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Coach John Herdman says Toronto FC has more work to do with the roster

Coach John Herdman says Toronto FC has more work to do with the roster

TORONTO — While the signing of former Newcastle midfielder Matty Longstaff brings Toronto FC to its senior roster limit of 30, coach John Herdman says the MLS club isn't done dealing. "I think anything's possible," Herdman said after training Friday.
Vancouver Whitecaps look to bring pre-season momentum to home opener

Vancouver Whitecaps look to bring pre-season momentum to home opener

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps' season started early. A shortened pre-season due to CONCACAF Champions Cup action in January and February meant the Whitecaps were back on the field sooner than in previous years.
Canada's Sarah Mitton wins gold in shot put at world indoor athletics championships

Canada's Sarah Mitton wins gold in shot put at world indoor athletics championships

GLASGOW, United Kingdom — Sarah Mitton set a Canadian record and claimed the gold medal in women's shot put at the world athletics indoor championships on Friday. Mitton's record throw, on her sixth and final attempt, measured 20.22 metres.
Argos quarterback Kelly denies harassment allegations made by former team employee

Argos quarterback Kelly denies harassment allegations made by former team employee

Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly is denying allegations that he harassed a former employee of the CFL club.
Canada's Morales Williams's world-best 400m effort shows rapid progression

Canada's Morales Williams's world-best 400m effort shows rapid progression

Christopher Morales Williams’s progression has been as rapid as his world-best performance last Saturday was shocking. The 19-year-old from Vaughan, Ont.
Brad Gushue hopes to replicate winning feeling in Regina's Brier

Brad Gushue hopes to replicate winning feeling in Regina's Brier

REGINA — Brad Gushue was cruising at the 2018 Canadian men's curling championship in Regina. After winning a first Brier in storybook fashion in his hometown of St. John's N.L.
3 MLS teams are celebrating 50 years of North American pro soccer this season

3 MLS teams are celebrating 50 years of North American pro soccer this season

Well before Major League Soccer kicked off, the North American Soccer League was at the top of professional soccer in the United States.
Saudi Arabia launches formal bid to host 2034 World Cup in FIFA contest effectively already won

Saudi Arabia launches formal bid to host 2034 World Cup in FIFA contest effectively already won

Saudi Arabia launched its formal bid campaign Friday to host the 2034 World Cup, in a race that basically became a formality last October when the oil-rich kingdom was the only candidate to enter the contest.
Quebec City police make arrest in Jean Béliveau photo theft from peewee tourney

Quebec City police make arrest in Jean Béliveau photo theft from peewee tourney

Quebec City police say they've made an arrest in the theft of a signed Jean Béliveau photo from the Quebec International Peewee Hockey Tournament, but the photo has not been recovered.
Canada defeats Scotland for second win in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play

Canada defeats Scotland for second win in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play

DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates — Pargat Singh hit 87 not out to lead Canada to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Scotland in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play Friday.