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Patterson to make first CFL start when Riders host Argonauts

Patterson to make first CFL start when Riders host Argonauts

It will now be up to Shea Patterson to keep the Saskatchewan Roughriders on their winning path. Patterson makes his first career CFL start Thursday night when Saskatchewan (3-0) hosts the Toronto Argonauts (2-1).
Senators sign defenceman Matthew Andonovski to a three-year, entry-level contract

Senators sign defenceman Matthew Andonovski to a three-year, entry-level contract

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have signed defenceman Matthew Andonovski to a three-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday. The 19-year-old from Markham, Ont.
Andreescu through to third round at Wimbledon with win over Novoska

Andreescu through to third round at Wimbledon with win over Novoska

LONDON — Canada's Bianca Andreescu advanced to the third round at Wimbledon with a 6-3, 7-6 (5) win over 26th-seed Linda Novoska of Czechia on Wednesday. Andreescu won on her first match point, scoring her 28th winner on a backhand.
Vancouver's 'Phil Wizard' first-ever breaker named to Canada's Olympic team

Vancouver's 'Phil Wizard' first-ever breaker named to Canada's Olympic team

TORONTO — Philip Kim, who competes as "B-Boy Phil Wizard," is set to make Canadian sports history this summer as the country's first-ever Olympic breaking athlete.
NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs affiliate with ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones

NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs affiliate with ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to an affiliation with the ECHL's Cincinnati Cyclones beginning next season. The Cyclones replace the Newfoundland Growlers, who ceased operations before the end of the 2023-24 campaign.
Cavendish breaks Merckx’s record for most career Tour de France stage wins with his 35th victory

Cavendish breaks Merckx’s record for most career Tour de France stage wins with his 35th victory

SAINT-VULBAS, France (AP) — Mark Cavendish broke Eddy Merckx’s long-standing record for most career Tour de France stage wins with his 35th victory on Wednesday.
Canada draws on Major League Rugby talent for game against touring Scotland

Canada draws on Major League Rugby talent for game against touring Scotland

Flanker Lucas Rumball will lead a Canada team drawing almost exclusively on Major League Rugby talent on Saturday in Ottawa against sixth-ranked Scotland. Canada's matchday 23 features 15 MLR players including 12 starters.
LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says

LeBron James agrees to a 2-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says

LeBron James is making it official: He's coming back for a record-tying 22nd season in the NBA, one where the league's all-time scoring leader could share the floor with his son Bronny as teammates with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Spencer Horwitz, George Springer homer as Blue Jays hold on for 7-6 win over Astros

Spencer Horwitz, George Springer homer as Blue Jays hold on for 7-6 win over Astros

TORONTO — Spencer Horwitz loves the chess match of an at bat, especially doing it at the highest level of professional baseball.
Canada winger Tajon Buchanan to undergo surgery after breaking tibia in training

Canada winger Tajon Buchanan to undergo surgery after breaking tibia in training

ARLINGTON — Winger Tajon Buchanan is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday after breaking his tibia in practice ahead of Canada's Copa America quarterfinal against Venezuela.