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Rising sons give rebuilding Blue Jays reason for optimism

Rising sons give rebuilding Blue Jays reason for optimism

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays feel good about four rising sons who made big strides in 2019 and figure to become lineup fixtures moving forward. The pitching, however, remains a work in progress.
Canada's Mohammed Ahmed wins world bronze in men's 5,000 metres

Canada's Mohammed Ahmed wins world bronze in men's 5,000 metres

DOHA, Qatar — Mohammed Ahmed has made Canadian history at the world track and field championships.
Winnipeg Jets star Patrik Laine happy to sign bridge deal with club

Winnipeg Jets star Patrik Laine happy to sign bridge deal with club

WINNIPEG — Patrik Laine isn't short on confidence. The two-year bridge deal Laine signed with the Winnipeg Jets last Friday gives him the opportunity to increase his value on his next contract.
Fajardo taking full advantage of his opportunity with Roughriders

Fajardo taking full advantage of his opportunity with Roughriders

Cody Fajardo is the CFL's 2019 feel-good story.
After consecutive playoff disappointments, Leafs looking to take the next step

After consecutive playoff disappointments, Leafs looking to take the next step

TORONTO — After consecutive playoff disappointments, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas said at the start of training camp he wants to see his team get better at dealing with adversity.
Bolts' rebound, Blues' repeat among the storylines heading into NHL season

Bolts' rebound, Blues' repeat among the storylines heading into NHL season

Nearly five months later, Andrei Vasilevskiy was still searching for answers.
Canadian Andre De Grasse wins semi to qualify for 200-metre world final

Canadian Andre De Grasse wins semi to qualify for 200-metre world final

DOHA, Qatar — Canada's Andre De Grasse won the last of three semifinals to qualify for the men's 200-metre final on Monday at the world track and field championships. De Grasse, who won a bronze medal on Saturday in the 100 metres, finished in 20.

Canadian Premier League unveils schedule for Forge FC-Cavalry FC final

The Canadian Premier League has set the schedule for its inaugural final between Hamilton's Forge FC and Calgary's Cavalry FC. Forge FC will host the first leg on Oct. 26 with the rematch on Nov. 2 in Calgary.
A healthy Connor McDavid remains the key for Edmonton Oilers this season

A healthy Connor McDavid remains the key for Edmonton Oilers this season

EDMONTON — In an off-season of change for the Edmonton Oilers, the most significant news came last Tuesday when captain Connor McDavid was deemed fit to play in his first exhibition game.
California to let college athletes sign endorsement deals

California to let college athletes sign endorsement deals

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Defying the NCAA, California's governor signed a first-in-the-nation law Monday that will let college athletes hire agents and make money from endorsements — a move that could upend amateur sports in the U.S.
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