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Alvaro Ortiz goes for a big win at home. He shares the lead in Mexico Open

Alvaro Ortiz goes for a big win at home. He shares the lead in Mexico Open

VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Alvaro Ortiz got off to a strong start and did just enough right at the end for a 7-under 64, giving him a share of the lead Friday in the Mexico Open as he goes for yet another victory in his home country.
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Toronto FC has many questions to answer as it gears up for new MLS season

Toronto FC has many questions to answer as it gears up for new MLS season

TORONTO — Heading into the MLS regular season, Toronto FC is akin to a restaurant undergoing a makeover with time running out before the reveal. There's a lot going on behind the scenes and no guarantee it will be ready in time.
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A look at Toronto FC ahead of 2024 Major League Soccer season opener

A look at Toronto FC ahead of 2024 Major League Soccer season opener

TORONTO — A look at Toronto FC as it prepares to kick off the 2024 MLS season Sunday at FC Cincinnati: LAST YEAR: Finished 4-20-10, last in the league. ROAD WOES: TFC failed to win on the road in league play last season at 0-13-4.
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Toronto FC reacquires fullback Richie Laryea in transfer from Nottingham Forest

Toronto FC reacquires fullback Richie Laryea in transfer from Nottingham Forest

Toronto FC continued its rebuild Friday by reacquiring one of its own. Canadian international fullback Richie Laryea returned to the fold in a transfer from England's Nottingham Forest, the club he left TFC for in January 2022.
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Canada thumps outmatched Dominica 8-0 in CONCACAF U-20 qualifying play

Canada thumps outmatched Dominica 8-0 in CONCACAF U-20 qualifying play

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad And Tobago — Myles Morgan scored three goals and Santiago Lopez and 15-year-old Sergei Kozlovskiy had two apiece as Canada thumped Dominica 8-0 at the CONCACAF Under-20 Championship Qualifiers on Friday.
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Former employee sues Argos for wrongful dismissal, accuses QB Kelly of harassment

Former employee sues Argos for wrongful dismissal, accuses QB Kelly of harassment

TORONTO — A former strength and conditioning coach with the Toronto Argonauts is suing the CFL club for wrongful dismissal and star quarterback Chad Kelly for alleged violations of the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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Blue Jays bench coach Mattingly embraces challenge of new offensive co-ordinator role

Blue Jays bench coach Mattingly embraces challenge of new offensive co-ordinator role

DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays made off-season adjustments to their coaching staff in the wake of a middling offensive season last year.
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Jen Pawol to make big league spring training debut, on verge of becoming MLB's first woman umpire

Jen Pawol to make big league spring training debut, on verge of becoming MLB's first woman umpire

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jen Pawol will take a big step toward breaking the gender barrier for Major League Baseball umpires on Saturday when she becomes the first woman to work a big league spring training game in 17 years.
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Blue Bombers sign veteran kicker Sergio Castillo to one-year contract

Blue Bombers sign veteran kicker Sergio Castillo to one-year contract

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed Sergio Castillo to a one-year contract as the veteran kicker looks to build on an outstanding 2023 CFL campaign.
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Former Montreal Canadiens defenceman Jean-Guy Talbot dead at 91

Former Montreal Canadiens defenceman Jean-Guy Talbot dead at 91

MONTREAL — Jean-Guy Talbot, one of 12 Montreal Canadiens players to win five consecutive Stanley Cups between 1956 and 1960, has died. He was 91 years old.
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