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Wiens, Zsombor-Murray: Canada's best men's diving Olympic medal hopes since Despatie

Wiens, Zsombor-Murray: Canada's best men's diving Olympic medal hopes since Despatie

MONTREAL — Canadian divers Rylan Wiens and Nathan Zsombor-Murray represent something the country hasn’t seen before, according to one of their coaches.
Iowa star Caitlin Clark declares for WNBA Draft, will skip final season of college eligibility

Iowa star Caitlin Clark declares for WNBA Draft, will skip final season of college eligibility

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa's Caitlin Clark, who is on the verge of becoming the all-time NCAA scoring leader in college basketball, announced Thursday that she will will leave the Hawkeyes after this season and enter the WNBA Draft.
Newman aims for new heights in pole vault at world athletics indoor championships

Newman aims for new heights in pole vault at world athletics indoor championships

Alysha Newman has her sights set on crossing an even higher bar. The 29-year-old London, Ont., native is just a week removed from resetting her national record in the women's pole vault in Rouen, France, at 4.83 metres.
Bare Knuckle Fighting founder says it's not for everyone but Canada may like it

Bare Knuckle Fighting founder says it's not for everyone but Canada may like it

Quebec City's Jade Masson-Wong is a self-proclaimed adrenalin junky who isn't fazed by the sight of blood and likes putting on a show.
Medvedev and Rublev advance to Dubai semifinals. Humbert saves 3 match points to beat Hurkacz

Medvedev and Rublev advance to Dubai semifinals. Humbert saves 3 match points to beat Hurkacz

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev stayed on course toward a potential rematch for the title at the Dubai Championships after the Russians won their quarterfinals Thursday. Medvedev, the defending champion and No.
Toronto FC signs former England youth international Matty Longstaff

Toronto FC signs former England youth international Matty Longstaff

Toronto FC has signed former England youth international Matty Longstaff to a two-year contract with an option for 2026.
Son of Blue Jays pitcher Swanson out of intensive care after being hit by car

Son of Blue Jays pitcher Swanson out of intensive care after being hit by car

LAKELAND, Fla. — Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson's son Toby has been discharged from the pediatric intensive care unit. The four-year-old boy was hit by a car Sunday in Clearwater Beach, Fla.
NHL fines Leafs head coach Keefe $25,000 after disagreement with refs

NHL fines Leafs head coach Keefe $25,000 after disagreement with refs

NEW YORK — The NHL has fined Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe US$25,000 for "unprofessional conduct directed at the officials.
Senators centre Norris out 'extended period of time' with upper-body injury

Senators centre Norris out 'extended period of time' with upper-body injury

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators will be without Josh Norris yet again.
Golf Canada chief sport officer Kevin Blue named Canada Soccer general secretary, CEO

Golf Canada chief sport officer Kevin Blue named Canada Soccer general secretary, CEO

Canada Soccer has turned to the world of golf to find its new general secretary and CEO. Kevin Blue comes from Golf Canada, where he has served as chief sport officer since December 2020.