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Stefanos Tsitsipas cruises into National Bank Open semis with win over Casper Ruud

Stefanos Tsitsipas cruises into National Bank Open semis with win over Casper Ruud

There have been few true challenges for Stefanos Tsitsipas at Toronto's National Bank Open this year. Sure, Ugo Humbert of France forced the Greek No.
Leafs forward Auston Matthews undergoes wrist surgery, out at least six weeks

Leafs forward Auston Matthews undergoes wrist surgery, out at least six weeks

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews has undergone wrist surgery and is expected to need a "minimum" of six weeks to recover.
Billy Mayfair leads after first round at Shaw Charity Classic; Mike Weir in second

Billy Mayfair leads after first round at Shaw Charity Classic; Mike Weir in second

CALGARY — Billy Mayfair needed to sink a lengthy putt on his final hole of the Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club on Friday to tie the course record of 61.
Veterans Van Zeyl, Laurent return to Hamilton Tiger-Cats active roster versus Riders

Veterans Van Zeyl, Laurent return to Hamilton Tiger-Cats active roster versus Riders

REGINA — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have returned injured Canadian veterans Chris Van Zeyl and Ted Laurent to their active roster. Hamilton (0-1) visits the Saskatchewan Roughriders (1-0) on Saturday night.
Roughriders look for steady effort against Ticats after wild Week 1 win

Roughriders look for steady effort against Ticats after wild Week 1 win

REGINA — After a roller-coaster victory in Week 1, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking for a complete effort when the Hamilton Tiger-Cats come to town on Saturday. Saskatchewan's season opener against the B.C. Lions on Aug.
Mark Smith, coach of bronze medal-winning softball team, retires after 43-year career

Mark Smith, coach of bronze medal-winning softball team, retires after 43-year career

The coach of Canada's bronze medal-winning softball team is calling it quits. Mark Smith has announced his retirement after a playing and coaching career that spanned more than four decades.
Woodbine Entertainment CEO Lawson optimistic about full 17-horse Queen's Plate field

Woodbine Entertainment CEO Lawson optimistic about full 17-horse Queen's Plate field

The '21 Queen's Plate is giving Jim Lawson plenty of reasons to smile these days. For the first time since 2019, fans will be allowed into Woodbine Racetrack to watch the first jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown.
NHL announces start times for 2021-22 season, no update on Olympics

NHL announces start times for 2021-22 season, no update on Olympics

The NHL has announced start times for the 2021-22 season, with an opening-night doubleheader featuring the defending champions and the league's two newest teams squaring off.
Canadians Atiba Hutchinson, Cyle Larin on target in Turkish Super Lig opener

Canadians Atiba Hutchinson, Cyle Larin on target in Turkish Super Lig opener

ISTANBUL — Canadians Atiba Hutchinson and Cyle Larin opened the Turkish Super Lig season in style Friday, each scoring in Besiktas' 3-0 win over Caykur Rizespor.
TFC's challenge to climb the table grows with visit from league-leading New England

TFC's challenge to climb the table grows with visit from league-leading New England

TORONTO — It's first against worst Saturday as the league-leading New England Revolution visit Toronto FC. New England (12-3-4) comes into the game with 40 points, 25 ahead of 27th-place Toronto (3-9-6).