Arensman wins 19th stage of Tour de France, Pogačar moves closer to title

Arensman wins 19th stage of Tour de France, Pogačar moves closer to title

LA PLAGNE, France (AP) — Dutch rider Thymen Arensman launched a daring solo attack on a long final climb and held on grimly to win the 19th stage of the Tour de France on Friday.
The world's tallest teen, 7-foot-9 centre Olivier Rioux, gives football a try at Florida

The world's tallest teen, 7-foot-9 centre Olivier Rioux, gives football a try at Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The world's tallest teenager is trying his hand — his reach, really — at football.
Blue Jays top prospect Arjun Nimmala focused on growth, consistency in Vancouver

Blue Jays top prospect Arjun Nimmala focused on growth, consistency in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Arjun Nimmala has learned a lot this year. As the No.
Maltos' late go-ahead field goal lifts Alouettes to 23-21 win over Stampeders

Maltos' late go-ahead field goal lifts Alouettes to 23-21 win over Stampeders

CALGARY — Jose Maltos received a hero’s welcome from his teammates after kicking the longest field goal of his CFL career.