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MLB opener was most-viewed regular-season game in 9 years

MLB opener was most-viewed regular-season game in 9 years

BRISTOL, Conn. — The pandemic-delayed Major League Baseball opener was the sport’s most-watched regular-season game on any network in nine years.
Toronto FC faces familiar foe in New York City FC at the MLS is Back Tournament

Toronto FC faces familiar foe in New York City FC at the MLS is Back Tournament

Toronto FC faces a familiar foe in New York City FC on Sunday in the round of 16 at the MLS is Back Tournament. "New York City's a good team, there's no two ways about it," said Toronto captain Michael Bradley. "We know them well.
All three Canadians advance to second round of Bassmaster Elite tournament

All three Canadians advance to second round of Bassmaster Elite tournament

Canada will be well represented in the second round of the SiteOne Bassmaster Elite tournament. Canadians Chris Johnston, his older brother, Cory, and Jeff Gustafson all advanced Friday at the event in Clayton, N.Y.
Bubbles come to life as NHL reveals restart plans for Toronto, Edmonton

Bubbles come to life as NHL reveals restart plans for Toronto, Edmonton

TORONTO — Steve Mayer had a couple of anxious moments last week.
Five things to watch when the refigured CEBL Summer Series tips off

Five things to watch when the refigured CEBL Summer Series tips off

When the Canadian Elite Basketball League tips off its 26-game Summer Series on Saturday, it will be the first professional, non-exhibition team sports action in the country since COVID-19 shut leagues down in mid March.
Annual Montreal F1 race cancelled for 2020 because of COVID-19

Annual Montreal F1 race cancelled for 2020 because of COVID-19

MONTREAL — The Canadian Grand Prix has been cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Promoter Francois Dumontier said the Grand Prix had been tentatively rescheduled for Oct.
Former CFL star quarterback Henry Burris returning to the NFL's Chicago Bears

Former CFL star quarterback Henry Burris returning to the NFL's Chicago Bears

CHICAGO — Henry Burris is rejoining the Chicago Bears. The former CFL star was added to head coach Matt Nagy's staff Friday as part of the Bill Walsh diversity coaching fellowship. Burris spent the 2002 season as a quarterback with the Bears.
Morreale will breathe sigh of relief when CEBL tips off Summer Series

Morreale will breathe sigh of relief when CEBL tips off Summer Series

When the ball is finally tossed up after a roller-coaster four months, Mike Morreale will breathe a sigh of relief.
Whitecaps face a stiff test in Sporting Kansas City at MLS is Back Tournament

Whitecaps face a stiff test in Sporting Kansas City at MLS is Back Tournament

The MLS is Back Tournament has been a test of the Vancouver Whitecaps' resolve and resilience — perhaps even their faith. They had a start to forget.
Canada's Natalie Achonwa earns WNBA's Dawn Staley Community Leadership award

Canada's Natalie Achonwa earns WNBA's Dawn Staley Community Leadership award

NEW YORK — Legendary Notre Dame women's basketball coach Muffet McGraw says one of the first words that comes to mind about Canada's Natalie Achonwa is leader.