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Drakkar down Islanders 5-3 to extend QMJHL streak to five straight wins

Drakkar down Islanders 5-3 to extend QMJHL streak to five straight wins

CHARLOTTETOWN — Felix Gagnon had a goal and an assist for the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the host Charlottetown Islanders in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
Spirit double Firebirds 6-3 for eighth straight win in Ontario Hockey League

Spirit double Firebirds 6-3 for eighth straight win in Ontario Hockey League

FLINT, Mich. — Defenceman Rodwin Dionicio scored twice in the first period for the Saginaw Spirit in a 6-3 doubling of the Flint Firebirds in Wednesday's lone game in the Ontario Hockey League.
Levine wins boccia gold, wheelchair rugby team to play for gold at Parapan Am Games

Levine wins boccia gold, wheelchair rugby team to play for gold at Parapan Am Games

SANTIAGO, Chile — Alison Levine led a four-medal day in boccia with a gold medal, while Canada's wheelchair rugby team advanced to the final with a win over Brazil on Wednesday at the 2023 Parapan American Games.
Canada's Grewal turns professional to go to LPGA Tour's Q-School Stage 3

Canada's Grewal turns professional to go to LPGA Tour's Q-School Stage 3

Savannah Grewal is just trying to drink in this moment. Grewal, from Mississauga, Ont., will officially become a professional golfer next week when she enters the third stage of the LPGA Tour's qualifying school.
Maple Leafs wary of travel fatigue following successful Swedish sojourn

Maple Leafs wary of travel fatigue following successful Swedish sojourn

TORONTO — Guy Boucher's team boarded the plane with four points in the bank. The Ottawa Senators and their head coach had just taken both games from the Colorado Avalanche in Stockholm — back-to-back 4-3 victories — to sweep the NHL Global Series.
Alouettes fans turn up in numbers for Grey Cup parade in downtown Montreal

Alouettes fans turn up in numbers for Grey Cup parade in downtown Montreal

MONTREAL — Some dreary November weather didn't stop Montreal Alouettes fans from turning up in numbers at the Grey Cup championship parade on Wednesday.
PWHL Toronto taking time to establish new, defining culture in training camp

PWHL Toronto taking time to establish new, defining culture in training camp

TORONTO — General manager Gina Kingsbury says Toronto's Professional Women's Hockey League team will distinguish itself culturally and not be a mere "copy and paste" of the Canadian women's national team.
Former CFL star Cory Philpot watches his son, Tyson, make Grey Cup-winning catch

Former CFL star Cory Philpot watches his son, Tyson, make Grey Cup-winning catch

Once again, the Grey Cup provided Cory Philpot with a myriad of emotions.
Riding high after breakout performance, Canada's Stakusic aiming for more in '24

Riding high after breakout performance, Canada's Stakusic aiming for more in '24

With a Billie Jean King Cup team tennis title under her belt, Canadian teenager Marina Stakusic is aiming just as high for her singles career as she looks to make her mark on the WTA Tour.
Canadian Triple Crown kicks off Aug. 17 with King's Plate at Woodbine

Canadian Triple Crown kicks off Aug. 17 with King's Plate at Woodbine

TORONTO — The drive to the Canadian Triple Crown will begin in August at Woodbine Racetrack. Woodbine Entertainment announced Wednesday the $1-million King's Plate, the opening leg of the Triple Crown, will be held Aug. 17 at Woodbine Racetrack.