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Toronto Blue Jays to play first two homestands at spring training facility in Florida

Toronto Blue Jays to play first two homestands at spring training facility in Florida

The Toronto Blue Jays are once again planning to play some home games south of the border. When — or if — they can return to Rogers Centre this season remains up in the air.
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Canada's Eliot Grondin just misses podium at snowboard cross World Cup

Canada's Eliot Grondin just misses podium at snowboard cross World Cup

SCHLADMING, Austria — Canada's Eliot Grondin finished fourth in a World Cup snowboard cross event on Thursday. The 19-year-old from Sainte-Marie, Que.
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Canadian Bianca Andreescu loses in semifinals in Melbourne

Canadian Bianca Andreescu loses in semifinals in Melbourne

Canada's Bianca Andreescu is out of the Phillip Island Trophy after a semifinal loss. The No. 2 seed from Mississauga, Ont., dropped a 6-7 (9), 6-2, 7-5 decision to No. 13 seed Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic on Friday.
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Gut-Behrami wins again, edges Shiffrin in giant slalom

Gut-Behrami wins again, edges Shiffrin in giant slalom

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy — After going her entire career without a major championship title, Lara Gut-Behrami added a second gold medal to her burgeoning collection from this year's skiing world championships.
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All slots are sold for 2021 $1-million Mohawk Million race for two-year-old trotters

All slots are sold for 2021 $1-million Mohawk Million race for two-year-old trotters

Woodbine Entertainment says all slots for the 2021 Mohawk Million have been sold. The $1-million race for two-year-old trotters is slated for Sept. 25 at Woodbine Mohawk Park in Campbellville, Ont. The deadline to purchase one of nine slots Monday.
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Oilers star Connor McDavid reaches 500 career points with assist in 369th game

Oilers star Connor McDavid reaches 500 career points with assist in 369th game

EDMONTON — Oilers captain Connor McDavid joined an elite club Wednesday night, recording his 500th NHL point. Edmonton's star centre was quick to minimize the feat, however. “It’s a little milestone, I guess.
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Boeser's three-point performance lifts Canucks to 5-1 win over Flames

Boeser's three-point performance lifts Canucks to 5-1 win over Flames

CALGARY — The Vancouver Canucks chased former goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames net in a 5-1 win Wednesday. Brock Boeser had a goal and two assists for Vancouver (8-11-1), with Bo Horvat and J.
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Leon Draisaitl scores twice as Edmonton Oilers edge Winnipeg Jets 3-2

Leon Draisaitl scores twice as Edmonton Oilers edge Winnipeg Jets 3-2

EDMONTON — It wasn't a smooth path to victory Wednesday night but the Edmonton Oilers still found a way to grind out a 3-2 decision over the Winnipeg Jets. “It was a choppy, mixed up game," said Oilers coach Dave Tippett.
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Maple Leafs rebound after embarrassing collapse, grind out 2-1 victory over Senators

Maple Leafs rebound after embarrassing collapse, grind out 2-1 victory over Senators

TORONTO — Auston Matthews could sense his line was getting close. Joe Thornton had a goal waved off late in Wednesday's first period before another early in the second was also called back.
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Canada beats U.S. Virgin Islands 95-93 in FIBA AmeriCup 2022 qualifying

Canada beats U.S. Virgin Islands 95-93 in FIBA AmeriCup 2022 qualifying

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Kyle Landry picked the right time to make an impact on the game. Aaron Best scored 28 points and Landry scored the winning basket — on his only shot of the game — at the buzzer as Canada beat the U.S.
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