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Companies pause Hockey Canada sponsorships in wake of sex assault allegations

Companies pause Hockey Canada sponsorships in wake of sex assault allegations

TORONTO — Some major corporations are putting their Hockey Canada sponsorships on ice. Scotiabank said Tuesday the pause will last until it's confident the right steps are taken to improve the culture within the sport.
Gilgeous-Alexander excited to play in Canada's World Cup qualifier in his hometown

Gilgeous-Alexander excited to play in Canada's World Cup qualifier in his hometown

TORONTO — Nick Nurse was about to launch into his pitch to Canada's NBA players last summer in Las Vegas, when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander interrupted him. "(Gilgeous-Alexander) said 'I've gotta say something,'" Nurse said.
Three-time champ Ko, Canadian star Henderson headline CP Women's Open early roster

Three-time champ Ko, Canadian star Henderson headline CP Women's Open early roster

OTTAWA — Three-time champion Lydia Ko, defending champion Jin Young Ko and Canadian star Brooke Henderson are among the early commitments for the 2022 CP Women’s Open.
Kikuchi struggles highlight Blue Jays' need for consistency in starting rotation

Kikuchi struggles highlight Blue Jays' need for consistency in starting rotation

TORONTO — A recent run of poor form and inability to make the necessary adjustments have seemingly left Toronto Blue Jays starter Yusei Kikuchi's spot in the rotation on thin ice.
Andreescu, Shapovalov move on at Wimbledon, Auger-Aliassime out

Andreescu, Shapovalov move on at Wimbledon, Auger-Aliassime out

LONDON — Bianca Andreescu continued her successful grass-court season with a convincing 6-1, 6-3 win over Emina Bektas in first-round action at Wimbledon on Tuesday.
Toronto FC seeing improvements on the field as Insigne waits in the wings

Toronto FC seeing improvements on the field as Insigne waits in the wings

TORONTO — Approaching the halfway mark of the MLS season, Toronto FC is 5-8-3 and five points out of the playoff picture with Italian star Lorenzo Insigne waiting in the wings.
Lions' Canadian QB Rourke named CFL top performer for second time in three weeks

Lions' Canadian QB Rourke named CFL top performer for second time in three weeks

TORONTO — B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke has been named the CFL's top performer of the week for the second time this season.
Montreal anticipates a Wednesday MLS battle in Seattle

Montreal anticipates a Wednesday MLS battle in Seattle

SEATTLE — After bouncing back from two consecutive losses, CF Montreal are heading west to take on one of the better Major League Soccer sides.
Gray, Sánchez help Twins widen division lead over Guardians

Gray, Sánchez help Twins widen division lead over Guardians

CLEVELAND (AP) — Sonny Gray pitched seven scoreless innings and Gary Sánchez had four RBIs to help the Minnesota Twins stretch their lead in the AL Central with an 11-1 blowout of the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.
Wells, Rutschman help Orioles dominate Mariners 9-2

Wells, Rutschman help Orioles dominate Mariners 9-2

SEATTLE (AP) — Tyler Wells pitched five nearly perfect innings, Adley Rutschman drove one of Baltimore's five home runs and the Orioles three-hit the Seattle Mariners in a 9-2 victory Monday night.
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