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Canada's Kia Nurse makes WNBA return in new setting, joy but with familiar face

Canada's Kia Nurse makes WNBA return in new setting, joy but with familiar face

The 2023 WNBA season brings along new threads, teammates and joy for Kia Nurse. The six-foot guard from Hamilton will be suiting up for the Seattle Storm Saturday when they take on the defending champion Las Vegas Aces.
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After back-to-back losses, Vancouver Whitecaps take on conference-leading Sounders

After back-to-back losses, Vancouver Whitecaps take on conference-leading Sounders

VANCOUVER — After going unbeaten in eight Major League Soccer matches, the Vancouver Whitecaps have now lost two straight heading into a match Saturday against the Western Conference-topping Seattle Sounders.
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'That sucked': Players from teams that got close reflect on Canada's Cup drought

'That sucked': Players from teams that got close reflect on Canada's Cup drought

Shawn Horcoff remembers a pat on the back as he was pumping gas. Wade Redden will never forget the throngs of fans waiting at the airport.
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Tkachuk ends 6th-longest game in NHL history, Panthers outlast Hurricanes 3-2 in 4th OT

Tkachuk ends 6th-longest game in NHL history, Panthers outlast Hurricanes 3-2 in 4th OT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk beat Frederik Andersen in the final seconds of the fourth overtime to give the Florida Panthers a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes early Friday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final.
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Murray's big fourth quarter propels Nuggets past Lakers 108-103 for 2-0 lead in West finals

Murray's big fourth quarter propels Nuggets past Lakers 108-103 for 2-0 lead in West finals

DENVER (AP) — After Nikola Jokic's monster game in the opener, his pick-and-roll partner Jamal Murray took the spotlight in the Western Conference finals Thursday night. Murray, from Kitchener, Ont.
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Judge hits fourth homer of the series to lead Yankees over Blue Jays 4-2

Judge hits fourth homer of the series to lead Yankees over Blue Jays 4-2

TORONTO — Missed opportunities proved costly for the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night as Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees took full advantage.
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DeChambeau resurfaces at Oak Hill and leads PGA Championship

DeChambeau resurfaces at Oak Hill and leads PGA Championship

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau was back on a major stage Thursday. No longer the incredible bulk, he still lashed away with speed and strength that carried him to a 4-under 66 at tough Oak Hill and the early lead in the PGA Championship.
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Late Toronto rally earns the Arrows a second straight tie in MLR play

Late Toronto rally earns the Arrows a second straight tie in MLR play

TORONTO — D'Shawn Bowen's 79th-minute try lifted Toronto into a 29-29 tie in Major League Rugby play Thursday, the Arrows' second tie in less than a week. Bowen managed to haul in Tautalatasi Tasi's deflected pass and raced in for the late try.
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Toronto shows off its look and hopes for staging the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Toronto shows off its look and hopes for staging the 2026 FIFA World Cup

TORONTO — Standing in the middle of BMO Field, with 2026 World Cup graphics adorning the stadium, Jonathan Osorio could only imagine what having the men's soccer showcase in his backyard might be like.
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"He's a leader of men:' Dyce setting the standard at Redblacks camp

"He's a leader of men:' Dyce setting the standard at Redblacks camp

OTTAWA — After three consecutive losing seasons, the Ottawa Redblacks are aiming to be a competitive force in the CFL's East Division. A big step toward doing that will be figuring out how to defend their home turf.
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