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Dreadful start costs Toronto FC in second straight loss to FC Cincinnati

Dreadful start costs Toronto FC in second straight loss to FC Cincinnati

CINCINNATI — Toronto FC's learning curve has suddenly turned bumpy.
Canadian women move on to face U.S. in CONCACAF U-17 Championship semifinal

Canadian women move on to face U.S. in CONCACAF U-17 Championship semifinal

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Canada blanked Costa Rica 3-0 Wednesday to reach the semifinals of the CONCACAF Women's Under-17 Championship and move within a win of qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.
NHL not considering new playoff format: commissioner Gary Bettman

NHL not considering new playoff format: commissioner Gary Bettman

EDMONTON — The NHL has no plans to change its playoff format, regardless of what other leagues are doing, says commissioner Gary Bettman.
Young Yankees fan meets hero Judge a day after viral home run ball moment

Young Yankees fan meets hero Judge a day after viral home run ball moment

TORONTO — Tears of joy started to flow as Derek Rodriguez walked down the steps to field level at Rogers Centre on Wednesday, a day after a clip of the nine-year-old being handed an Aaron Judge home run ball went viral.
After listening to supporters and partners, CF Montreal will change logo

After listening to supporters and partners, CF Montreal will change logo

CF Montreal is rebranding once again. In a statement issued Wednesday evening, the club said it will be looking to change its logo. "We have listened to our supporters and our partners.
Canada's Félix Auger-Aliassime cruises into Madrid Open third round

Canada's Félix Auger-Aliassime cruises into Madrid Open third round

MADRID — Canadian tennis star Félix Auger-Aliassime topped Chile's Cristian Garín in straight sets, 6-3, 6-0, to advance to the third round of the Madrid Open Wednesday.
Flames winger Matthew Tkachuk wants to be a playoff difference-maker

Flames winger Matthew Tkachuk wants to be a playoff difference-maker

CALGARY — In a low-scoring playoff opener, Matthew Tkachuk made a difference in ways a multi-faceted player can. Tkachuk and Elias Lindholm both generated a team-leading 42 goals in the regular season for the Calgary Flames.
Vancouver Whitecaps sign veteran Portuguese fullback Luis Martins

Vancouver Whitecaps sign veteran Portuguese fullback Luis Martins

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed veteran Portuguese fullback Luís Martins through 2022 with club options for 2023 and '24.
Canadian boxers call for resignation of high performance director, investigation

Canadian boxers call for resignation of high performance director, investigation

TORONTO — More than 100 Canadian boxers are calling for the resignation of Boxing Canada's high performance director Daniel Trepanier and an independent investigation into the sport's culture and safe sport practice.
Part-owner Ryan keeping Queen's Plate as an option for Canadian-bred Messier

Part-owner Ryan keeping Queen's Plate as an option for Canadian-bred Messier

The American Triple Crown remains first and foremost on Canadian-bred Messier's radar but part-owner Tom Ryan isn't closing the door on the horse returning north to run in the $1-million Queen's Plate.