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PWHL unveils building blocks of women's pro hockey league, Brian Burke involved

PWHL unveils building blocks of women's pro hockey league, Brian Burke involved

The new women's professional hockey league unveiled its name and "Original Six" cities Tuesday, as well as outlining player intake process for its inaugural season.
Toronto FC loans midfielder Kosi Thompson to Norwegian club Lillestrom SK

Toronto FC loans midfielder Kosi Thompson to Norwegian club Lillestrom SK

Toronto FC has loaned midfielder Kosi Thompson on loan to Norwegian top-flight club Lillestrom SK for the remainder of the 2023 Major League Soccer season.
Gilgeous-Alexander has 27 points, Canada routs Latvia 101-75 at basketball World Cup

Gilgeous-Alexander has 27 points, Canada routs Latvia 101-75 at basketball World Cup

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a game-high 27 points and Canada overcame a sluggish first quarter to rout Latvia 101-75 on Tuesday at the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Edmonton's Tre Ford earns top CFL quarterback grade for second straight week

Edmonton's Tre Ford earns top CFL quarterback grade for second straight week

TORONTO — Another win, another top grade for Canadian Tre Ford. Ford was the CFL's top-ranked quarterback for a second straight week. The native of Niagara Falls, Ont., earned an 89.
In-form CF Montreal looks to continue playoff push, but has had trouble with NYCFC

In-form CF Montreal looks to continue playoff push, but has had trouble with NYCFC

MONTREAL — CF Montreal looks for a fourth-straight Major League Soccer win and more momentum in its playoff push when it visits New York City FC on Wednesday.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers can become first CFL team to cement playoff spot with win

Winnipeg Blue Bombers can become first CFL team to cement playoff spot with win

TORONTO — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers can become the first CFL team to cement a playoff spot this weekend.
Proline customers doing well supporting Canada at FIBA World Cup

Proline customers doing well supporting Canada at FIBA World Cup

Canada has been a feel-good story at the FIBA World Cup, and a good bet for Proline customers. Canada defeated Latvia 101-75 on Tuesday to improve to 3-0 and finish first in Group H.
AGCO prohibits use of pro athletes to advertise, market igaming in Ontario

AGCO prohibits use of pro athletes to advertise, market igaming in Ontario

TORONTO — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has banned the use of athletes in the advertising and marketing of internet gaming in Ontario.
Alouettes sign DL Desjardins, DB Valente; release Canadian WR Mayala

Alouettes sign DL Desjardins, DB Valente; release Canadian WR Mayala

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have signed defensive lineman Vincent Desjardins and defensive back Daniel Valente, the team announced on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, Montreal released Canadian wide receiver Hergy Mayala.
Novak Djokovic wins in his return to the US Open to ensure he will regain the No. 1 ranking

Novak Djokovic wins in his return to the US Open to ensure he will regain the No. 1 ranking

NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic is back at the U.S. Open and will now be back at No. 1 in the rankings. Djokovic made a winning return after missing the tournament last year, rolling to a 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Alexandre Muller on Monday night.