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Canada's Sarah Mitton captures shot put gold at Diamond League in Brussels

Canada's Sarah Mitton captures shot put gold at Diamond League in Brussels

BRUSSELS — Canadian shot putter Sarah Mitton rebounded from a disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics by capturing Diamond League gold on Friday. Mitton, of Brooklyn, N.S.
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Toronto FC looks to kick-start late-season playoff push by downing visiting Austin FC

Toronto FC looks to kick-start late-season playoff push by downing visiting Austin FC

TORONTO — Toronto FC welcomes Austin FC to BMO Field for the first time Saturday, in a battle of two teams on the MLS playoff bubble. "It's an important game," said Toronto captain Jonathan Osorio. "We know what's at stake.
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Driver charged with killing NHL's Johnny Gaudreau and his brother had .087 blood-alcohol level

Driver charged with killing NHL's Johnny Gaudreau and his brother had .087 blood-alcohol level

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew as they bicycled on a rural road had a blood-alcohol level of .087, above the .08 legal limit in New Jersey, a prosecutor said Friday.
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Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Travis Dermott to professional tryout

Edmonton Oilers sign defenceman Travis Dermott to professional tryout

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers signed defenceman Travis Dermott to a professional tryout on Friday. Dermott, a 27-year-old from Newmarket, Ont., produced two goals, five assists and 26 penalty minutes in 50 games with the Arizona Coyotes last season.
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CF Montreal looks to break slump against Charlotte with playoff hopes in the balance

CF Montreal looks to break slump against Charlotte with playoff hopes in the balance

MONTREAL — Laurent Courtois knows his team is struggling. With CF Montreal on a slide and their Major League Soccer season hanging in the balance, the head coach needs his players to keep their heads high. “Keep the course,” Courtois said.
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Former world No. 1 Sharapova wins fan vote for International Tennis Hall of Fame

Former world No. 1 Sharapova wins fan vote for International Tennis Hall of Fame

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Maria Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam singles champion, led the International Tennis Hall of Fame's fan vote her first year on the ballot — an important part to possible selection to the hall's next class.
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My Boy Prince to race against older horses in $1-million Woodbine Mile

My Boy Prince to race against older horses in $1-million Woodbine Mile

TORONTO — He's firmly among Canada's top three-year-olds but My Boy Prince faces a stiff test Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack. The '24 King's Plate runner-up will be part of a global field in the $1-million Woodbine Mile turf event.
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Canadian men to play rugby test matches against Chile and Romania in November

Canadian men to play rugby test matches against Chile and Romania in November

The Canadian men's rugby team is headed to Europe in November to play Chile and Romania in Bucharest. Canada, currently ranked 22nd in the world, will face No. 21 Chile on Nov. 9 and No. 20 Romania on Nov. 16.
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Ticats host Redblacks in important East Division contest for both teams

Ticats host Redblacks in important East Division contest for both teams

HAMILTON — For Scott Milanovich and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, what's understood need not be discussed. Hamilton (3-9) hosts Ottawa (8-3-1) on Saturday afternoon in an important East Division matchup for both teams.
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Former receiver Green part of Canadian Football Hall of Fame's 2024 class

Former receiver Green part of Canadian Football Hall of Fame's 2024 class

For over a decade, S.J. Green was the enemy of Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans. He should receive a warmer reception Saturday when recognized as a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Then again . . .
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