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Quebec Major Junior Hockey League introduces new sanctions to prevent fighting

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League introduces new sanctions to prevent fighting

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has introduced new sanctions for fighting, including automatic suspensions for instigators and "aggressors.
Former Toronto FC defender Lukas MacNaughton enjoying life in Nashville SC colours

Former Toronto FC defender Lukas MacNaughton enjoying life in Nashville SC colours

TORONTO — Lukas MacNaughton returns to Toronto with a smile on his face. The former Toronto FC defender, traded to Nashville SC in late April, is flourishing — and winning — in his new home. "I'm really enjoying Nashville.
Former Coyotes star Doan named special adviser to new Leafs GM Treliving

Former Coyotes star Doan named special adviser to new Leafs GM Treliving

TORONTO — Brad Treliving has made his first move as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, adding former Arizona Coyotes captain Shane Doan to his front office.
Carlos Alcaraz hits stunning shot before cramps; Novak Djokovic wins their French Open semifinal

Carlos Alcaraz hits stunning shot before cramps; Novak Djokovic wins their French Open semifinal

PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic used every bit of his experience, relentlessness and fitness to beat a cramping Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 at the French Open on Friday and move one win away from a record 23rd Grand Slam title. The No.
Canada under-20 rugby side has mountain to climb at World Rugby U20 Trophy qualifier

Canada under-20 rugby side has mountain to climb at World Rugby U20 Trophy qualifier

Canada has work to do Saturday when it takes on the U.S. in the second leg of a two-match North American qualifier for the World Rugby U20 Trophy. The Americans won the opening leg 43-21 on Tuesday.
Canadian women drop one place to No. 7 in latest FIFA world rankings

Canadian women drop one place to No. 7 in latest FIFA world rankings

The Canadian women have dropped one place to No. 7 in the latest FIFA world rankings, overtaken by Spain in the lead-up to next month's Women's World Cup. Canada played just one match, losing 2-1 to France, since the last rankings in late March.
Canada's Fernandez and U.S. partner Townsend advance to doubles final at French Open

Canada's Fernandez and U.S. partner Townsend advance to doubles final at French Open

PARIS — Leylah Fernandez's dream of a Grand Slam title is now within reach. Fernandez and American partner Taylor Townsend blew away the second-seeded Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, 6-0, 6-4 in the French Open women’s doubles semifinals on Friday.
Long before he was a Triple Crown champion, Secretariat caught jockey Turcotte's eye

Long before he was a Triple Crown champion, Secretariat caught jockey Turcotte's eye

Even as an unnamed, unproven colt Secretariat was a sight to behold. Long before jockey Ron Turcotte rode Secretariat to an emphatic 1973 American Triple Crown victory, the Drummond, N.B.
Canada's John Herdman adds to coaching staff with Phil Neville, Richard Shaw

Canada's John Herdman adds to coaching staff with Phil Neville, Richard Shaw

TORONTO — Canada coach John Herdman has called in some veteran help for his team's push for a trophy this summer. Phil Neville and Richard Shaw are joining Herdman's coaching staff.
CFL players adjust to their bigger heads, helmet covers worn in practice

CFL players adjust to their bigger heads, helmet covers worn in practice

CALGARY — There are some big heads on CFL practice fields this season. Players in four position groups were mandated to wear a product called Guardian Cap in training camp and padded practices.
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