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Five Things: A look at Phillies manager and Sarnia, Ont., native Rob Thomson

Five Things: A look at Phillies manager and Sarnia, Ont., native Rob Thomson

Canada's Rob Thomson has guided the Philadelphia Phillies on an improbable journey to the World Series. The native of Sarnia, Ont., took over as manager of a sub-.
Decorated swimmer Penny Oleksiak healing from knee surgery, not yet ready to race

Decorated swimmer Penny Oleksiak healing from knee surgery, not yet ready to race

Penny Oleksiak feels ahead of schedule on her recovery from knee surgery, but Canada's star swimmer isn't ready to join her teammates racing a World Cup in their home pool in Toronto.
Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022

Sports scoreboard for Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022

Wednesday's Scoreboard NHL N.Y. Islanders 3 N.Y. Rangers 0 Edmonton 3 St.
WHL Roundup: Uchacz scores twice, Rebels stay undefeated with 6-2 win over Royals

WHL Roundup: Uchacz scores twice, Rebels stay undefeated with 6-2 win over Royals

RED DEER, Alta. — Kai Uchacz led the way with two goals as the Red Deer Rebels continued their unbeaten run with a 6-2 win over the Victoria Royals on Wednesday night. Jace Isley, Matteo Fabrizi, Carson Birnie and Dwayne Jean Jr.
Nugent-Hopkins leads Oilers to 3-1 win over Blues

Nugent-Hopkins leads Oilers to 3-1 win over Blues

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored his 200th career goal to break a tie in the third period, Stuart Skinner stopped 35 shots, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 Wednesday night.
Siakam has 20 points, 13 assists and Raptors beat struggling 76ers 119-109

Siakam has 20 points, 13 assists and Raptors beat struggling 76ers 119-109

TORONTO — For an early six-minute stretch of Wednesday's win, Pascal Siakam couldn't miss. He scored four consecutive wide-open three-pointers over former Raptor P.J.
QMJHL Roundup: Dumais' two-goal effort leads Mooseheads to 3-2 win over Armada

QMJHL Roundup: Dumais' two-goal effort leads Mooseheads to 3-2 win over Armada

BOISBRIAND, Que. — Jordan Dumais' two-goal night led the Halifax Mooseheads to a 3-2 victory over Blainville-Boisbriand Armada on Wednesday. Mathieu Cataford opened the scoring for Halifax (7-1-1-1) 4:12 into the first period.
Leylah Fernandez advances to set up all-Canadian quarterfinal match with Marino

Leylah Fernandez advances to set up all-Canadian quarterfinal match with Marino

TAMPICO, Mexico — Canada's Leylah Fernandez defeated You Xiaodi 6-3, 6-2 at the Abierto Tampico WTA 125 event on Wednesday to set up an all-Canadian quarterfinal against Rebecca Marino. Fernandez of Laval, Que., won 73.
Braeden Kressler's four-point effort leads Firebirds to 7-2 rout of Spirit

Braeden Kressler's four-point effort leads Firebirds to 7-2 rout of Spirit

SAGINAW, Mich. — Braeden Kressler notched two goals and two assists as the Flint Firebirds toppled the Saginaw Spirit 7-2 Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action. Coulson Pitre scored once and added two assists for the Firebirds (6-5-0).
Gymnasts repeat calls to sport minister for investigation into toxic culture of abuse

Gymnasts repeat calls to sport minister for investigation into toxic culture of abuse

TORONTO — Seven months after they first appealed to the federal government for an independent investigation into their sport, more than 500 current and former gymnasts are repeating their call to action.