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Katie Ledecky sets world record in 1,500-meter freestyle

TORONTO (AP) — Katie Ledecky is having a great time in her first competitive event of the season at this week’s FINA Swimming World Cup. Ledecky set a world record in the 1,500-meter freestyle on Saturday night at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre.
Gilles, Poirier capture gold at Skate Canada after longest off-season of careers

Gilles, Poirier capture gold at Skate Canada after longest off-season of careers

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier were so burnt out after an Olympic season of isolation and dodging COVID-19 that their six-week break over the summer wasn't just a choice — it was a necessity.
Canada's McIntosh, Mac Neil win World Cup gold, American Ledecky sets world record

Canada's McIntosh, Mac Neil win World Cup gold, American Ledecky sets world record

TORONTO — Canada's Summer McIntosh and American Katie Ledecky weren't sure what to expect in their first competitive event of the season at this week's FINA Swimming World Cup. The off-season rest apparently served them well.
Spieker, Alouettes hold off Argonauts in 38-33 regular-season finale victory

Spieker, Alouettes hold off Argonauts in 38-33 regular-season finale victory

TORONTO — Cole Spieker is sure to be a talking point among the Montreal Alouettes coaching staff as they prepare for the playoffs.
Families of Flight 752 form Canada-wide 'human chain' to support Iran protests

Families of Flight 752 form Canada-wide 'human chain' to support Iran protests

TORONTO — The families of the victims of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 lent their voices to the worldwide calls for revolution in Iran on Saturday through a series of coordinated protests in cities across Canada.
Months after provincial loss, Steven Del Duca makes a political comeback

Months after provincial loss, Steven Del Duca makes a political comeback

For the second time in months, Steven Del Duca anxiously awaited the news of his political fate. As results poured in for the mayoral race in Vaughan, Ont.
A year after breakout, Canada's McIntosh returns to Toronto pool a star and wins gold

A year after breakout, Canada's McIntosh returns to Toronto pool a star and wins gold

TORONTO — Summer McIntosh delivered a breakout performance at last year's Olympic trials. She returns to the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre for this week's World Cup as a bonafide swimming star.

Canadians Roy, McClure capture Crown victories on their home track

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — Home-track advantage paid off nicely for Canadian drivers Louis-Philippe Roy and Bob McClure on Friday night. Roy and McClure won the first two races of the US$6.7-million ($9.
Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey dominant as Sixers rout Raptors 112-90

Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey dominant as Sixers rout Raptors 112-90

TORONTO — The Philadelphia 76ers were ready for the second game of their back-to-back series in Toronto. The Raptors weren't.
Canadians Schizas, Gilles and Poirier lead after Skate Canada short programs

Canadians Schizas, Gilles and Poirier lead after Skate Canada short programs

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The last time Madeline Schizas competed in Mississauga, at the 2020 Canadian championships, she was just 16 years old. Few knew her name.