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Underdog Simcoe County Rovers cherish the moment in Canadian Championship debut

Underdog Simcoe County Rovers cherish the moment in Canadian Championship debut

TORONTO — It was a practice like any other at BMO Field. Friendly competition during warm-ups, with pushups for the losers, followed by a more serious training session with a coach barking orders.
Witt's cashes in on costly Toronto error, Kansas City beats Blue Jays 3-2

Witt's cashes in on costly Toronto error, Kansas City beats Blue Jays 3-2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. delivered the go-ahead double in the fifth inning for Kansas City after a costly error by Blue Jays' first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Canada women to host Mexico twice in June as part of Olympic soccer preparation

Canada women to host Mexico twice in June as part of Olympic soccer preparation

Canada will host Mexico in a pair of women's international soccer friendlies in June. The ninth-ranked Canadians will play the 31st-ranked Mexicans on June 1 in Montreal and June 4 in Toronto in the so-called "Summer Send-off Series.
OHL roundup: Spirit edge Greyhounds 3-1 in Game 7 showdown

OHL roundup: Spirit edge Greyhounds 3-1 in Game 7 showdown

SAGINAW, Mich. — Calem Mangone's goal at 9:24 of the third period snapped a 1-1 tie and lifted the Saginaw Spirit to a 3-1 victory over the visiting Sault Ste.
CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie named for induction into Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie named for induction into Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie will be inducted into the Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame later this summer. Joining Ambrosie in the class of 2024 will be former NFL players Steve Largent and Emery Moorehead.
Whitecaps acquire 19-year-old Australian winger Bovalina from Adelaide

Whitecaps acquire 19-year-old Australian winger Bovalina from Adelaide

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired wingback Giuseppe Bovalina on a transfer from Australian club Adelaide United, the Major League Soccer club announced Tuesday.
Canada's Kia Nurse hopes to inspire with WNBA exhibition in Edmonton on May 4

Canada's Kia Nurse hopes to inspire with WNBA exhibition in Edmonton on May 4

When Kia Nurse was growing up in Hamilton, the nearest professional basketball that she could see in person was the Toronto Raptors. Although superstar Vince Carter was her favourite player, she couldn't see herself in him.
Montreal seeking first place in PWHL standings: 'You want to be the best'

Montreal seeking first place in PWHL standings: 'You want to be the best'

Montreal’s Professional Women’s Hockey League team can book a ticket to the post-season on Wednesday night. But just securing a playoff spot won’t quite satisfy general manager Danièle Sauvageau as the regular season nears the finish line.
Goaltender Ivan Fedotov signs a two-year, $6.5M deal with the Flyers after long journey to the NHL

Goaltender Ivan Fedotov signs a two-year, $6.5M deal with the Flyers after long journey to the NHL

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Goaltender Ivan Fedotov signed a two-year, $6.
Defencemen injuries are already piling up early in the NHL playoffs

Defencemen injuries are already piling up early in the NHL playoffs

Deep NHL playoff runs Jason Demers went on during his playing career usually ended the same way. “The injuries just accumulated too much,” he said. “And then you’re just not playing at 100%.