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Poeltl's double-double helps Raptors beat Hornets 108-97, extend win streak

Poeltl's double-double helps Raptors beat Hornets 108-97, extend win streak

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors ran their winning streak to three games with an 108-97 victory over the lowly Charlotte Hornets on Friday.
Disciplinary hearing results in admonishment for former Canada coach John Herdman

Disciplinary hearing results in admonishment for former Canada coach John Herdman

A disciplinary committee hearing into John Herdman, triggered by the Olympic drone-spying scandal, has concluded with the former Canada coach receiving a written admonishment.
Scottie Scheffler ties record with 62 for the lead in the Houston Open

Scottie Scheffler ties record with 62 for the lead in the Houston Open

HOUSTON (AP) — Scottie Scheffler opened with two straight birdies and was on his way Friday in the Houston Open, tying the Memorial Park record with an 8-under 62 for a one-shot lead when the second round was halted by darkness after a two-hour storm
Bayern Munich threatens Canadian soccer federation with legal action over Davies' injury

Bayern Munich threatens Canadian soccer federation with legal action over Davies' injury

MUNICH (AP-CP) — Bayern Munich is considering legal action against the Canadian soccer federation following Alphonso Davies’ serious knee injury in a match of little importance.
US dancers Chock and Bates, Canadian's Gilles and Poirier building figure skating's best rivalry

US dancers Chock and Bates, Canadian's Gilles and Poirier building figure skating's best rivalry

BOSTON (AP) — The word “rivalry" tends to carry a combative connotation, so perhaps it's best to describe the relationship between American ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates and their Canadian counterparts, Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, as he
B.C. Lions fine, forfeit two draft picks for violating CFL's salary cap

B.C. Lions fine, forfeit two draft picks for violating CFL's salary cap

TORONTO — The B.C.
Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser rates Whitecaps as the best Vancouver team he has seen

Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser rates Whitecaps as the best Vancouver team he has seen

TORONTO — Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser doesn't hesitate when asked about the Vancouver Whitecaps, who visit BMO Field on Saturday. "The best Vancouver team, I think, I've seen," said Fraser. "The age profile of their team is really good.
Brazil fires coach Dorival Júnior after worst defeat in World Cup qualifying

Brazil fires coach Dorival Júnior after worst defeat in World Cup qualifying

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil coach Dorival Júnior was fired on Friday after 14 months amid poor results and disappointing performances from the national team.
Canada calls in forward Nyah Rose as injury replacement for Evelyne Viens

Canada calls in forward Nyah Rose as injury replacement for Evelyne Viens

Nyah Rose has replaced injured forward Evelyne Viens on Canada's roster for a pair of international women's soccer friendlies against Argentina in B.C. Canada Soccer said Viens had suffered a "minor muscle injury: with her Italian club side AS Roma.
Toronto FC coach hopes to add at least one player before transfer window closes

Toronto FC coach hopes to add at least one player before transfer window closes

TORONTO — Winless Toronto FC is looking to add to its roster with speculation that Swiss midfielder Maxime Dominguez is close to joining the team. The MLS primary transfer window closes April 23. "We're in discussions with a couple of players.
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