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QMJHL changes name to better represent its six Maritime teams

QMJHL changes name to better represent its six Maritime teams

POINTE-CLAIRE, Que. — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is changing its name to better represent its sizable contingent of Maritime-based teams.
Valour FC takes Cape Breton winger Owen Sheppard first in CPL-U Sports draft

Valour FC takes Cape Breton winger Owen Sheppard first in CPL-U Sports draft

Valour FC selected University of Cape Breton winger Owen Sheppard first overall in Thursday's CPL-U Sports draft. Sheppard, a native of St. John's, becomes the first player drafted from Newfoundland by a CPL team.
Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka win ITF World Champion awards for 2023

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka win ITF World Champion awards for 2023

LONDON (AP) — Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka were honored as the International Tennis Federation’s 2023 ITF World Champions on Thursday after being the only singles players to reach at least the semifinals at all four Grand Slam tournaments this
Talk It Out: Toronto Raptors' improved communication paying off defensively

Talk It Out: Toronto Raptors' improved communication paying off defensively

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors are a naturally quiet group off the court. Speaking up, especially on defence, will be an important part of turning around their season.
Tim Hortons, Telus and Esso reinstate support for Hockey Canada following scandal

Tim Hortons, Telus and Esso reinstate support for Hockey Canada following scandal

TORONTO — A trio of sponsors are backing Hockey Canada once more, after pulling support for the organization when it was embroiled in scandal last year. Fast food chain Tim Hortons, telecommunications firm Telus Corp.
2024 CFL regular season to open with Grey Cup rematch between Alouettes and Bombers

2024 CFL regular season to open with Grey Cup rematch between Alouettes and Bombers

TORONTO — The CFL will kick off its 2024 schedule with a Grey Cup rematch. The Grey Cup-champion Montreal Alouettes will open the campaign visiting the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on June 6, the CFL announced Thursday.
Canada Soccer names three finalists for senior player of the year awards

Canada Soccer names three finalists for senior player of the year awards

Jonathan David, Alphonso Davies and Stephen Eustaquio are the men's finalists for Canada Soccer Player of the Year. Jessie Fleming, Cloe Lacasse and Ashley Lawrence are the contenders for top female honours.
2010 Olympics an inspiration to Whistler slider in second senior luge event

2010 Olympics an inspiration to Whistler slider in second senior luge event

WHISTLER, B.C. — Embyr-Lee Susko describes taking part in the upcoming second leg of the 2023 Luge World Cup in Whistler, B.C., as a "full circle moment.
Canada to host South Korea in first Davis Cup tie in Montreal since 2012

Canada to host South Korea in first Davis Cup tie in Montreal since 2012

Montreal will host a Davis Cup qualification tie between Canada and South Korea in February, Tennis Canada announced Thursday. The tie, scheduled for Feb.
Toronto FC, Austin FC swap places in Stage 1 of MLS re-entry draft

Toronto FC, Austin FC swap places in Stage 1 of MLS re-entry draft

Toronto FC has traded the first overall pick in Stage 1 of the league's re-entry process to Austin FC for Austin’s No. 5 position plus a third-round pick in next week's MLS SuperDraft.
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