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Canada's Bianca Andreescu, Eugenie Bouchard lose at Madrid Open

Canada's Bianca Andreescu, Eugenie Bouchard lose at Madrid Open

MADRID — Toronto's Bianca Andreescu lost to China's Wang Xiyu, 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2, in the Madrid Open Round of 64 on Friday. It was Andreescu's first match since sustaining two torn ligaments in her left ankle at the Miami Open in late March.
Whitecaps host Rapids looking to extend unbeaten run in MLS

Whitecaps host Rapids looking to extend unbeaten run in MLS

VANCOUVER — After a week off to reflect on their season so far, the Vancouver Whitecaps take on the Colorado Rapids on Saturday.
Rogers Centre renovations designed to make Blue Jays more comfortable too

Rogers Centre renovations designed to make Blue Jays more comfortable too

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are doing everything they can to put the "home" in home-field advantage.
Veteran forward CJ Sapong happy for new adventure north of the border with Toronto FC

Veteran forward CJ Sapong happy for new adventure north of the border with Toronto FC

TORONTO — Now on his fifth MLS team, newly acquired Toronto FC forward CJ Sapong says uprooting your family doesn't get any easier. Especially with a wife and kids aged two and five. But he's happy to land with TFC.
Colorado Avalanche quiet about forward Nichushkin's absence after police report

Colorado Avalanche quiet about forward Nichushkin's absence after police report

SEATTLE — The Colorado Avalanche did not comment Friday on either the status of forward Valeri Nichushkin, who has been away from the team for a few days, or on a police report about an incident at the team hotel in Seattle last weekend.
'Vibrant' Maple Leafs hit the road with another chance to close out Lightning

'Vibrant' Maple Leafs hit the road with another chance to close out Lightning

TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe and his players were set to head to the airport and board a plane they would have preferred see stay on the tarmac.
Canadian defensive back Isaiah Thomas verbally commits to University of Miami

Canadian defensive back Isaiah Thomas verbally commits to University of Miami

Isaiah Thomas's immediate future is secure and with months to spare. The six-foot-two, 205-pound Canadian safety at Clearwater Academy International has verbally committed to the University of Miami.
Oilers looking to match desperate Kings' sense of urgency to clinch series in Game 6

Oilers looking to match desperate Kings' sense of urgency to clinch series in Game 6

EDMONTON — The roles have been reversed. In last season's first-round playoff matchup, the Edmonton Oilers took a 2-1 series lead and the Los Angeles Kings stormed back to take Games 4 and 5.
Toronto FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson renews acquaintances with New York City FC

Toronto FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson renews acquaintances with New York City FC

Toronto FC's Sean Johnson welcomes the New York City FC team he used to captain to BMO Field on Saturday. The 33-year-old goalkeeper is no stranger to facing a former club.
Squamish fighter Jamey-Lyn Horth set for UFC debut on Fight Night card in Las Vegas

Squamish fighter Jamey-Lyn Horth set for UFC debut on Fight Night card in Las Vegas

Jamey-Lyn Horth told herself she would move away from martial arts if she didn’t make the UFC by the time she was 33. The unbeaten fighter from Squamish, B.C.