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Trotz's Islanders eliminate Capitals with 4-0 win in Game 5

Trotz's Islanders eliminate Capitals with 4-0 win in Game 5

TORONTO — Barry Trotz went through the handshake line victorious with players on the opposite side he coached to the Stanley Cup two years ago and his former top assistant who was chosen to replace him behind the bench.
NHL Notebook: Habs' Gallagher out with broken jaw, Niskanen suspended for Game 6

NHL Notebook: Habs' Gallagher out with broken jaw, Niskanen suspended for Game 6

TORONTO — Brendan Gallagher dragged the Montreal Canadiens into the fight with their backs against the wall. Now they'll have to continue their battle for survival minus the heart-and-soul winger.
Blue Jays rally for 7 in 6th, beat Phillies 9-8 for DH sweep

Blue Jays rally for 7 in 6th, beat Phillies 9-8 for DH sweep

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rowdy Tellez homered and hit a go-ahead two-run single in a seven-run sixth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a seven-run deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-8 and sweep a doubleheader on Thursday.
Shapovalov ready for return to tennis court in lead-up tournament to U.S. Open

Shapovalov ready for return to tennis court in lead-up tournament to U.S. Open

Denis Shapovalov is used to firing up the fans, and feeding off their energy in return.
Video shows Lowry pulling Ujiri to safety following Raptors' NBA title win

Video shows Lowry pulling Ujiri to safety following Raptors' NBA title win

LAKE BUENA VISA, Fla. — When Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri needed help, star guard Kyle Lowry was there. Shortly after Toronto had clinched its first NBA title last June in Oakland, Calif.
Montreal Impact plan to have small crowd at next week's home game

Montreal Impact plan to have small crowd at next week's home game

MONTREAL — The Montreal Impact will have some fans at their first Major League Soccer home game during the COVID-19 pandemic next week, making them the first professional sports team in Canada to play in front of spectators.
Toronto Raptors are creating their own playoff vibe in NBA bubble

Toronto Raptors are creating their own playoff vibe in NBA bubble

Without a Scotiabank Arena sellout or the rabid Jurassic Park to feed off, Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors are creating their own playoff energy.
Olson leads Women's British Open, only 3 players under par

Olson leads Women's British Open, only 3 players under par

TROON, Scotland — Fences blew over behind Canada's Alena Sharp as she warmed up for her 6.30 a.m. start. Nelly Korda’s opening drive went 187 yards and the fierce wind meant she had a hard time just walking the first three holes.
Toronto FC signs homegrown forward Jordan Perruzza

Toronto FC signs homegrown forward Jordan Perruzza

Toronto FC has signed academy forward Jordan Perruzza as a homegrown player. The Toronto native will join TFC's roster on Jan. 1, 2021. He'll become the 24th player in club history from the Toronto FC Academy to sign with the first team.
Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez wins qualifying opener

Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez wins qualifying opener

NEW YORK — Canada's Leylah Annie Fernandez upset No. 2 qualifying seed Anna Blinkova of Russia 6-1, 6-4 in the opening round of qualifying for the Western & Southern Open on Thursday.