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Former Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones dies after battle with ALS

Former Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones dies after battle with ALS

OTTAWA — Former Ottawa Senators assistant coach Bob Jones has died following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis — the disease commonly known as ALS. He was 54. Both the Senators and the NHL Coaches' Association confirmed the Sault Ste.
Whitecaps aware of attention ahead of tilt with Wrexham, popularized by Ryan Reynolds

Whitecaps aware of attention ahead of tilt with Wrexham, popularized by Ryan Reynolds

VANCOUVER — Vanni Sartini has only seen a handful of episodes of "Welcome to Wrexham.
CONCACAF confirms 2022 complaint against Canada for alleged drone spying

CONCACAF confirms 2022 complaint against Canada for alleged drone spying

A complaint was filed against Canada at the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship, alleging the Canadian women's team had used a drone to watch a rival country's training session.
Argonauts returner Janarion Grant chasing CFL record against former team

Argonauts returner Janarion Grant chasing CFL record against former team

TORONTO — Janarion Grant is already providing the Toronto Argonauts huge returns just six games into his tenure. The speedster has recorded special-teams TDs in three straight games — two on punt returns and one from a kickoff.
Aussie Hannah Green hopes Canadian caddie boosts chances at CPKC Open

Aussie Hannah Green hopes Canadian caddie boosts chances at CPKC Open

CALGARY — Australian Hannah Green has high hopes that a Canadian connection can help her win one of her favourite golf tournaments.
Blue Jays trade reliever Yimi Garcia to Mariners for two prospects

Blue Jays trade reliever Yimi Garcia to Mariners for two prospects

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays traded relief pitcher Yimi Garcia to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for two prospects on Friday. The 33-year-old appeared in 29 games for Toronto this season, putting up a 3-0 record to go along with 2.
After grind of MLS regular season, Toronto FC looks forward to Leagues Cup challenge

After grind of MLS regular season, Toronto FC looks forward to Leagues Cup challenge

TORONTO — Like the rest of Major League Soccer, Toronto FC is taking a break from regular-season play to focus on the Leagues Cup. After the grind of a busy summer schedule, the annual cup tournament for MLS and Liga MX sides offers a new challenge.
Celine Dion stages comeback with performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Celine Dion stages comeback with performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Celine Dion staged the comeback of her career during the opening ceremony at the Olympic Games in Paris.
Damages to college athletes to range from a few dollars to more than a million under settlement

Damages to college athletes to range from a few dollars to more than a million under settlement

Thousands of former college athletes will be eligible for payments ranging from a few dollars to more than a million under the $2.
Blue Jays recall RHP Rodriguez from Buffalo prior to series with Rangers

Blue Jays recall RHP Rodriguez from Buffalo prior to series with Rangers

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays recalled pitcher Yerry Rodriguez from Triple-A Buffalo and activated him ahead of Friday's game against the Texas Rangers. In a corresponding move, Toronto optioned pitcher Ryan Burr to Buffalo.