National Sports

Toronto FC midfielder Brandon Servania sidelined with torn knee ligament

Toronto FC took another body blow on Thursday with news that midfielder Brandon Servania has a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

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Quarterback Chad Kelly draws the start for Argos in home game versus Elks

TORONTO — Chad Kelly returns to the Toronto Argonauts' starting lineup with a new perspective. Kelly watched from the sidelines last week as Cameron Dukes and Bryan Scott took the snaps in Toronto's 31-21 road loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

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Canada loses 7-5 to Team IPH at International Para Hockey Cup

OSTRAVA, Czechia — Rod Crane had two goals and Adam Dixon had a goal and two assists as Team IPH defeated Canada 7-5 Thursday at the 2023 International Para Hockey Cup. Crane, from Clarksburg, Ont., and Dixon, from Midland, Ont.

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Lions, Bombers faceoff with first place in the CFL's Western Division at stake

SURREY, B.C. — Season series winner, first place in the CFL's Western Division and bragging rights. That's what is at stake as the Lions (11-4) host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (11-4) Friday night in what B.C. has dubbed the "Gravy Bowl.

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Oilers sign forward Stonehouse to three-year, entry-level contract

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Brady Stonehouse to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 19-year-old from Blenheim, Ont.

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Interim coach Mauro Biello has much to do with not much time ahead of November tests

Tasked with filling the sizable shoes of John Herdman, at least for the short-term, interim Canada coach Mauro Biello has a lot to do in little time.

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Otto Porter Jr. returns to Raptors healthy and looking to make impression

BURNABY, B.C. — Otto Porter Jr.'s first season as a Toronto Raptor lasted eight games. Since his season-ending surgery on his left foot on Jan. 10, 2022, the team's head coach has been replaced and iconic, veteran players have departed.

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'My time is coming': Canadian hurdler Metivier set on larger goals despite obstacles

Leaping over hurdles is nothing new for Malik Metivier. And the obstacles in his way now will not interrupt his willingness to push through. "I've always been a believer in just a lot of hard work and belief," he said.

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NHL stars excited for PWHL puck drop: 'An amazing thing for hockey'

John Tavares has spent untold hours honing his skills. Like the hundreds of NHLers he battles with and against each season, the reward is a career in the spotlight to go along with millions of dollars in the bank.

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Whitecaps defeat St. Louis, get help on the scoreboard to clinch MLS playoff spot

VANCOUVER — By clinching a Major League Soccer playoff spot, the Vancouver Whitecaps have reached "the minimum expectation" for their season, says striker Ryan Gauld. The Whitecaps scored three second-half goals to defeat St.

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