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Celebration tour a sendoff for veteran Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé

Celebration tour a sendoff for veteran Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé

VANCOUVER — Goalkeeper Stephanie Labbé is trying to take in all of the details as she trains with her teammates on the Canadian women's soccer squad this week. With her playing career coming to a close, she knows these moments mark the end of an era.
Next Level: Blue Jays target post-season after falling short by one game in 2021

Next Level: Blue Jays target post-season after falling short by one game in 2021

TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr., captured the Toronto Blue Jays' mood perfectly at spring training when he was asked what his expectations were for this season. “What we did last year was the trailer,” Guerrero said through a translator on March 17.
Oh baby, Bob Cole's getting a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Academy

Oh baby, Bob Cole's getting a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Academy

TORONTO — Bob Cole is looking forward to sitting back and watching both the Masters and the world men's curling championship this weekend. And, as always, some hockey.
Olympic sprint champion De Grasse named ambassador for Coolbet

Olympic sprint champion De Grasse named ambassador for Coolbet

TORONTO — He's all business on the track, but Andre De Grasse is anxious to show he also has a lighter side. Coolbet, an online sportsbook, unveiled the champion sprinter as an ambassador Thursday.
Sharks GM Doug Wilson stepping down after 19 seasons

Sharks GM Doug Wilson stepping down after 19 seasons

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson is stepping down after 19 seasons on the job. The team announced Thursday that Joe Will remains interim GM until a full-time replacement can be found.
TheScore Bet secures 10-year exclusive partnership with Toronto Blue Jays

TheScore Bet secures 10-year exclusive partnership with Toronto Blue Jays

TORONTO — A partnership between TheScore Bet and the Toronto Blue Jays seems like a natural fit to John Levy, the CEO of the sportsbook.
After coming just short of post-season last year, Blue Jays appear primed for success

After coming just short of post-season last year, Blue Jays appear primed for success

After finishing one game short of the post-season last year, the Toronto Blue Jays look to have the makings of a playoff team in 2022.
Canada's Gushue falls to Sweden, beats Finland at world men's curling championship

Canada's Gushue falls to Sweden, beats Finland at world men's curling championship

LAS VEGAS — Canada skip Brad Gushue got the match he wanted at the world men's curling championship, if not the result. Gushue suffered his first defeat in round-robin play Wednesday, a 7-5 loss to Sweden's Niklas Edin.
Pettersson scores twice, Canucks rout Golden Knights 5-1

Pettersson scores twice, Canucks rout Golden Knights 5-1

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Elias Pettersson scored twice and had two assists to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-1 victory over Vegas on Wednesday night, snapping a five-game winning streak for the Golden Knights.
Flames get unlikely boost from Michael Stone, beat Ducks 4-2

Flames get unlikely boost from Michael Stone, beat Ducks 4-2

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Michael Stone got his first goal of the season and an assist in his 500th NHL game, and Elias Lindholm scored his 36th goal in the Calgary Flames' 4-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night.