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Two-time Silver Slugger winners Hernandez, Springer among Blue Jays' nominees

Two-time Silver Slugger winners Hernandez, Springer among Blue Jays' nominees

TORONTO — Outfielders Teoscar Hernandez and George Springer are two of six Toronto Blue Jays named as finalists for Major League Baseball's Silver Slugger award.
Toronto Arrows sign veteran Irish back, look to add talent in MLR dispersal draft

Toronto Arrows sign veteran Irish back, look to add talent in MLR dispersal draft

TORONTO — The Toronto Arrows added international experience Thursday by signing veteran Irish back Noel Reid for the 2023 Major League Rugby season.
Hockey Canada signs on to Abuse-Free Sport following months of controversy

Hockey Canada signs on to Abuse-Free Sport following months of controversy

CALGARY — Hockey Canada says it has become a full signatory to Abuse-Free Sport, the new independent program to prevent and address maltreatment in sport in Canada.
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime sails into Swiss Indoors quarters with dominant win

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime sails into Swiss Indoors quarters with dominant win

BASEL, Switzerland — Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime is on to the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors tennis tournament. The third-seeded Montreal native dispatched Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic 6-1, 6-0 at the hardcourt event.
Canada's Masse looks to build on strong World Cup opener this weekend in Toronto

Canada's Masse looks to build on strong World Cup opener this weekend in Toronto

TORONTO — The Canadian swim team has picked up where it left off after a strong 12-month stretch marked by success at the Summer Olympics, world championships and Commonwealth Games.
Veteran Canadian flanker Karen Paquin savours one more Rugby World Cup adventure

Veteran Canadian flanker Karen Paquin savours one more Rugby World Cup adventure

Veteran flanker Karen Paquin and Canada face the U.S. for the second time in a week Saturday at the Rugby World Cup. But this time it's win or go home as the North American rivals meet in quarterfinal play in Auckland, New Zealand.
Ottawa Senators sign centre Mark Kastelic to two-year contract extension

Ottawa Senators sign centre Mark Kastelic to two-year contract extension

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators and centre Mark Kastelic have agreed on a two-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday.
Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier shares life in and out of hockey in 'All Roads Home'

Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier shares life in and out of hockey in 'All Roads Home'

Bryan Trottier didn't want to go back. It was December 1972 and his junior team — the Swift Current Broncos — was set to resume its schedule following the Christmas break.
Study: Touchdown Atlantic provided economic boost to Nova Scotia cities

Study: Touchdown Atlantic provided economic boost to Nova Scotia cities

TORONTO — The CFL's '22 Touchdown Atlantic generated more than $12.7 million in economic benefit to regions of Nova Scotia according to a study commissioned by the league. Touchdown Atlantic was held in Wolfville, N.S.
NHL players tooting their own horn with personalized goal songs

NHL players tooting their own horn with personalized goal songs

NHL players choosing their own goal songs is trending in a sport that's historically emphasized team and downplayed the individual.